The curved back of the device combined with the rounded edges and curved glass feels fantastic, and the slim bezels on all fronts don't hurt matters at all (yes I'm talking to you enormous Pixel chin).
Not exact matches
It has a solid metal frame with Gorilla Glass 4 over the
curved display and covering the
back of the
device.
LG is claiming the
device can even withstand forces
of up to even 32 kilos directly on its rear before returning
back to its original
curved shape.
The
device is made out
of metallic chassis which is placed in - between two pieces
of glass, and the
back of the
device is
curved, which wasn't the case with its predecessor.
Hardware-wise, compared to unit featured in this review, a few other things have changed, namely the
device will feature a touch sensitive trackpad (as seen on the
Curve 8520) instead
of the trackball, and the BlackBerry Bold 9700 will also feature a leather
back on it.
Getting
back to real intent here — BlackBerry developers can now download a new set
of BlackBerry
device simulators to test their apps on including sims for the BlackBerry Bold 9790 and BlackBerry
Curve 9380.
It has a much better display — the QHD Super AMOLED display is much sharper (577 PPI versus 403 PPI) and more brilliant, the processor is more advanced (20nm versus 14nm) and faster, it uses the new USF 2.0 much faster flash memory, faster DDR4 RAM, the larger FFC with f1.9 (5MP versus 2.1 MP), better placement
of the loudspeaker (bottom versus backside), wireless charging and faster charging (4 hours in 10 minutes versus 60 - percent in 30 minutes) and the unique dual
curve edged display with an all metal frame made from aircraft quality metals and Gorilla Glass 4 on both the display and the
back of the
device.
The big Xoom 2 has them hidden on the
device's
curves, much like the iPad 2, but on the Media Edition they're effectively on the
back of the
device.
The stark angularity
of tripods and synchronizing
devices, the soft
curves of the model's body, and the gentle reflections in the green glass, are glimpses
of a moment that asks to be stitched
back together.
As mentioned, the Moto X Pure Edition retains a lot
of the design language
of its predecessor, apart from the significant bump in size, including a metal frame, and the
curved corners and
back that allows for the
device to nestle nicely in the palm
of your hand.
The symmetrical
curved glass on the front and
back of the
device help it fit far more comfortably in the hand than any other similarly sized phone in the world.
The Galaxy Tab S2 is perhaps the most subdued
device we've seen from the Korean electronics giant — it's basically the complete opposite
of the giant, mirror -
backed,
curve - screened Galaxy S6 Edge +.
The chassis is hewn from the same matte aluminum as most
of Apple's other
devices, with a gentle
curve on the edges tapering down to a flat
back punctuated by a glossy black Apple logo.
Forged with aviation - grade 6 series aluminum - magnesium alloy, the
back side
of the
device is
curved and metallic, polished by an advanced sandblasting process and hairline finishing.
The
device's redesign extends to the
back of the phone, where the
device's fingerprint sensor sits in a
curved back panel.
The sides
of the phone
curved out to meet the
back, which is perhaps aesthetically the best part
of the
device.
The
back of this phone is slightly
curved, on the sides, while the alert slider is included on the right side
of the
device (and it's red - colored), right above the phone's power / lock key.
In a lot
of ways, this
device looks like a slightly smaller version
of the Motorola - manufactured Nexus 6, with a solid metal frame, and heavily
curved back and sides, and identical placements at the center
of the headphone jack and SIM slot, and microUSB port, at the top and bottom respectively.
First, let's get the specs out
of the way: the S8 and S8 + feature 2960 x 1440 pixel 5.8 - inch and 6.2 - inch display respectively, ditching the more
curved sides
of S7 Edge and instead opting for
curved Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and the
back of both
devices.
That
curved back still fits very snugly into the palm
of your hand; its sides slope inward a way that's very inviting to the fingers; its corners are less angular and jagged than before; and the whole
device is still just as thin (9.35 mm) as last year's edition.
The feel here is very much similar to that
of the Moto G. Like that
device, the Moto E features a smooth matte plastic finish, gentle
curves around the
back, rounded edges, with a little dimple on its rear cover that's naturally inviting for your index finger to rest on and rub.
That
curved glass will be familiar to owners
of Nokia Lumia
devices, and the inset lines
of plastic on the
back are reminiscent
of the HTC One.
Even though the ZenFone AR packs all
of these goodies into one
device, the whole package is rather svelte, measuring in at 158.67 mm tal, 77.4 mm wide and between 4.6 mm thin on the sides and 9 mm thick in the middle, thanks to the
curved back.
Motorola has just unveiled its first flagship
device since becoming a Google - owned company, and it's a beauty.The Moto x has a two - part shell construction that's
curved, so it fits into the palm
of your hand nicely, while the
back feels cushy, rubberised... Read more
Both
devices are uniquely designed, as the Galaxy S6 + presents a
curved display on both right and left edges, while the Galaxy Note 5 features a sightly
curved back; which could lead to case manufacturers have a more difficult time creating cases that don't degrade the functionality
of the
curved edges.
It's a stunning look which should be admired under museum lighting, but we still can't shake some
of the traditional concerns we've had using glass
back devices and edge
curved displays.
Its slightly
curved back fits comfortably in the palm
of your hand, and its aluminum casing and smooth - edged glass add a touch
of precision usually reserved for Apple
devices.
The physical design
of the Galaxy S9 and the Nokia 8 Sirocco are closely aligned, with Nokia offering similar
curves front and
back to the Samsung, so they are visually similar, although Samsung's 18.5:9 aspect display makes for a
device that's narrower.
Apart from the 3D
curved glass on the front and
back of the
device, we find the SIM card tray on the Magic to be a bit interesting which can hold two SIM's side - by - side.
I liked the chrome trim around the front
of the
device, and the fake metallic brush strokes on its
curved back helped me forget that Acer's phone is made
of plastic.
⏩ Display Extremely beautiful
device, with a stainless steel band and glass
back curving into a 5.8 - inch OLED display that stretches all the way across the front
of the phone.
Both the front and
back sides
of this phone are
curved, while the
device features a dual camera setup on the
back, along with a fingerprint scanner.
The Moto G is certainly the bulkiest
of these three
devices, mainly due to its
curved back.
That brushed metal finish on the rear
of the
device feels supremely premium and the
curved back means the One Mini 2 nestles nicely into the palm while the condensed size makes it a lot easier to hold on to.
The leaked images show a pretty good looking
device, with an elegant
curved display, a metal
back with glass visors on top and bottom
of the
device.
When it comes to the design, the ceramic
back of the Mi Mix 2
curves gently to the sides to meet the frame, making it a lot easier to hold the
device.
The
back side
of the phone seems to be
curved, and the phone's main cameras, dual LED flash and a fingerprint scanner are all placed inside a metal plate on the
back of the phone, which gives the
device a rather interesting look.
The signature
curve at the
back feels just pleasant to hold this
device, but it makes it harder to reach the far edges
of the
device — for which you can switch to one - hand operation mode instead.
Not only did it match every other flagship
device every step
of the way, but also did better than most when it came to innovation.With the rocker button on the
back, it played a
curve ball in a world
of side panel buttons...
The
device is really quite light at 150 grams, but the
curved back does improve my grip on the smooth metal, instilling a sense
of confidence holding it.
When it comes to the handling experience, the noticeable
curve on the
back does allow for the
device to sit snugly in the hand, but the flat sides
of the metal frame, which are also very thin, makes it a little difficult to hold on to.
This way it doesn't interfere with the flow
of the
curved back — however, the lens may be more vulnerable to scratches when the the
device is laid flat.
The
back side
of this
device is
curved, and this phone ports a dual camera setup on the
back, which was developed in collaboration with ZEISS optics.
The Note 7 introduced the symmetry between front and
back — all the edges
of the glass on the front
curve backward to meet a mirrored
curve from the rear glass — that the Galaxy S8
devices now carry as their signature look.
The corners
of this
device have been rounded to fit comfortably in your hands, and the
back panel is
curved slightly to assist with ergonomics and make the handset look slimmer than it is.
It uses Gorilla Glass 2.5 D for the display — which means that the glass edge is slightly angled downward — and the
back of the
device uses Gorilla Glass 3D — which means it actually
curves up, in a «cup - like» fashion.
HTC has produced one
of its best
devices in the U11 — the glass
backing is beautiful and
curved for a good grip, but also a fingerprint magnet.
The design follows that
of the Moto X and the Moto G, with a nice
curved back that fits nicely into the hand, but as this is a fairly small
device, gripping it is no problem.
The display dominates the front
of both
devices with super slim bezels at the top and bottom, coupled with
curved edges, while dual - lenses and a fingerprint sensor are present on the
back, albeit in a different layout.
The Nexus 6 is also a metal framed
device with a premium look to it — not the utilitarian look
of the Nexus 4 or 5 — its
curved back fits great into one's hand... but it is definitely a two - handed operational
device.