Well, whether we can, believe it or not, it’s happening.
Let’s get started!Smartphone Technology in 2019As we place 2018 firmly behind us and move into 2019, it’s time to talk about a very hot topic many tech-enthusiasts covers every year: upcoming smartphone technology trends and their potential influence.
So, will we finally see foldable phones that are truly foldable?
Continue on reading to find out.Multi-Camera PhonesWhile we saw an influx of dual-camera phones in 2018 phones with dual lens setups in which one took the pictures and the other captured the depth of field to enable for camera features like portrait mode, 2019 seems prime for expansion and the inclusion of camera options like wide-angle, telephoto, depth sensing and monochrome.In fact, almost 44% of smartphones sold globally in July 2018 sported two or more rear camera sensors, a charge that was led by brands like OnePlus, Huawei and Apple.
As for 2019 and beyond, we already have the Huawei P20 Pro, the world’s first triple lens camera, a license by LG hinting at a smartphone with 16 lenses, and we even have a leaked photo of a Nokia smartphone with five rear camera lenses.5G-Enabled PhonesQualcomm beginning the Snapdragon 855 processor late last year, which will power most maximum Android smartphones and support them and others to connect to 5G networks that allow faster speeds and better coverage, it’s clear that 5G is early to be mainstream.● Apple: Apple doesn’t seem extremely keen on putting forth a 5G smartphone.● Samsung: Samsung stated last year that they were running with South Korean telecommunication businesses to release its first 5G phone, which will likely be part of the Galaxy S10 family.● Google: Google doesn’t look much interested on putting forth a 5G smartphone, BUT Verizon, who it’s been using as its exclusive carrier partner for Pixel phones, said it’s planning to roll out its 5G network this year.● LG: In last year, LG established that it’s first 5G phone will debut on Sprint in the first half of 2019, just as Sprint begins its 5G network.● Huawei: We already know that Huawei’s first 5G smartphone is coming this year, likely before the end of June 2019, but it will be available in the US.Foldable PhonesWill 2019 ultimately be the year of the foldable phone that’s not a flip phone, but an original foldable phone?
Beginning with the concept of the foldable phone, this would require a phone that can be started up and folded at will, which would require dual displays with dual batteries.