The mobile industry in India is witnessing interesting transitions in 2023. One such attribute – curved screens, once considered a flagship trait when introduced by Samsung, is now penetrating the mid-range segment. The move has raised confusion among buyers about whether they should buy a smartphone with a flat screen or pick the curved counterpart.
Worry not. We will answer all your queries. This report will comprise all the essentials, such as the advantages and disadvantages of this display, which type of users should consider this technology and who should not, and the available options in the market.
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Curved Display Phones: Advantages
Among the strongest advantage of a curved panel are aesthetics. Nothing matches the premium experience of a front that visibly has zero bezels on the right and left sides (and no, we are not talking about 2.5D curved panels). The experience of overall UI that ranges from swipe gestures to multimedia viewing is better on a curved screen.
Curved Display Smartphones: Disadvantages
The cost to produce a curved screen using thermoforming, a technology to give shape to the screen, is more expensive than a flat panel. Another downside of these panels is colour swift on the edges when viewed from a specific angle (they generally turn slightly yellow in case of white).
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Thirdly, mistouches from the sides are a nuisance in these panels. While the newer phones manage this challenge to an extent, they sometimes turn unresponsive if a finger is engaged on the sides. Lastly, it is vulnerable to shattering (with a back cover) in case of accidental drops.
Who Should Buy A Curved Display Phone?
If you use a smartphone for daily tasks such as social media and communication, mostly indoors, you can prefer a curved panel in the mid-range segment. On the flip side, if your primary purpose is gaming, skip the curves and choose a flat display.
What Are The Available Options In The Mid-Range Segment?
For simplification, we have considered the latest phones launched in recent months in the under Rs 30,000 category as mid-range for this compilation. The cheapest option (arguably) is the Lava AGNI 2 in the sub-Rs 20,000 price range. Then there are Realme 11 Pro Series and Narzo 60 Pro 5G from the Chinese phone maker. Motorola offers a curved front on the Edge 40. Speaking of upcoming launches, the iQOO Z7 Pro 5G will likely debut in the sub Rs 25,000-30,000 price point.
