smartphone

American  

[smahrt-fohn] / ˈsmɑrtˌfoʊn /

Or smart phone

noun

1. a device that combines a cell phone with a handheld computer, typically offering internet access, data storage, email capability, etc.

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smartphone British  

/ ˈsmɑːtˌfəʊn /

noun

1. computing a mobile telephone with computer features that may enable it to interact with computerized systems, send e-mails, and access the web

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Etymology

Origin of smartphone

First recorded in 1995–2000

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• cell phone vs. smartphone

Example Sentences

Counterpoint Research estimates that memory prices skyrocketed 50% in the final quarter of last year, and will keep rising this year, squeezing margins for makers of PCs, smartphones and other consumer goods.

From The Wall Street Journal

The smartphone, long considered the preserve of the youth, was suddenly recast as a tacky trademark of Young 40s.

From BBC

The technology could eventually enable more advanced chips for smartphones and other wireless electronics, helping make them smaller, faster, and more energy efficient.

From Science Daily

Apple’s smartphone market share in 2024, tops among the five largest manufacturers.

From Barron's

Apple’s smartphone market share in 2024, tops among the five largest manufacturers.

From Barron's