The build quality is top notch, with nice design flourishes
like chamfered edges, a slightly curved back, and rounded sides for improved ergonomics.
The MW50 features a timeless design that blends old - school charm — in elements such as the grilles on the ear pads, buttons that will remind you of old hi - fi sets — with modern touches
like chamfered edges on the the ear pad frames.
Not exact matches
The pads are also
chamfered and slotted
like OE pads, providing additional noise control.
Like the Nexus 5, LG's smartphone too will feature a matte plastic back cover, but will up the premium - ness with
chamfered edges.
At first glance it's a very simple black box, but the detailing —
chamfers, diagonal vents, glossy and matte finishes — make it look
like a container unit designed by the military.
The angles approach sharper rectangles
like what we found on the Lumia 930, but
chamfered edges prevent the phone from uncomfortably digging into the palm.
He notes that the Mi 4, for example, is quite different from the iPhone, though at first glance it does look
like the iconic Apple device because of the
chamfer (the finishing on the metal frame).
The Mamba Tournament Edition follows the company's «stealth fighter» aesthetic to a T — the front section of the case even has some
chamfered plastic that makes it look
like the mouse is equipped with air intakes (it's not).
Like the original, the Alta HR has a lovely
chamfered metal frame with a 1.4 - inch OLED display on top.
To begin with, the new Redmi Note 4 inherits the exact design and build from its predecessor flaunting an aluminium unibody with some minor changes
like noticeable antenna lines,
chamfered edges and it also weighs almost 175 grams which is a bit on the hefty side.
Like other handsets with metal around the outside border, the frame on the Galaxy Note 5 has polished,
chamfered edges that add to the premium look of the phone.
Just
like those devices, there's a metal frame that runs through the tablet and is exposed around the edges, with a light powder coating on it matching the color of the rest of the device that's nicely
chamfered on the top edges.
It does look pretty uninspiring in renders, but subtle details
like a light curvature and clean
chamfers make the device feel
like a true premium product.
Like previous iPhones, it's made of matte aluminum, but where harsh lines and
chamfered edges give the iPhone 5 a stark, industrial feel, the iPhone 6 Plus nestles more comfortably in your hand rather than cutting into it.
My girlfriend's Redmi Note 4 feels rock solid and looks
like a high end phone with its matte metal back and a
chamfered edge.
The build quality is top - notch, as you'd expect from a vendor aiming to challenge the
likes of Samsung, and the glass back and
chamfered metal frame give the phone a premium look that wouldn't look out of place on a device that costs twice as much.
The overall design and build quality of the LG G5 does feel a little unpolished, with something
like the sudden breaks along the
chamfered edges giving the appearance of the paint chipping, and the curves at the top and bottom giving it a bent look.
Just
like the Vibe S1, the Lenovo ZUK Z1 comes with a
chamfered aluminum frame and a curved rare.
Overall, the ASUS ZenFone AR looks good with nicely
chamfered edges, unique back design with a nice chunk of brushed metal standing out
like an island in a stream of leather, but the missing 2.5 D curved glass knocks off a point from what could have been a superb design.
Instead of having faux metal around the edges, with gaudy, Landspeeder -
like striations, the Note 4 sports a smooth aluminum treatment with polished,
chamfered edges.
The Huawei G8 phone almost looks
like a cross between an iPhone and a Samsung Galaxy S6, complete with 2.5 D slightly rounded edge glass AND
chamfered edges, with an iPhone -
like «Emotion UI» that removes the Android «app drawer» for a more iOS -
like interface.
The smooth aluminum makes for a premium, iPhone -
like feel, but with
chamfered edges that make it a bit less slippery.
Like the Iris Pro 30, this too looks like an iPhone clone, with sleek design and chamfered edges along with chrome trim running on the si
Like the Iris Pro 30, this too looks
like an iPhone clone, with sleek design and chamfered edges along with chrome trim running on the si
like an iPhone clone, with sleek design and
chamfered edges along with chrome trim running on the sides.
Heck, it even has
chamfered edges
like many of Apple's aluminum - enclosed products.
The first is that it's massive, barely qualifying as a phone, with a 6.4 - inch display and hard,
chamfered edges that make it feel
like a weaponized phablet.
Only on the antenna lines and
chamfered edges will you feel a different texture, and it's here where you'll find a more rough, stone -
like texture.
In fact, many of the Prime Series» features,
like the front baffle
chamfers, aluminum dome tweeter and SoundMatch crossover, come directly from the Ultra speakers.
Just
like the Nexus 6P, the edges of the Xiaomi Mi 5 are
chamfered and the device has a near bezel-less display.
The iPad Air looks
like a bigger version of the iPad mini with its rounded edges, sleek metallic finish at the back and diamond - cut
chamfered edges.
The Retina iPad mini looks exactly
like the original iPad mini in terms of design with its rounded edges, sleek metallic finish at the back and diamond - cut
chamfered edges.
It features the same all - aluminum unibody,
chamfered edges and glass front as some of the company's best smartphones
like the Huawei P9 and Mate 8.
The Galaxy A5 will reportedly feature an aluminum unibody, along with
chamfered edges along the band,
like the Galaxy Alpha...
The OnePlus 5 features an aluminium build too, again with subtle antenna lines though rather than rounded edges
like the iPhone, it has a
chamfered hard edge.
Aspects
like the flush, curved, and cornered secondary display glass along with the carefully
chamfered edges help the phone feel
like a single piece of hardware.
You could argue that straight on it looks far too much
like either an iPhone 5, with its
chamfered edges, or a BlackBerry Z10 front on, and you'd have a good point as this phone doesn't reinvent the rectangle - with - rounded - edges formula that we're so used to, but in the hand the curved back brings a whole new dimension to things.
It does have a few premium touches here and there,
like the 2.5 D curved glass and nicely
chamfered edges, but that's about it.
Apple isn't expected to make any design changes to the outside of the Apple Watch 2, but when Jony Ive does give it a makeover we wouldn't mind if it came with some
chamfered edges
like in this concept from designer Jan Petrmichl.
A closer look at the phone reveals what look
like pronounced
chamfered edges around the entire phone — front and back — unlike the 2016 Pixel phones whose
chamfered edges on the front panel are hardly noticeable.
Like the case, it's brushed to finish, apart from a slim polished
chamfer on the inside.