Are aluminum phones Good?

Seeing an aluminum phone polished or anodized with a crisp finish does make a phone look good, so naturally, a lot of people associate them with high-quality, even if only subconsciously. But this isn’t always the case as aluminum can be cheaper than other materials. A metal phone can be a great phone.

Why are phones made of aluminum?

It is simply too soft, which limits its use. In practice, aluminum is often mixed with other metals to create stronger alloys. So when a phone or any other piece of electronics is marketed as made of aluminum, it is in fact made of a blend of metals, with aluminum comprising no less than 85\% of any of its alloys.

Why are phones going back to plastic?

For one, plastic phones are often more durable than glass phones, which means they are subject to fewer repairs and outright replacements. Because plastic phones are more durable, that means you can get away with not buying unnecessary cases for them.

Why do people like glass back phones?

It’s also a practical consideration because phones with aluminum backs aren’t compatible with wireless charging, a key feature of flagship phones now. Using glass also means signals like Wi-Fi, LTE, and Bluetooth are stronger without the need for clunky antenna lines embedded into the frames.

Are plastic phones better?

Durability: Plastic is pretty tough to shatter, scratch, or dent, compared to metal and glass, making it a very durable material to build phones out of. The ever so slight flexible nature of plastic makes it a better shock absorber if you drop it, so it’s more resistant to cracks and dents.

Why is aluminium used in smartphones?

Aluminum is lighter than most metals and pretty rigid when compared to plastics. A unibody of aluminum allows for better sturdiness than plastic jigsaw puzzle pieces – those tend to creak and bend and fall apart. Aluminum is a fantastic conductor of heat.

Why is aluminium used in iphones?

Aside from the iPhone XS/Max, almost every Apple products is made of aluminium because it’s cheap, lightweight, and has better thermal conductivity than most metals (which is important in preventing your device from overheating).

Does the iPhone 12 have a metal back?

All four models of the iPhone 12 (iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Max) have the same ceramic shield on the screen and the same type of glass on the back. The only difference in materials is the frame. The two Pros have a stainless steel frame, while the Mini and the 12 are aluminum.

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