Despite its metal body and smooth back, the phone isn't as slippery as one might expect, with the flat sides and
chamfered edges providing plenty of grip.
The slightly curved,
chamfered edges provide a little extra grip, although the completely flat rear and super slim 6.4 mm profile means it's not the most comfortable to hold.
Not exact matches
It has a brushed, smoky grey metal back and
chamfered edges, with a rim of darker grey
providing a tasteful accent around the rear
edges.
Both cases feature protection for the HTC 10's extra-wide
chamfered edges on the sides, but the Crystal Shell
provides coverage for the top and bottom
edges as well.
Another leak
provided a closer look at its design and its iPhone 5 / 5s - inspired design, complete with polished
chamfered metal
edges around the handset's frame.
While the iPad mini 3 maintains Apple's well - established design language — wide bezelled glass face married to a sleek aluminum back with
chamfered edges — it did
provide me with one surprise I'm unaccustomed to with iOS devices.
Chamfered edges around the front and back, a sloping, curved back, and rounded corners and sides all make for a device that
provides a smooth and comfortable feel in the hand.