The new Google Project Ara modular smartphone is redefining smartphones as we know them. Instead of releasing a device that comes with a predetermined set of hardware and software, the tech company has developed a phone that lets you choose which parts, or modules, you want and swap them out anytime. (For example, if you need your phone to stay alive for hours and hours, you can double the battery power. Or if you love apps, you can upgrade your phone’s processing power to work faster.)

The objective is to let users customize their own phones according to what they deem more important. Other modules include new, durable screens, new speakers, extra storage, and health monitoring devices. The promo video below even showcases night vision capabilities.

As more and more companies strive to build the thinnest smartphone in the world, it’s nice to see a build-your-own model that takes into account the features you use most. There’s no word on the phone’s actual cost yet, but Google has teased that it will be around $50.

Watch the promo video here.

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