But it looks like the Viper has had a bit of input from Italy with the seats courtesy of Ferrari's supplier and an overall design that looks far more
premium than plastic.
The Transformer Mini T102HA has a magnesium - aluminum alloy and glass body, which feels more
premium than plastic - clad tablets like the HP Pavilion x2 and the Dell Venue 8 Pro 3000 Series.
The material travels round to the back of the ereader, so that when you're holding it within the case it feels a lot more
premium than the plastic backing of the device.
The Transformer Mini T102HA has a magnesium - aluminum alloy and glass body, which feels more
premium than plastic - clad tablets like the HP Pavilion x2 and the Dell Venue 8 Pro 3000 Series.
An all stainless steel metal frame reinforces the build of the device and makes it feel solid, and the glass front and back make it feel more
premium than a plastic phone would feel.
Besides looking and feeling more
premium than plastic, aluminum is more durable and better at conducting heat, which is a mixed bag.
Not exact matches
But the Q70's faux aluminum trim doesn't match up well from the dash to the doors, and the quality of the
plastic feels no better
than the best Nissans; it's certainly not worth a
premium price.
Point is, its
premium status will always be qualified (elements like the interior, which has more
plastic than a typical Mercedes, won't do anything to shift that perception).
Though the Lincoln does admittedly have a few
premium additions to differentiate it from the donor car, the prevalence of cheaper -
than - we'd - like - in - a - $ 38,000 + - car
plastics and a control layout on the center console that's been lifted straight out of the Ford Edge do eliminate the more upmarket sheen in the MKX.
Inside, Land Rover has done a very good job of making the Evoque both stylish and functional with a combination of
plastics and leather that conspire to make the Evoque's cabin look more
premium than it actually is.
The interior also received positive reviews for
premium materials and a design that is significantly better
than the competition's dated, hard -
plastic interior.
In our hands, it felt more like a
premium slate
than an awkward, big
plastic device like the original Kindle.
In fact, the Kindle Voyage is built more like a
premium tablet
than a classic ebook reader, particularly with its completely flush glass display (the other Kindle displays are recessed and made of
plastic).
It has an aluminum back, which gives it a more
premium look and feel
than the Kindles with soft - touch
plastic.
The Moto M is an all - metal smartphone, which looks more
premium than the Moto G4 Plus, which has a
plastic build.
It certainly feels more
premium than the lightweight,
plastic - bodied Samsung Galaxy S5.
The build quality isn't fantastic and it doesn't sit as comfortably in the hand as the Honor 8 or Huawei Mate 9, but it does still feel more
premium than, say, the
plastic - backed Moto G4 Plus.
Slightly heavier
than the regular Huawei Watch 2, the Classic comes with a stylish 22 mm leather strap and a case made of a
premium -LRB-- ish) combination of
plastic and stainless steel.
And that
plastic frame makes it feel somewhat less
premium than last year's Z5, with its aluminum border.
The RavPower Fast Charge is also the nicest charger in terms of design, with a solid metal case that won't slide around your desk or nightstand, while also just looking like a more
premium product
than some of the cheaper,
plastic - y options out there.
Although much has been made of its all
plastic build not being as
premium as that of the metallic 6P, we think that the quality of
plastic used is better
than what we had seen in the Nexus 5 and even the 6.
Though not quite as shiny and glitzy as the Galaxy A7 (2016), the second - gen Galaxy A5 clearly rocks a
premium build, with something fancier
than plastic in tow.
Yes, there is also a Huawei Watch 2 Classic flavor, in case you forgot or never paid much attention to it, and it's significantly prettier
than its all -
plastic sibling, though hardcore fans of some of the original's more
premium styles and variants may still be left unimpressed.
Rather
than risk showing up the
plastic Note 4 we're expecting it to also come with a more
premium build also.
Samsung unveiled this Galaxy Alpha
premium - built phone last month and the metallic build definitely gives the device a classier look
than the
plastic materials they normally use.
This time around it's metal, not
plastic, and it feels and looks much more
premium than its predecessor's
plastic - with - a-bit-of-metal did.
The bodies, now metal, aren't going to win any design awards, but they feel a bit more
premium than the old
plastic G series phones.
The whole device is a little more
premium than previous editions, with aluminum sides and a soft - touch
plastic that looks a whole lot classier
than before.
It's more
premium than the Galaxy S5 though, with a more rubberised, leather-esque feel - but for many the presence of
plastic on a
premium phone is a no - no.
Not only is it significantly thinner and constructed out of a more
premium soft touch
plastic than its predecessor, but the all - new S View Stand Cover is also more practical.
Now Apple has introduced the iPhone 5C which would able to take place of the iPhone 5 with its similar price, however, the iPhone 5 would remain be the iconic device due to its
premium aluminium construction, rather
than the
plastic built.
It feels more
premium than the glossy
plastic used by entry - level rivals, while also providing a decent amount of grip.
As you'd expect, even with curved Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and durable matte
plastic around the back, the Liquid Jade S still feels a lot less
premium than metal / glass flagships such as the HTC One M9, Samsung Galaxy S6 and the iPhone 6.
It's true that the Huawei Honor 6X won't blow you away with a
premium design or high - end features, however, at just $ 250, you'll be getting a phone that ships with a decent display screen, expandable storage, a long - lasting battery unit and a fingerprint scanner, all wrapped in a metallic body that is way better
than the
plastic bodies that dominate this price category.
The N5 also boasts ceramic power and volume buttons — a small detail, but one which gives the keys a more
premium finish
than the
plastic buttons of most Android devices.
In comparison with Trezor, Trezor is
plastic and lighter thus more drop - proof
than KeepKey but KeepKey is alumium with a more
premium feel but heavier.
The edges are a different story: using
plastic rather
than aluminium on a
premium - priced product.
Other
than that, looks more like the Z2, with a strip of soft
plastic with an accent of aluminum running down the middle, making for a sturdy yet stylish smartphone that offers a
premium feel.
And the Storm's design, while still
plastic, feels more
premium than its smaller and cheaper sibling and a fixed internal battery at 2,500 mAh.