Latest Smartphone Trends 2017

There is a lot in store for us, smartphone users, in 2017. With the technological advent, we will see a lot of changes in smartphone trends in the current and upcoming years. Below, Chinavasion has compiled a list of some of the upcoming trends in the smartphone industry that are surely going to take the world by storm.

1) Virtual Reality Support

Smartphones with VR support is going to be a new hot trend in the market. Samsung already has a range of Latest Android Phones that are VR compatible, Google has followed suit with Pixel and Daydream support. Following this trend, many other brands will be coming up with their own range of smartphones that support VR.

2) No More Headphone Jack

Apple, Moto, and LeEco have already done this and it looks like Samsung is going to follow the same route. There are reports that this company is also going to ditch the trusted headphone jack. Smartphone users have shown mixed response so far towards this feature; however, chances are that Samsung’s next model will come without the headphone jack and other brands are going to follow the tradition.

3) Bezel less Display

Another smartphone trend to look forward in 2017 is the release of an affordable range of bezel less screen models. Bezel less screens will provide a larger, clearer, and better display to the users. These stunning displays do not only look cool, they are also sure to increase your visual experience significantly.

4) Dual Camera

If you are using your smartphone for photography purpose, you are going to love this trend. Many leading brands have already incorporated this feature in their latest models, while other brands are coming up with it.

5) Fast Charging

The hassles of charging your phones for hours will be eliminated with this feature. The latest smartphones that are coming now boast of the modern technology USB-C, which allows the phone to be charged in no time.

Latest Smartphones to be Launched this Year

After having a look at the up-and-coming trends of the Smartphone industry, lets have a quick look at the 3 most anticipated smartphones that will be launched in 2017.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8

One of the most anticipated Android smartphones is soon going to be available in the market. The Android smartphone is going to boast of some of the most impeccable features and specs i.e. dual camera, IP68 waterproofing, 6.3-inch Quad-HD SuperAMOLED Infinity Display, enhanced  S Pen stylus support, Snapdragon 835 processor, 64GB of storage, 6GB of RAM, and 3,300mAh battery.

Apple iPhone 8

Making its way in the market this month, Apple iPhone 8 is going to hold definitely a lot of surprises for its users. Some of the features this model will boast of include edge-to-edge OLED screen, Apple A11 processor, and motion coprocessor. There are also rumors of the phone having wireless charging and biometric features.

Nokia 8

It is another Android phone to look forward too, which is due to release in September 2017. One of the standout features of this latest model from Nokia includes the ‘Bothie’ capture mode. It will help to capture a full image by combining both rear and front camera. The Android smartphone has dual-13Mp rear camera, 13Mp front camera, Nokia Ozo audio recording and various other amazing features.