You hide your $1,200 glass back in a plastic case anyway - so why are we paying for it?
Android Police • • technology
Key Points:
- The smartphone industry promotes fragile glass designs as premium, compelling consumers to buy protective plastic cases that negate the phones' high-end materials and aesthetics.
- Despite glass's brittleness, manufacturers continue using it because it allows for higher markups and fuels a lucrative secondary market for repairs and accessories.
- Polycarbonate, a high-performance plastic tougher than glass, is underutilized in premium phones due to industry biases and misconceptions about its durability and functionality.
- Common arguments against plastic backs—such as susceptibility to scratches, wireless charging compatibility, 5G signal transmission, and heat dissipation—are either partially true or based on misconceptions.
- The article calls for redefining premium phones to prioritize durability and practical materials like carbon fiber or reinforced
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