Phantom vibration syndrome: definition, treatments, and prevention The Diamond Rehab Thailand Ever feel your phone vibrate and then realize it didn't? That's phantom vibration syndrome, and it's surprisingly common. What's happening Your brain is excellent at pattern recognition. When you're repeatedly Figures FIGURE 1 FREQUENCY OF PHANTOM VIBRATION AND RINGING SYNDROME Download Scientific Diagram Cell Phone Vibrate Stock Illustrations 394 Cell Phone Vibrate Stock Illustrations, Vectors & Clipart Dreamstime The phantom vibration effect is when you feel your phone vibrate even though it didn't. over 90% of people under 30 report feeling it, often because their brain is used to expecting