The iPhone 15 Pro will launch this week, and I’m sure you’ve all heard about the rumors that we might get a titanium body this time around rather than the standard stainless steel and matte glass back.
If you have used an iPhone for some time, you are aware of how significant this change is since it affects more than just how the device looks; it also affects how durable it is.
However, I have a question for you: Why do we worry so much about the materials our phones are constructed of? Why is it important? Read on if you’ve also been wondering about these things ever since the rumors started spreading.
A Brief History of Smartphone Materials
Do you recall the horrible era of early cell phones when themajority of them were made of plastic? They were definitely some dark times.
However, there were a few factors that contributed to success, chiefly the fact that they were inexpensive, lightweight, and simple to create. The main drawback of smartphones with plastic bodies was that they frequently felt cheap, and let’s face it, those dings and cracks didn’t look nice.
Around this time, aluminum entered the market, providing smartphones with a more upscale appearance and feel. These phones were also more durable and had a smooth texture that was comfortable to hold.
Without a doubt, they weren’t perfect either because they interfered with the signal frequently, might be seriously damaged by drops, and cost a significant penny to fix.
In the years that followed, cell phones with glass backs appeared, and yes, they were extremely lovely, especially with those bright, reflective finishes. Wireless charging was first introduced at this time, but as many of us discovered the hard way, one drop might result in a web of cracks. Yes, they were also enormous fingerprint magnets.
