The shape of the smartphone is changing as a fad turns into a long-term trend, a business analyst has noted.
Analyst outfit IHS Markit said it expected wide aspect ratios – either 18:9 or 18+:9 – to make up two-thirds of new device sales in Q3 of this year. At the start of 2017, the "traditional" 16:9 ratio display was seen on over 95 per cent of phones sold.
The taller, narrower shape is no longer a flagship feature, the company noted.
"Smartphone makers are now aggressively applying 18:9 aspect ratio of TFT LCD to their 2018 models even for mid-end and entry-level smartphones, instead of using high-priced flexible AMOLED panels," said IHS Markit's Hiroshi Hayase.
Still no slide-out keyboards. Lame.
(Score: 2) by Dr Spin on Thursday July 19 2018, @02:45PM (2 children)
I would like to see a
comparisondetailed analysis of 18:9 vs 4:2, or may be even 2:1.However, I want a 3:2 screen in my next phone.
Warning: Opening your mouth may invalidate your brain!
(Score: 4, Insightful) by bob_super on Thursday July 19 2018, @04:52PM (1 child)
https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/blackberry-keytwo-news-and-rumors/ [digitaltrends.com]
(Score: 2) by kazzie on Thursday July 19 2018, @07:27PM
Likewise last year's keyOne.