Many smartphone manufacturers are making devices larger than ever and subsequently harder to hold, so the conceptual Apple iPhone X Mini has been designed to change this with a size that is intentionally compact.
Designed by Krystofer Dongjae Kim, the smartphone is reportedly over 40% smaller than the iPhone XS Max that was released earlier this year and brings back the aesthetic of palm-sized devices of the past. The compact size of the device makes it perfect for children or the elderly to streamline the user experience and eliminate the occurrence of pain that can develop from overreaching with the thumbs.
The conceptual Apple iPhone X Mini has been designed in many vibrant color options and could become a reality as consumers become complacent to the traditional designs presently on the market.
Palm-Sized Smartphone Concepts
The Apple iPhone X Mini is 40% Smaller Than the XS Max
Trend Themes
1. Compact Smartphone Design - The trend of reducing smartphone size to improve user experience and accessibility for a wider age range, creating opportunities for new compact smartphone models.
2. Colorful Device Aesthetics - The trend of using vibrant colors to differentiate smartphones in the market, creating opportunities to explore new color options for smartphone designs.
3. Ergonomic Smartphone Features - The trend of designing smartphones with ergonomic features to reduce hand strain and improve user comfort, creating opportunities for innovative device designs.
Industry Implications
1. Smartphone Manufacturing Industry - The industry that manufactures smartphones may explore compact designs and ergonomic features to improve user comfort and accessibility while creating unique aesthetics with colorful designs.
2. Children and Elderly Care Industry - The industry that caters to children and the elderly may find more opportunities to incorporate smartphones into their offerings with the introduction of compact smartphones that are easier to hold and use for their target demographic.
3. Consumer Technology Retail Industry - The industry that sells consumer technology may benefit from the trend of colorful smartphone aesthetics, allowing them to offer a wider range of smartphone options that stand out in the market.