At CES 2025 TECNO unveiled a game changing tech—Starry Optical Fiber tech—that allows you to customize your smartphone’s back panel with optical fibers and mini-LED lights. This tech is designed to give you a dynamic light show like a starry night sky.
Starry Optical Fiber Design
TECNO’s Starry Optical Fiber design has 150 ultra thin optical fibers (0.125mm in diameter) and 108 mini-LEDs arranged in a fabric like pattern. The components are bonded together with UV adhesive to create a seamless and durable design on the back of the phone. This intricate design produces a beautiful luminescent effect that mimics celestial patterns.
You can customize your device with 4 different lighting modes:
- Tidal Waves – A calming wave like light effect.
- Rosy Sunset – Warm sunset hues.
- Aurora – Vibrant colors of the northern lights.
- Weekend Dusk – A soft and soothing glow for relaxed mode.
These modes let you express yourself while having a unique visual experience for different moods.
Aesthetics vs Performance
Despite the complexity of the design TECNO ensures that the optical fibers integration doesn’t compromise the phone’s heat management or battery life. The tech ensures good heat dissipation so the phone won’t overheat during long use. And TECNO says the energy consumption of the lighting system is minimal so the battery life is not compromised.
First on PHANTOM V Flip2 5G
The PHANTOM V Flip2 5G, TECNO’s latest foldable flagship, is the first to feature this tech. With a 3.64-inch ThruPool cover screen and a slightly curved body, the device has futuristic design and AI powered features. The Starry Optical Fiber adds premium touch to the foldable phone making it a game changer in the foldable phone market.
A New Standard in Design?
By combining materials with design TECNO’s Starry Optical Fiber tech sets a new standard in design. This tech not only makes devices look better but also opens up new possibilities for customization.
We will see if consumers will like it but for now it shows TECNO’s willingness to experiment with design and merge functionality with art. If liked this tech can be a trendsetter for the entire smartphone industry and TECNO will be the pioneer in design innovation.
With Starry Optical Fiber tech, TECNO is taking a big step in redefining how we interact and personalize our smartphones, beauty and performance in one.