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Hi guys,

I was just thinking about how fast phones have evolved. Not so long ago, we were all hyped about fingerprint scanners finally moving to the screen, and fast charging going from 10W to 33W felt like magic. Now we have AI cameras, up to 120W charging, and even phones you can rinse under a tap without worry.

It got me wondering......what do you think smartphones will look like in the next 5 years?

Here are a few questions to kick things off:

Will all phones eventually be foldable or rollable?

Is there any chance we’ll stop using physical SIM cards completely?

How far do you think battery tech will go—maybe a full week on one charge?

Will most phones become fully waterproof by default?

Do you think brands will keep removing accessories from the box?


I’m honestly impressed how some brands are making flagship-level features more accessible. For example, I used to think high IP ratings and massive batteries were only for premium devices, but now you see models like realme with proper water resistance and long battery life at midrange prices.

Personally, I feel like in the next few years, more brands will push AI-powered software—like automatic call summaries, real-time translation, and smart photo editing without needing extra apps. That could really change how we use our phones day to day.

What are your predictions? Wild guesses are welcome.

Honestly, smartphone technology is really evolving and advancing with amazing features

Phones have always been foldable (look at Samsung flip and the Fold) however not a lot of brands have been able to achieve this. Hopefully more brands like Tecno, redmi and realms starts making flip or foldable models so it can be affordable and accessible for everyone

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Praizee5:
Hi guys,

I was just thinking about how fast phones have evolved. Not so long ago, we were all hyped about fingerprint scanners finally moving to the screen, and fast charging going from 10W to 33W felt like magic. Now we have AI cameras, up to 120W charging, and even phones you can rinse under a tap without worry.

It got me wondering......what do you think smartphones will look like in the next 5 years?

Here are a few questions to kick things off:

Will all phones eventually be foldable or rollable?

Is there any chance we’ll stop using physical SIM cards completely?

How far do you think battery tech will go—maybe a full week on one charge?

Will most phones become fully waterproof by default?

Do you think brands will keep removing accessories from the box?


I’m honestly impressed how some brands are making flagship-level features more accessible. For example, I used to think high IP ratings and massive batteries were only for premium devices, but now you see models like realme with proper water resistance and long battery life at midrange prices.

Personally, I feel like in the next few years, more brands will push AI-powered software—like automatic call summaries, real-time translation, and smart photo editing without needing extra apps. That could really change how we use our phones day to day.

What are your predictions? Wild guesses are welcome.

With so much Ai tech innovations across multiple brands like samsung tecno, realme, Xiaomi and the likes. Great things are to be expected.

Praizee5:
Hi guys,

I was just thinking about how fast phones have evolved. Not so long ago, we were all hyped about fingerprint scanners finally moving to the screen, and fast charging going from 10W to 33W felt like magic. Now we have AI cameras, up to 120W charging, and even phones you can rinse under a tap without worry.

It got me wondering......what do you think smartphones will look like in the next 5 years?

Here are a few questions to kick things off:

Will all phones eventually be foldable or rollable?

Is there any chance we’ll stop using physical SIM cards completely?

How far do you think battery tech will go—maybe a full week on one charge?

Will most phones become fully waterproof by default?

Do you think brands will keep removing accessories from the box?


I’m honestly impressed how some brands are making flagship-level features more accessible. For example, I used to think high IP ratings and massive batteries were only for premium devices, but now you see models like realme with proper water resistance and long battery life at midrange prices.

Personally, I feel like in the next few years, more brands will push AI-powered software—like automatic call summaries, real-time translation, and smart photo editing without needing extra apps. That could really change how we use our phones day to day.

What are your predictions? Wild guesses are welcome.

Battery that lasts a week on one charge? I’m dreaming of it every time NEPA strikes

Foldables will definitely become more common once the prices stop folding our wallets too

In 5 years? I won’t be surprised if phones are just smart glasses or wristbands

Tech is really pushing these days, they just keep getting better and better at surprising me, getting IP69 rating on a budget was what got me the most in this improvement

Desewa08:
In 5 years? I won’t be surprised if phones are just smart glasses or wristbands

my dearr, everything is moving so fast!!, and phone brands are utilising every means possible to improve on their products

After comparing iPhone 12 and 16 (bout five years gap)... I don't think there'll be major differences in 5 years (looking at iPhone 16 and 20), but I'm certain there'll be in 10 years.

I never liked the fingerprint scanner on phone screen sha

We'll five years is quite short, there might not be so much difference. Maybe in 10 though

Praizee5:
Hi guys,

I was just thinking about how fast phones have evolved. Not so long ago, we were all hyped about fingerprint scanners finally moving to the screen, and fast charging going from 10W to 33W felt like magic. Now we have AI cameras, up to 120W charging, and even phones you can rinse under a tap without worry.

It got me wondering......what do you think smartphones will look like in the next 5 years?

Here are a few questions to kick things off:

Will all phones eventually be foldable or rollable?

Is there any chance we’ll stop using physical SIM cards completely?

How far do you think battery tech will go—maybe a full week on one charge?

Will most phones become fully waterproof by default?

Do you think brands will keep removing accessories from the box?


I’m honestly impressed how some brands are making flagship-level features more accessible. For example, I used to think high IP ratings and massive batteries were only for premium devices, but now you see models like realme with proper water resistance and long battery life at midrange prices.

Personally, I feel like in the next few years, more brands will push AI-powered software—like automatic call summaries, real-time translation, and smart photo editing without needing extra apps. That could really change how we use our phones day to day.

What are your predictions? Wild guesses are welcome.

I am still trying to process how far we have gone in the world of smartphone

As the evolution keeps revolving, things get advancing, so do technology and the people

You can call me Seer right now cause I see a lot. The present day phones have improved drastically compared to what we grew up with over 100% improvement so yes there will be a drastic change, new technologies and new devices

Battery life is one aspect that hasn’t improved in years. We should have solar powered phones in this age.

TemmyLyn:
I never liked the fingerprint scanner on phone screen sha

I had to disable mine, it wasn't cool for me at all so I just use password instead

Obviouslyblunt:
Battery life is one aspect that hasn’t improved in years. We should have solar powered phones in this age.

I like your thinking direction, solar powered phone nor go bad o

Kim4Christ:
Honestly, smartphone technology is really evolving and advancing with amazing features

quote author=Kim4Christ post=135919537]Honestly, smartphone technology is really evolving and advancing with amazing features[/quote]True😌

Obviouslyblunt:
Battery life is one aspect that hasn’t improved in years. We should have solar powered phones in this age.

I know right!?? I haven't even thought about it this way😅

TemmyLyn:
I never liked the fingerprint scanner on phone screen sha

quote author=TemmyLyn post=135929942]I never liked the fingerprint scanner on phone screen sha[/quote]Why? Any reason?

TemmyLyn:
We'll five years is quite short, there might not be so much difference. Maybe in 10 though

quote author=TemmyLyn post=135929961]We'll five years is quite short, there might not be so much difference. Maybe in 10 though[/quote]Yeah.... Definitely.

Leilalee:
my dearr, everything is moving so fast!!, and phone brands are utilising every means possible to improve on their products

The market competition is very tough right noww

Shawn29:
With so much Ai tech innovations across multiple brands like samsung tecno, realme, Xiaomi and the likes. Great things are to be expected.

quote author=Shawn29 post=135924056]With so much Ai tech innovations across multiple brands like samsung tecno, realme, Xiaomi and the likes. Great things are to be expected.[/quote]Indeed.

Honestly, no one can actually predict the future of phones. If you monitor phone brands closely, every new release brings a different technology. Android phones are developing at a very fast pace. Soon, brands that are not innovative or following the trends would pack up. People are going for value than just price

It's an evolution, and technology keeps evolving. Things get changing and life keeps improving, that why what was used years ago can not be used in years to come.

I would say keep an open mind, most things you see in movies(are already experimental) and don't be shocked when you see them soon

In 5 years, I feel like phones will be more AI assistant than device. Your phone will know what you need before you unlock it 😅

ParadoxWrites:
I would say keep an open mind, most things you see in movies(are already experimental) and don't be shocked when you see them soon

Exactly 💯💯 They just act it out first as a form of introducing it to the world ngl.

Battery life better improve abeg. All this fast processor talk without solid 2-day batteries no go make sense long-term.

doointernationa:
It's an evolution, and technology keeps evolving. Things get changing and life keeps improving, that why what was used years ago can not be used in years to come.

True. The pace of change is crazy. it’s like every year something becomes outdated. Imagine using a phone without fast charge or biometric security now 😅