And then there's
the flat back of the phone itself, with a series of gold contacts that let the Moto Mods do their thing.
Not exact matches
Its home button is on the
back of the
phone, making for a perfectly
flat, smooth front surface.
Devices using the system would send networks a description
of their requirements — for example, a
phone call or access to the internet — and receive
back bids with a per - minute cost, or
flat rate, at which those needs could be met.
I also have to mention super fun Coach bag that I'm wearing because not only is it one
of my favorite bags I've ever owned because it's made
of the softest leather, is a great winter white hue and has the most perfect compartments for all
of the random stuff I carry around with me every day (a built - in coin purse, two standard compartments and a
flat back pocket for easy
phone access and storage), but it's also my very own design!
Eddie: Well here's the thing, they used to say how horrible it was
back in the day
of breaking up by
phone, but nowadays, yeah, ghosting is just where you
flat out vanish.
But since I've been put in charge
of the newest addition to the Auto Express fleet, my
phone has been ringing more than usual... Although the Mitsubishi ASX is classed as a compact SUV, there's nothing compact about the space in the
back once the rear seats have been folded
flat.
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As mentioned earlier, the port for sound to come out is located on the
back of the
phone at the bottom
of the battery door cover, but with the shape
of the device its positioned in such a way that isn't blocked when lying
flat.
Why We Like It: Another
flat - rate cash -
back option, but this one offers the added perk
of cell
phone protection that covers you for covered damage and theft to your
phone when you pay your cellular bill with your card.
However, there are those mobile users who point out — with some justification — that putting fingerprint scanners on the
back of phones means you can't unlock them when they're lying face - up on a
flat surface, like a table.
The familiar rear - key button setup is also gone, with a volume rocker now located on the left hand side
of the
phone and the power button integrated in the new finger scanner on the
back, which is now
flat compared to the G4's curved rear.
However, the
flat edges don't cut down on the S4's holdability because the
back of the
phone still comfortably curves up.
The 8 MP camera unit at the
back does end up protruding a bit as a result
of the sleek profile though, which may be a point
of contention, given that the
phone tends to wobble a bit when set on a
flat surface.
Finally, the
back of the
phone is where you'll find a slightly raised area — on an otherwise completely
flat back — for the camera's lens, alongside
of which there is a small area that houses the camera's flash as well as a heart rate sensor.
The
phone will not lie
flat on its
back and is more susceptible to scratches or stains
of the camera lens.
As for the
back, the glass actually bubbles up from the sides instead
of just a
flat pane straight across like an Xperia
phone.
At the same time, the entire outside
of the
phone is considerably thicker, wider, taller and heavier than the Galaxy S8, with a
flat screen and no glass on the
back.
One big advantage
of positioning the speakers on the front
of the device rather than on the
back is that audio doesn't get muffled when you set the
phone down on a
flat surface.
Front - facing stereo speakers are a rarity for a mid-range
phone, and they have the unique feature
of facing
back too, making the
phone audible face up or down on a
flat surface.
The
back of the
phone shows off the
flat, metallic chassis
of the device, but also a glass window on the top half.
Even though the rear
of the
phone has a
flat profile, which compliments its 7.6 mm thickness, it doesn't exactly sit in the hand comfortably as a slightly curved
back would have.
Externally, the Acer Liquid X2 draws more than a little inspiration from Sony's Xperia Z line
of premium Android
phones, with a
flat, glossy
back and rounded, metallic sides.
The speakers on the
back are never something I would like, for the reason that I can not enjoy the maximum volume that's coming out
of the grill when the
phone is placed on a
flat surface with the display facing up.
Minimal, curved bezels flank the
flat displays
of both
phones, while the
back panel features a subtle striped that catches the light at certain angles.
The different placement
of the speaker at the top right corner means that it isn't as easy to cover up when using the device in the landscape orientation, but as is the case with any rear speaker setup, the sound will get muffled when the
phone is placed on its
back on a
flat surface.
The camera lens only adds a slight bump to the
back of the
phone, but otherwise the
phone is perfectly
flat.
The
back is totally
flat, allowing the
phone to sit on a desk without a hint
of wobble.
All around the
phones you'll see examples
of smoothly - rounded edges (including the screen itself) on the GS7 edge where materials meet, while the OnePlus 2 has a
flatter approach on its sides,
back and front glass.
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.
However, for the most part, the
phone is completely
flat on the front and
back, save for the rather large protrusion
of the rear camera.
Gone are the large bezels and
flat edges
of past Xperia
phones, as they've bee replaced with a narrow 18:9 screen, stunning glass
back, and rounded corners.
The speakers should have been in the bottom area, on the either side
of the MicroUSB port, because the placement on the
back panel makes it useless when the
phone is lying on a
flat surface.
The result
of this is it's easier to change volume levels when the
phone is lying
flat, but we do miss the simplicity
of LG's old button arrangement, where everything was on the
back.
The OnePlus X potentially bests the Honor 5X with a solid piece
of glass on both sides
of the
phone and a wonderfully - crafted metal frame that feels much nicer than the Honor's, though the
flat back makes it a bit tougher to hold and lets it slide around when placed on
flat surfaces.
It's clear that not everyone shares those opinions though, and it'll be interesting to see if Samsung ever goes
back to its previous strategy
of launching flagship
phones in pairs, one with a
flat screen and one with a curved display.
Around the
back, the 16 - megapixel camera module juts out
of the body ever so slightly, so there's no wobble when you try to use the
phone while it's sitting on a
flat surface.
On the
back you'll find a large circular camera lens that protrudes out
of the body about one millimeter and makes the
phone feel a bit off balance at times when using it on a
flat surface.
These rumors include a number
of leaked photos, showing a
phone with curved edges but a
flat top and bottom, with a
back that's seemingly brushed metal.
Trying to tip the
phone on one
of its corner, the Pixel accidentally landed
flat on its
back, and that caused a not so small crack to appear on the glass that covers the upper portion
of the device.