The handset is quite easy on the eyes thanks to its highly
reflective liquid glass back that makes it instantly recognizable.
For example, the Galaxy S8 has a curved screen, the Mate 10 has a beautiful stripe that runs horizontally across the cameras, while the U11 Plus sports
a reflective liquid glass surface and is available with a translucent back.
Not exact matches
Researchers created a prototype smart
glass that is retroreflective (left) and becomes clear (right) when a
liquid with optical properties similar to the
reflective structure is pumped into a chamber in front of the structure.
The
reflective surface of the blown
glass and the teardrop - like forms suggest
liquids such as ink, oil and tar.
The
glass rear is what HTC is calling «
liquid surface» where it looks like
liquid, changing in the light thanks to the depth of the
glass and the
reflective properties of the metal elements used in forming the
glass.
However, the back does have a
liquid glass surface already seen on the HTC U11 that's quite
reflective and gives the device more character.
The more expensive U11 is wrapped in
glass, and it features the «
liquid -
glass» material that helps it give off a
reflective shine.
The devices come with a curved
glass that has
reflective nature, which the company calls as a
Liquid Surface body.