Why bezel-less matters: LG posts an infographic about the hot new design trend on the block

2. phonearenarocks (Posts: 599; Member since: 26 Mar 2015)

Don't mind even a bit in using the bezel less displays. But 18:9 is stupid when the width is sooooo narrow on pocket devices. It definitely makes sense on theatres and Big TVs but not on mobiles. I have been shouting out since rumour mill started outing details of G6/S8.

If not original note like aspect ratio, There should be parallel line of products which still are in16:9. I hope that Sammy tries to differentiate the S and Note series of devices that way at least. So the ask is that -> launch Note devices with over 1000 nits and HDR 10 support in two versions -> Note 8(16:9) and Note 8 Wide(for a lack of better word, with Note 1 aspect ratio).

There will then be competition and customer is going to benefit eventually.

4. Xperia14 (Posts: 1130; Member since: 01 Sep 2015)

I definitely agree. I have the G6, and I'm not the biggest fan of these new tall aspect ratios as well. I often feel that I need more width e.g. when scrolling trhough a webpage in landscape.

A bezel-less big 16:9 display would be better imo.

6. phonearenarocks (Posts: 599; Member since: 26 Mar 2015)

When the 18:9 trend being here to stay, with taking the feedback of people like you, brands which can afford having separate line of products should definitely have flagships in two aspect ratios.

A happy customer means a prospective brand.

11. rowlin (Posts: 49; Member since: 14 Jun 2012)

They can easily make it wider, as compared to the 5.7 display with 16:9, that would make the longer display about 6.2 or 6.3.

There's so many headers, footer, ads, etc on the top and bottom of the screen, that the 18:9 is a much better way to go imo.

12. buccob (Posts: 2878; Member since: 19 Jun 2012)

Actually I think that the 18:9 aspect ratio is only usefull in phones and tv/monitors... But not on computers or tablets.

I would not mind that aspect on my phone and if the phone is comfortable and durable I'm on board, however I wouldn't like to sacrifice things like stereo speakers, grip and durability of my current setup.

I'm fine with a 5.2" display but I wouldn't mind a 5.7" on the same footprint

8. 47AlphaTango (Posts: 637; Member since: 27 Sep 2015)

Question is: Would it be developed? Do you know how hard it is to developed a foldable phone without any hardware problems in the future?

9. Landon (Posts: 1063; Member since: 07 May 2015)

With how many times it's been rumored to be "releasing within the next year", they have to be running into hardware problems. I think one of the biggest issues with foldable phones is battery life and where the technology is currently at. Until there's a breakthrough in battery tech, we might not see a foldable phone until then.

5. ibend2 (banned) (Posts: 159; Member since: 16 Mar 2016)

"Ruggedized to the max" + "And affordable as well"
that will be V30 with it's MIL-STD and $500 pricetag (and SD821, lol...)