From highly intuitive interfaces that boast next wave biometric identification to sleek and luxurious designer jewelry brand devices that offer opulence, there are plenty of smartphone innovations that offer forward-facing insights regarding a fast-evolving industry and shifting consumer values that influence product development.
One winning example of a smartphone innovation that highlights several over-arching patterns of opportunity in the Aeku M5 Micro Phone. The tiny, credit card-sized smartphone has an OLED screen and emits low levels of radiation. Perfect for travelling or for those looking for a phone with just "the basics," the Aeku M5 Micro Phone also speaks to the concerns of consumers who worry about the long-term effects of carrying a mobile device with them at all times.
35 Smartphone Innovations

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Luxury Jeweler Smartphones
The Cartier Millenaire is a Clamshell Phone Design with a Luxury Finish

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Impressive Low-Cost Smartphones
The Asus Live Android OS Smartphone is a Cost-Effective Device

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Credit Card-Sized Phones
The Aeku M5 Micro Phone Features Low Radiation Levels When Used
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Credit Card-Sized Cellphones
The cPhone is Designed to Increase Productivity and Simplicity
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Minimized Mobile Phones
This Slim and Compact Phone Actually Sheds the Most Hi-Tech Features
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Luxury Automotive Smartphones
The Signature Touch for Bentley Makes the Luxe Car Aesthetics Mobile
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Extreme Gamer Smartphones
The ASUS 'Z2 POSEIDON' is a Powerful Smartphone Concept for Gamers
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Dual-Screen Smartphones
The LG V10 Features a 2nd Display and a Durable Construction
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Hidden Button Smartphone Concepts
This Next-Gen iPhone 7 Concept Features a Bevy of New Additions
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Dual-SIM Smartphones
The Meizu Pro 5 mini Packs 32GB of Storage and 3GBs of RAM for Power
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Dual-Screen Smartphones
The Siam 7X Smartphone Features an E Ink Screen on the Backplate
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Kinetic Energy Smartphones
The 'Delta V' Smartphone Concept Converts Movements to Battery Power
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Reverse Charging Smartphones
The Oukitel K10000 Smartphone Last for Over Two Weeks on One Charge
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iPhone-Imitating Smartphones
The Meizu MX5 PRO Looks to Outshine the iPhone With Impressive Specs
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Disruptive Phone Operating Systems
CREO's Android Operating System Will Bridge Hardware & Software
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Enhanced Battery Smartphones
The ZTE Axon Max Features a Bigger Battery, Fingerprint ID and More
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E-Cigarette Smartphones
The Jupiter IO 3 is a 3G Smartphone with a Built-In Smoking Device
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Shatterproof Smartphones
The Moto X Force's Screen Can Survive Multiple Drops
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Ultra-Rapid Smartphones
The Lumia 950 Blends Speedy Functioning With Slick Design
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Replaceable Battery Speakers
The MAQE Soundjump Speaker is Designed to be Fixed and Repaired
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Budget-Friendly Smartphones
These Ecenomical LG 'K Series' Smartphones Were Unveiled at CES 2016
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Romantic Pink Smartphones
The Sony Xperia Z5 is Launching in a Pink Colorway for Valentine's Day
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360-Degree Fingerprint Phones
The Meizu Pro 5's Sensor Can Handle 360-Degree Finger Movements
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Biometric Smartphones
Nexus Imprint Simplifies Phone Security with a Built-In Fingerprint Scanner
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Optical Zoom Smartphones
The Asus ZenFone Zoom is Packed with an Optical Zoom Lens for Crisp Pics
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Sleep-Improving Smartphone Features
Apple's Upcoming iOS 9.3 Will Offer a Sleep-Enhancing Mode
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Triple SIM Smartphones
The Bluboo Xfire 2 is the World's First 5-Inch with 3 Separate SIM Slots
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One-Handed Keyboards
This iPhone Keyboard Application Lets You Comfortably Type With One Hand
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Image-Stabilizing Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy A 2016 Phones Feature Improved Cameras
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Shatter-Proof Smartphones
The Droid Turbo 2 Features the World's First Shatter-Proof Screen
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Selfie-Focused Smartphones
The Oppo F1 Selfie Smartphone Launch Adds a Selfie Stick to the Device
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Adblocking Smartphone Add-Ons
Samsung Smartphones Prevents Ads From Appearing On Web Browsers
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Brand-Specific Operating Systems
The 'Z3' Phone by Samsung Uses a Tizen-Powered Operating Platform
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Privacy-Focused Phones
The Blackphone 2 Ensures Valuable Data is Kept Private
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Regional Operating Systems
Indus OS Created the First Regional Smartphone for Emerging Markets
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Micro-Sized Alt Smartphones
The Nothing Phone (2a) Micro Was Shown Off for April Fool's Day
Futuristic Racer Smartphones
The Infinix NOTE 40 Series Racing Edition Honors Race Technology
Flagship Photography Smartphones
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Series Has Five Options in All
AI-Powered Smartphone Cameras
The Alice Camera Works on its Own or with a Smartphone
Foldable Crease-Free Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE Focuses on Precision Visuals
Accessible Flagship-Inspired Smartphones
The Infinix Zero 30 4G Has the Helio G99 and 45W Charging
Minimalist Mid-Range Smartphones
The Motorola Edge 50 Pro Has an Elegant Construction
Mood-Powered Smartphone Speakers
The Conceptual 'MIX:X' Speaker by Junyoung Lee is Intelligent
Accessible Industrial Smartphones
The Nothing Phone (2a) Features the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
Folding Fashion-Forward Smartphones
The Honor Magic V3 Comes in Four Designer Color Options
Smartphone-Inspired Accessories
HMD Dropped the Phonecore Range During LFW with Sinead Gorey
Ring Light-Accented Smartphones
The OPPO F27 5G Has a 6.67-Inch OLED Screen and More
Smartphone-Powered Computing Systems
The Microsoft Surface Duo Workshop Concept is Mobile-Friendly
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
Malleable Wearable Smartphones
The Motorola Adaptive Display Concept Bends to Sit on the Wrist
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers
The Samsung Shortcut Sneaker Can Perform Five On-Device Actions
AI Web3 Smartphones
Up Mobile Redefines the Mobile Experience with Integrated AI & Blockchain Tech
Intuitive AI Smartphone Models
The Rabbit R2 Smartphone Concept by Shreyansh Onial is Next-Gen
Eye-Friendly E-Ink Smartphones
The Bigme HiBreak Has a Fast Display Refresh Rate
Flagship Quad-Curved Smartphones
The OnePlus 13 Has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Durable 5G Business Smartphones
The ThinkPhone 25 Will Be Backed by Updates Through 2029
Millennium-Inspired Cellphones
These New Nokia Phones are Nostalgic with Modern Features
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
Modernized Millennium Cellphones
The Nokia 3210 is Back for the Cellphone's 25th Anniversary
Triple Foldable Smartphones
Huawei's Mate XT Ultimate Design Folds Into itself Three Times
Triple-Folding Smartphones
The Huawei Mate XT Has an LTPO OLED Screen That Works in Three Modes
Micro-Curved Finish Smartphones
The Xiaomi 15 Pro Has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Wearable AI Productivity Devices
The 'Omi' Wearable Works with the User's Smartphone
AI-Powered Smartphone Laptop Cases
The 'Amber' Case Turns a Smartphone into a Mini Laptop
3D-Printed Modular Phone Cases
The Modular Sliding System Pushes Creative Boundaries
Projector-Embedded Rugged Smartphones
Oukitel Debuted Its Revolutionary WP100 Titan at CES 2025
Folding AI-Enabled Smartphones
The TECNO Phantom V Fold2 is Slim, Lightweight and Productive
Refined Mobile Gamer Smartphones
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Shows Off a Premium Design at CES 2024
Immersive Brand Concepts
LG Hosted its 'Affectionate Intelligence' Event at CES 2025
Multifunctional Handheld Gaming Devices
The Unihertz Jelly Star is an Adorable Smartphone
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Palm Print Authentication Smartphones
The Realme GT5 Pro Offers a New Biometric Security Feature
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
AI Concept Vehicles
LG Debuted Its Lifestyle Solution for Mobility at CES 2025
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Future-Facing Smart Home Displays
The 'Overlay' Display by Susanna Kim is Packed with Sensors
Curved OLED Smartphone Models
The New Motorola Edge Shows Off a New Endless Edge Display
Ultra-Bright Display Smartphones
These New Motorola Moto Smartphones Come in Four Models
Upcoming Flagship Smartphones
Samsung's S24 Lineup Features Qualcomm's 8 Gen 3 SoC
Chromatic Entry-Level Smartphones
The Tecno Spark 20C Comes in Three Color Options
Elegant EV Brand Smartphones
The Polestar Phone Will Run the PoleStarOS
Expanded Chinese Technology Lines
Xiaomi Debuts a Range of Home and Tech Products for Consumers
Fan-Designed Glowing Smartphones
Nothing Introduces the Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition
Reduced Connectivity Mobile Devices
The Minimal Phone Combats Against Too Much Scrolling
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Retractable Camera Lens Smartphones
The HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra Captures Stunning Images and More
Futuristic Rollable Smartphones
TECNO Mobile's 'Phantom Ultimate' Expands by Rolling Out
Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
Aalto University Launched the Nokia Design Archives
Camera-Centric Chinese Smartphones
Vivo's 'X100 Pro' Offers Best-In-Class Photography Specs
Refined Minimalist Smartphones
The Sharp AQUOS R9 Features On-Device Generative AI
Pared-Back OLED Phones
The Light Phone III Supports Texting But Not Email or Internet Access
Activewear-Branded Smartphones
The Conceptual Adidas FOG Phone Highlights the Three Stripes Logo
Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones
The Minimalist Phone Has a Juxtaposing Design Language
Ultra-Affordable Android Smartphones
The HMD Key Combats Against Flagship Devices with a $75 Price
Chromatic Mid-Range Smartphone Models
The vivo Y36i Has a 6.56-Inch HD+ LCD Screen and More
Simplistic Distraction-Free Phones
The LoFone Has an E Ink Kaleido 3 Color Display
Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs
The Conceptual Noka 7610 5G by AndroidLeo Merges Aesthetics
Dual-Screen E Ink Readers
Mechanical Pixel Designs the Phone-Sized inkReader duo Concept
Monochromatic Anti-Tracking Smartphones
The Punkt MC20 Runs the Apostrophy OS
Fashion-Forward Flip Smartphones
The Huawei nova Flip Comes in Four Finish Options
Tri-Folding Smartphone Concepts
The TECNO Phantom Ultimate 2 Imagines the Foldable Phone Future
Quad-Lens Liquid Display Smartphones
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra Was Co-Engineered with Leica
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Textured Quad-Camera Smartphones
This iPhone 17 Concept by Mohamed Mahdy Has an Industrial Form
Flexible Folding Concept Phone
Samsung's Flex in & Out Flip is a Bending Phone Concept
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Adaptable AI-Enabled Smartphones
The Conceptual Play T 1 Foldable Phone is ChatGPT-Connected
Miniature Triple-Camera Phones
Oppo is Releasing the Find X8 Mini for Consumers with Size Concerns
Horizontal Handheld Gaming Consoles
The AYANEO Pocket MICRO is Android-Powered
Micro-Sized Smartphone Models
The NanoPhone Has Dual-SIM, 4G LTE and WiFi Capabilities
E-Ink Display Smartphone Cases
The xCool InkPlay is Highly Customizable and Easy to Use
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
Angular Flagship Smartphone Models
The Xiaomi 14 and 14 Pro Have the Latest Qualcomm Processor
Pro-Grade E-Ink Smartphones
The Bigme Hibreak Pro Has Dual-SIM 5G Connectivity
360-Degree Antenna Smartphones
The iQOO Neo9 Comes in Two Models with Wet Hand Control
Flipping High-Power Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 is Slimmer, Tougher and Lighter
Paper-Like Display Smartphones
The TCL 50 NxtPaper and 50 Pro NxtPaper are Easy on the Eyes
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Ultra-Durable Folding Smartphones
The Huawei Mate X6 is Engineered to Handle Intense Usage
Innovative Size-Changing Phones
Motorola's 'Rizr' Dynamically Expands via a Rollable Screen
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
High-Fashion Flip Phones
Samsung x Maison Margiela Collaborated on the Galaxy Z Flip 5s
Minimalist Smartphone Apps
The Dumb Phone App Provides a Pared-Back Experience for iOS Users
Android-Powered Handheld Systems
AYANEO Debuts its Second Android Handheld, the Pocket S
Flip Phone-Inspired Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro is Limited-Edition
Adaptable Entry-Level Smartphones
The Xiaomi Redmi 13 Has a Solid Yet Balanced Construction
Inaugural Foldable Smartphone Designs
The Infinix ZERO Flip is Tech-Forward and Versatile
Ocular Support Smartphones
The TCL 40 NXTPAPER is a CES 2024 Innovation Optimized for Human Eyes
Foldable Smartphone Advances
The HUAWEI Mate X6 Sets a New Standard in Foldable Innovation
Minimalist Accessible Smartphone Models
The HMD Arc Runs the Android 14 Go Operating System
Embossed Branding Smartphones
The Huawei nova 12 Series Smartphones Will Come in Three Models
Ultra-Bright Flagship Smartphones
The Meizu 21 Offers Support for 80W Fast Charging and More
Rollable Phone Screen Patents
Huawei has Filed Patents for an Upcoming Rollable Smartphone Display
Mindful Low-Tech Smartphones
The Mudita Kompakt Reduces Distractions and Screen Time
Minimalist Anti-Tracking 5G Smartphones
The Punkt. MCO2 5G Secure Phone Offers Total Control
Stealthy Modern Luxe Smartphones
The Infinix Note 40 Smartphone Has Ultra-Fast Charging
Smartphone-Brand Electric Sedans
Xiaomi is Shaking Up the Electric Auto Industry With the 'SU7' EV
Mindful Smartphone Usage Apps
The 'Intenty' App Prompts Users to Rethink How They Use Their Phone
Next-Gen Display Smartphones
The TCL 50 Series Smartphones Come in Three Models
Foldable Flagship Smartphone Models
The OnePlus Open Prioritizes Mobile Productivity
Automatically-Expanding Phone Screens
Vivo and Transsion are Planning the First Rollable Phone
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
High-Performance Smartphone Ranges
The iQOO Neo10 and Neo10 Pro Have 6.78-Inch LTO AMOLED Screens
Advanced Tech Component Designs
MICROIP Debuts an Advanced IC Design and an AI IoT Platform
Ultra-Thin Flagship Phones
Samsung Brought Back its 'Edge' Lineup with the S25 Edge
AI-Enhanced Foldable Smartphones
TECNO Introduces the PHANTOM V Flip 2 with New Features
Flagship-Inspired Value Smartphones
The Apple iPhone 16e Has a 6.1-Inch OLED Screen
Miniature Haptic Communicators
ONECOM's FINTIN V1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Winner
Hourglass-Shaped Phone Concepts
Eduardo Gouffran and Andrea Fanelli Designs the METI Concept
Large-Screen Android Devices
Ayaneo's 'Pocket EVO' Features a 7" 120hz OLED Panel
Intricate Optical Phone Aesthetics
TECNO Debuts its Starry Optical Fiber Technology at CES 2025
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Accessible Folding Smartphone Models
The nubia Flip 5G Showed Off a Snappy Aesthetic at MWC 2024
Advanced Camera-Inspired Smartphones
The Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Plus Have the A18 Chip
Eye-Tracking Interface Smartphones
The Honor Magic 6 Will Feature the Magic Capsule Technology
Ultra-Thin Foldable Smartphones
Oppo World Present the New Find N5 Smartphone
Human-Centric AI Smartphones
The HONOR Magic6 Pro Packs a 180MP Telephoto Lens
Modular Mobile Phones
The HMD Fusion Features Swappable Components with Different Features
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Tactical Smartphone Accessories
The PUI Series Creates a Unique Way to Interact with Phones
Metallic Unibody Smartphones
The OnePlus Nord 4 Comes in Three Metal-Matching Colors
Sporty Smartphone Partnerhips
Vivo Unveiled Its V30 Series Smartphones at UEFA EURO 2024™
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
Minimalist Phone Alternatives
tinyPod Turns Apple Watches into an Essentials-Only Phone
NFC-Enabled Business Cards
The Mobilo Smart Business Card Works with Any Smartphone
AI-Enhanced Smartphone Series
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Offers New Experiences with Galaxy AI
Power-Packed Smartphone Models
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Boasts an Updated Processor
Adorable Pebble-Shaped Warmers
MUID Presents the Cellphone Hand Warmer Device to Keep Cozy
Colorful Slab Performance Smartphones
Google Introduces its New Pixel 9 Smartphone Series
Smartphone-Fuelled Stopwatch Concepts
The SINK Concept is a Smartphone-Powered Device
Smartphone Detox Lockboxes
The Conceptual 'Back to Reality' Smartphone Lock Box Reclaims Time
Long-Battery Budget Smartphones
The Vivo V50 was Developed in Collaboration with Zeiss
Rugged Multimedia Smartphone Models
The TANK 3S Boasts a 100-Lumen 120Hz DLP Projector