But given the recent developments, it looks the future smartphone design will depend on under-screen technology. Meaning most components will be soon housed under the screen, which will pave the way for a new generation of smartphones with an all-screen design. Under-screen fingerprint scanners Under display fingerprint scanners are common nowadays. Nowadays, it's in the front but placed under the screen for slimmer builds. Pressure-sensitive under-screen volume buttons This feature is still rare but was already demonstrated in a few smartphones. Then there's the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, a concept phone with a wraparound screen, which uses pressure-sensitive buttons under the screen to adjust the volume. Under-screen speakers This is still a concept but prototypes like the Mi Mix and Mi Mix Alpha show that it is possible. Under-screen cameras This innovation is getting more attention lately with the announcement of devices with under-screen tech like the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. Read more in our articles including "Future smartphones could have everything under the screen" and "Home-made Video: Thundercats Trailer".
But given the recent developments, it looks the future smartphone design will depend on under-screen technology. Meaning most components will be soon housed under the screen, which will pave the way for a new generation of smartphones with an all-screen design.
Under-screen fingerprint scanners Under display fingerprint scanners are common nowadays. Nowadays, it's in the front but placed under the screen for slimmer builds. Pressure-sensitive under-screen volume buttons This feature is still rare but was already demonstrated in a few smartphones.
Our coverage of under screen speakers includes: "Future smartphones could have everything under the screen"; "Home-made Video: Thundercats Trailer"; "Apple rolls out iOS 27 beta 2". Each article provides unique insights and information.