MWC 2023

Tecno Chameleon Coloring Technology(video below)

Mobile World Congress is always the stage for manufacturers to present bold devices to demonstrate what they are capable of. And while OnePlus showcases its prototype liquid-cooled phone and Lenovo explores the roll-up display, Tecno takes smartphone customization to the next level with Chameleon Coloring Technology.

The device's highlight is its back cover with a rectangular region capable of projecting up to 1,600 colors that can be chosen from a selection wheel on the screen.

This rear panel is not an ordinary display with LCD or OLED technology. Rather than producing light, it utilizes an electrically controlled prism technique that aligns with a grid of sub-micron prism material. As the electric field is altered, the prismatic grid changes direction and alters the substance's wavelength, producing the desired color and scattering the light across the surface.

The color change made by the material is virtually instantaneous, taking just 0.03 seconds to change the desired tone — in addition to consuming little energy. According to the manufacturer, changing the color 100 times a day drains the same amount of battery as watching a 5-minute video.

As it is a conceptual smartphone, it is implied that Tecno does not intend to launch the device on the market so that consumers can take advantage of the customization. As the company has not given estimates for an official launch, it is even more difficult to predict a price range or launch date for the equipment.

by: mundophone