This just in; the new standard for smart phone and mobile phone screens is the pool plastic touch screen device; as rumoured. Why was it glass anyway. We don't see glass touch screen TVs.
This just in; the new standard for smart phone and mobile phone screens is the plastic touch screen device; as rumoured. Why was it glass anyway. We don't see glass touch screen TVs. The shift toward plastic—often referred to in the industry as "polymer" or "polycarbonate" screens—has been a long time coming, especially with the rise of foldable and rugged devices. To answer your question: glass became the standard for smartphones primarily because of **hardness and clarity**, but TVs have always operated under a completely different set of rules. ### Why was it glass anyway? It really comes down to the "pocket test." * **Scratch Resistance:** Glass is significantly harder than plastic. If you put a plastic-screened phone in your pocket with keys or coins, it would be covered in micro-scratches within a day. Glass stays pristine much longer. * **Optical Clarity:** Glass allows more light to pass through (about 90%) without the "haze" or ...
