Pemalite said:
Well. Glass doesn't feel premium (Aka. Expensive) to me, it feels fragile.
Of course using a rubbery polymer was an example.
Hows about Magnesium? Carbon? There are tons of composites with various textures.
It feels better for me but I guess its a personal preference thing. Premium =/= Durable (least not for me). Don't those cost more than Glass or Aluminum? I think at least Carbon does.
The Note 7's glass whilst it may be more durable to drops, isn't drop-proof.
The glass also seems to be more scratch-prone, don't put the phone in your pocket with your keys.
The iPhone 6's "bending" issue is due to Apple's design, not the material in question (Although they did use a cheaper/lower quality Aluminum before)
Aluminum can be fantastic, if I can have a bike frame made of that material and ride down the side of a mountain without an issue doing 100km/h or more, I'm sure a properly designed device can survive being in your pocket.
To me having a device that is prone to being dropped made of glass was unacceptable in the iPhone 4 in 2011... And it's unacceptable in the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 in 2016.
Its not drop-proof but it certainly seems to be able to withstand most typical drops that every other phone does. They are looking into the scratch thing as far as I am aware.
The iphone 6 is a bit of both. They used weaker version of aluminum which was acceptable at the time and the case itself was big.
I have a "see-through" case for my Note 5, you are still hiding the design of the device and loosing any textured feel for it.
And if I want my phone to be water proof, I'll buy a a ruggerdised phone that is built for harsh environments, I want something that can survive... I dunno. A slip off my desk or keys in my pocket.
I'm spending over $1,200 AUD on these devices , it would be great if they could last several years like my Lumia 920.
Really? Cause I can see the design quite fine and its easy for people can tell that its a Galaxy S7.
Maybe it is just the way we live differently but I would rather have waterproof over ruggedness anyday. Rugged phones are usually ugly, have bad software support with a really bad skin and feels super bulky. Those also intend to cost more. I do live in Vancouver where it rains a lot so waterproofing my phone is a higher priority for me. Specially since idk when spills might happen.
My Lumia 920 released years ago, never required a special backplate.
The shatter proof glass can still break.
Again, there are other materials that are more durable, look better (I.E. Don't attract scratches/cracks and fingerprints) and allow for Wireless charging.
But again, those are more expensive. Having those will increase the price of the phone... And isn't the 920 plastic? To me, plastic feels a lot more flimsy than glass.
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