Why bezel-less matters: LG posts an infographic about the hot new design trend on the block
In its latest infographic, the South Korea-based tech giant wants to give us some insights on "why bezel-less matters", comprising surveys among customers and projected trends that are likely to shape up the future of mobile technology. For example, according to data from IDC, shipments of phones with 5.5" - 6" displays will surpass those of 5" - 5.5" devices sometime in mid-2018 which will likely introduce the need for an even wider adoption of efficient bezel-less designs.
This, and more, is all part of the infographic down below.
LG's infographic about bezel-less design
source: LG
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12 Comments
1. Landon
Posts: 1226; Member since: May 07, 2015
This is a trend that's here to stay. Next up: foldable phones perhaps?
posted on Jul 10, 2017, 7:27 AM 0
2. phonearenarocks
Posts: 604; Member since: Mar 26, 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.
posted on Jul 10, 2017, 8:11 AM 0
4. Xperia14
Posts: 1194; Member since: Sep 01, 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.
posted on Jul 10, 2017, 8:52 AM 0
6. phonearenarocks
Posts: 604; Member since: Mar 26, 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.
posted on Jul 10, 2017, 10:03 AM 0
11. rowlin
Posts: 50; Member since: Jun 14, 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.
posted on Jul 10, 2017, 3:30 PM 0
12. buccob
Posts: 2944; Member since: Jun 19, 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
posted on Jul 10, 2017, 3:53 PM 1
8. 47AlphaTango
Posts: 709; Member since: Sep 27, 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?
posted on Jul 10, 2017, 10:55 AM 0
9. Landon
Posts: 1226; Member since: May 07, 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.
posted on Jul 10, 2017, 12:16 PM 0
3. KingSam
Posts: 1330; Member since: Mar 13, 2016
The last image might be hinting at a new phone.
posted on Jul 10, 2017, 8:33 AM 0
7. ibend2
Posts: 159; Member since: Mar 16, 2016
18:9 is better IMO, since it's narrower than 16:9 with same diagonal that make it easier for one hand use..
and phone with 18:9 and slim bezels also have similar physical size (and ratio) with 16:9 phone with normal bezel, make it look less awkward compared to 16:9 with slim bezels (look at MiMix, Bluboo S1, and sharp aquos)
posted on Jul 10, 2017, 10:05 AM 0
10. collin3000
Posts: 70; Member since: Apr 28, 2015
75.8% of people said the reason they would get a bezel-less screen is because of "mobile banking".
Who the heck did they interview and with what leading questions? I've been in cellphones for several years and never once had someone cite "mobile banking" as a factor for choosing one phone over another.
