There was a time when the mobile phone design landscape was pretty wild and exciting. Although they weren’t that smart by today’s standards, Nokia’s designs, now preserved for posterity, definitely left their mark on history. These days, however, design changes are comparatively “safe” and incremental, changing only small details here and there but sticking to the same “candy bar” form.
Of course, there’s still plenty of room for bold new designs, at least if there’s a brand brave enough to risk such a market experiment. And there’s no shortage of ideas either, as shown by this rather curious concept that chops a few inches off a smartphone’s sides. Despite that odd shape, its quirky and fresh design could actually appeal to a younger generation of users who thrive on flashy and fun products.
Designer: AndroidLeo
This wouldn’t be the first time we’ve seen such an elongated phone design. In fact, Nokia actually launched the “lipstick” Nokia 7380 back in 2005 as part of its fashion line of devices. A recent concept from this same designer brings that idea back but doesn’t stray far from the original Nokia 7380. In other words, it would be completely alien to today’s market, hurting any chance of success.
The Samsung Galaxy Stick and Galaxy Stick Pro concepts, in contrast, look both familiar and strange. They’re basically one-third and one-half the width of regular phones, but still have the same basic design, like the current trend of flat edges and curved corners. And yes, it would run Android as well, though probably an unofficial flavor that wouldn’t pass Google’s strict criteria.
These two “stick” phones have the same standard features when it comes to photography, though with somewhat weaker sensors that would fit in such extra-cramped spaces. The ironically larger non-Pro model has only one 50MP camera, while the actual stick model adds a 16MP telephoto lens. This narrow design is also given a larger battery than its wider sibling, which is one of the details that makes these phones highly unlikely.
Although the Galaxy Stick design would be a pain for enterprise users, younger people, social influencers, and fashion-conscious consumers might fall in love with its petite and unorthodox design. It definitely looks like something you’d whip out quickly to take photos or start live streaming, and the handy size makes it easier to hold than a big and wide slab. The non-Pro’s larger 4-inch screen is more suitable for scrolling through social media, though, while the 3-inch Galaxy Stick Pro is better at going through multimedia.
Naturally, these concepts will forever remain as such, especially since the brand that inspired its design is unlike to ever release such a device that will hardly make a dent in their coffers. It’s both disappointing but also interesting to see such ideas, however, especially ones that try to target a specific audience rather than casting the net too wide and losing any special flair or character in the process.
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