Curved screen phones used to be the representative of high-end flagship mobile phones, bringing people a unique visual effect and a sense of the future. However, in recent years, the market share of curved screen mobile phones has gradually declined, and more and more users have begun to return to straight or slightly curved mobile phones. So, why are curved screen mobile phones gradually being phased out? What are the reasons and trends behind this?
The concept of curved screen phones first appeared in the early 10s of the 21st century, when Samsung was one of the first manufacturers to launch curved screen phones, and they launched the Galaxy Note Edge in 2014, which has a curved display on one side of the phone that can display additional information such as shortcuts, notifications, etc. This novel design immediately caused a sensation in the market, and users were full of praise for the new design of this phone.
The design of the curved screen makes the phone appear more elegant and futuristic, making the phone more visually attractive. The curved shape can further compress the middle frame backwards, narrowing the thickness of the border visually on the front, so as to achieve a "borderless" sense of sight. Over time, the curved screen has become synonymous with high-end.
In light of Samsung's success, other phone makers have followed suit and launched their own versions of curved screen phones. For example, brands such as Huawei, Xiaomi, and OPPO have launched their own curved screen phones. The popularity of this design has undoubtedly further promoted the popularity of curved screens. As more mobile phone manufacturers join the ranks of curved screens, this design has gradually become the standard configuration of high-end mobile phones. The user's demand for curved screens is also rising, whether in terms of design or function, curved screens have brought users a new experience.
However, curved screen phones are not flawless, and it also has a lot of shortcomings. The design of curved screens often means that the edges of the screen can be touched, which poses a major problem: false touches. When the user is holding the device, the palm or fingers may accidentally touch the edge of the screen, resulting in misoperation. This is a big user experience issue, and many users have reported that they are troubled by the problem of mistouching when using curved screen phones.
Curved screen phones are more likely to break when dropped. Since the edges of the screen are also made of glass, they are more susceptible to impact when they touch the ground than flat screens, increasing the risk of screen breakage. At the same time, the design of the curved screen also makes the design and use of the mobile phone case more difficult. The manufacture of curved screens is more complex than traditional flat screens and requires higher production costs. The bending of the screen requires a precise process and is more stringent in terms of quality control. This results in curved screen phones typically having higher ** than flat screen phones, limiting its popularity in the market.
While some apps have started to adapt to curved screens, most are still designed to be flat displays. This means that for some applications, the edges of the curved screen may not be fully utilized, or there may be problems with the visual effect. It is also a challenge to overcome. Although curved screens have certain advantages in design and experience, their significant shortcomings have also made many consumers begin to reconsider flat screens. Under the influence of factors such as practicality, durability and **, straight-screen phones have once again occupied a place in the market.
From the perspective of the mobile phone market, there is still a certain market demand for curved screen mobile phones, especially in the field of high-end flagship mobile phones. Taking stock of the curved screen phones released in 2023, the Huawei Mate60 series, Samsung Galaxy S23 series, Xiaomi 14 series, etc. are all phones with curved screen design. The curved screen design of these phones is more three-dimensional visually, and it has also improved in problems such as false touches and color casts, bringing users a better experience. However, the ** of these mobile phones is not low, generally above 5,000 yuan, or even more than 10,000 yuan. This also illustrates the cost and positioning of curved screen phones, which are more aimed at high-end users and those who pursue a sense of design, rather than the general public.
Therefore, under the current trend, the market share and demand of curved screen mobile phones will gradually decline, while straight screen mobile phones and mobile phones with new display technologies will gradually occupy the mainstream. The future development trend of curved screen mobile phones will be more difficult and arduous, and it is necessary to continue to make breakthroughs and innovations in technology and design in order to maintain their position and advantages in the fierce market competition.
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