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Lens material - Glass or GG or sapphire

OK, so I have this beautiful new phone and enjoying all of it's deliciousness.
I'm wondering what the lens material is , I'm pretty sure it's not Sapphire since it just doesn't seem to have that look, Sapphire tends to have less transparent look about it but I could be wrong. I believe it has a higer reflectivity(??) index than glass and it's actually not ideal 4 lenses and screens for this reason. Having said that maybe you wouldn't use it on a Hasselblad but its perfect for a phone.
I've had a fair bit of a look around and I can't find any mention of it. it's definitely glass but what kind?
And further to this I wonder if anyone's going to make some protection for it?
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Leica will use optical glass that is designed for cameras.
Any sort of protective cover will have inferior optical qualities and reduce the picture quality.

I do agree in principal, but once you have a scratch or just the micro scratches from a year or more of use, i submit that a replacable protective cover / film will in the long term yield benefits. Two phones ago i got a sctratch on my lense and that was that! Looked like crap from then on. I always had one on my Xperia Z3 I even did some back to back comparisons on my top of the line 4K TV, I could not for the life of me tell any difference between the two. Nor could the Missus. So I left it on and replaced it a couple of times, happy days! And I'm a rough bugger so my phone's get abused

It probly has what Huawei has uses in their phones this year. I'd say the same as the p9 and honor 8

Dropped Mi Mix

The phone is really weak, I drop it less than 1 meter I forget it on my knees.
I share with you the picture

With a case or without

It's a pretty brittle phone. If you drop it on the corners it's done (as pictured)

I wonder why anyone would think it could even stand a small fall. Ceramic, even though one of the hardest materials with scratch resistance on par with Sapphire, is also very a brittle material.
I would be worried if this level of damage happened even with a decent case.
Until the OP responds, we'll never know.

satishp said:
I wonder why anyone would think it could even stand a small fall. Ceramic, even though one of the hardest materials with scratch resistance on par with Sapphire, is also very a brittle material.
I would be worried if this level of damage happened even with a decent case.
Until the OP responds, we'll never know.
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I have had 2 so far. Dropped one with the case. Small fall 2ft and corner got nicked even with the case. So I gave that to my wife and bought a 6GB version. Dropped that again (1ft drop) and same exact place got nicked.
I would not buy another one. Love the phone but not that much.

fatouraee said:
I have had 2 so far. Dropped one with the case. Small fall 2ft and corner got nicked even with the case. So I gave that to my wife and bought a 6GB version. Dropped that again (1ft drop) and same exact place got nicked.
I would not buy another one. Love the phone but not that much.
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What type of case did you have? Was it the included leather case?

fatouraee said:
I have had 2 so far. Dropped one with the case. Small fall 2ft and corner got nicked even with the case. So I gave that to my wife and bought a 6GB version. Dropped that again (1ft drop) and same exact place got nicked.
I would not buy another one. Love the phone but not that much.
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Ouch, where to next then? Mate 9?

Original case.
Next phone would be S8 if the renders are true. My favorite phone by far was the note 7, but you know how that went.
I usually change my phone's every few months so let's see what else is out there that catches my eye.

fatouraee said:
Original case.
Next phone would be S8 if the renders are true. My favorite phone by far was the note 7, but you know how that went.
I usually change my phone's every few months so let's see what else is out there that catches my eye.
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S8 won't survive drops much better. Especially the curved sides will be sensitive for hits like the corners of the MIX are. And well my two Note 7 i've owned were very very sensitive at the curved sides. Because of i could return both units in any condition i tested smash resistance. Just a soft hit on the curved sides with any hard object, display cracked. Dropped the device from half a meter to one of the four corner, display cracked, frame not looking nice. Without a real ruggedized case most actual mobiles, like S7 Edge, Note 7, Mate 9 Porsche, etc. won't survive drops onto the weak parts of the casing.

I also dropped mine waist high with one of those jelly clear case right on the corner, lucky me it only got a small tiny chipped on the screen it's barely noticeable, I think that my heart stopped for a second when that happened.

This is why any case should have a front bezel and padded corners.
I dropped mine waist height and it landed directly on the corner. No damage.

I've dropped mine a few times from chest level onto carpet. It landed face down most times and so far nothing chipped. It's the original case.
I dropped mine waist height and it landed directly on the corner. No damage.
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Which case were you using?

I dropped mine from about 2 feet onto hardwood last night without a case on. Thankfully no scratches or chips or anything but now that I've dropped it once I'm scared to death. Certainly does seem to be a matter of time before it gets destroyed, at least without a case.
But honestly putting a case on this thing seems like it would almost entirely defeat the whole purpose of this phone, at least for me.
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pappschlumpf said:
S8 won't survive drops much better. Especially the curved sides will be sensitive for hits like the corners of the MIX are. And well my two Note 7 i've owned were very very sensitive at the curved sides. Because of i could return both units in any condition i tested smash resistance. Just a soft hit on the curved sides with any hard object, display cracked. Dropped the device from half a meter to one of the four corner, display cracked, frame not looking nice. Without a real ruggedized case most actual mobiles, like S7 Edge, Note 7, Mate 9 Porsche, etc. won't survive drops onto the weak parts of the casing.
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I know most of the curved glass devices wont hold up to drops, but with samsung and other devices (major brands) at least I can get parts and repair the phone. With this phone that's not happening, However I still love it and its my daily phone.

fatouraee said:
I know most of the curved glass devices wont hold up to drops, but with samsung and other devices (major brands) at least I can get parts and repair the phone. With this phone that's not happening, However I still love it and its my daily phone.
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Yes, right, but if you see the price for a display for example you're directly start thinking about ordering a new phone
Edit: @cellspare they have Mix replacement display in stock. But no idea about quality of this shop.
Gesendet von meinem Xiaomi Mi MIX

it is pricy to say the least $223.49 US LCD, how much for the trim edge? i wonder...
http://www.cellspare.com/index.php?route=product/search&search=mi mix

nkatz565 said:
I've dropped mine a few times from chest level onto carpet. It landed face down most times and so far nothing chipped. It's the original case.
Which case were you using?
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This one. It's pretty good, doesn't add much bulk.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/152350732527?_mwBanner=1

ChodTheWacko said:
This one. It's pretty good, doesn't add much bulk.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/152350732527?_mwBanner=1
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You can find it for cheap on Aliexpress

I dropped mine from chest height with the included case onto hard tile. Landed right on the corner where the front camera is. Chipped it lightly, and now there are a few small spots in the corner that look a bit like the camera hole. I didn't expect it to even survive the drop, and was quite impressed the display didn't crack.

phzi said:
I dropped mine from chest height with the included case onto hard tile. Landed right on the corner where the front camera is. Chipped it lightly, and now there are a few small spots in the corner that look a bit like the camera hole. I didn't expect it to even survive the drop, and was quite impressed the display didn't crack.
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To be fair, that corner does have a sizable bezel (assuming you're talking about the front facing camera). I wonder what the impact would've been if it was either of the upper corners.
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Are you tired of the round edges?

Hi all.
Sorry my first post on reddit so hoping it is correct
Im thinking about buying the Oneplus 7T pro Mclarn. But I have read some posts about the round edges on the screen.
Are you tired of it?
Thanks!
Regards Daniel

Nope

No. They don't bother me even after ~3 months of use. Wouldn't mind them even when the time comes for a replacement. But I'd prefer a flat normal display if it was offered.

No.

No.

I was very annoyed by the rounded edges on the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge but I barely notice the edges on the OnePlus 7 Pro.
I thought they were going to annoy me initially but to be honest, I don't even notice them anymore.

Nope

Haven't even noticed after a few months...

I consider myself round edges hater. It's just stupit. I wish the screen was normal.
That being said, the display is just too good... I'm unable to get annoyed by the round edges when everything else is just so good.
My main problem with the edges is the issues finding a working screen protector. Whitestone dome was tend to break on Pixel 2 XL even if i treated the phone very carefully.
I was sure OP7's rounded edges will cause problems, but luckily enough, Whitestone dome glass on this phone holds fantastic. No flaws whatsoever!

YES ! It's horrible! And the phone has round corners too ! That it's ugly too.

Yes and I find it pointless. Just as pointless as curved screens.

null0seven said:
YES ! It's horrible! And the phone has round corners too ! That it's ugly too.
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Yeah I'd be happy to see this trend go away and return to 16:9 display where all content scales correctly.

I'm Happy with edge to edge screen. NO to curved screen. Also a smaller phone/screen. Trend it's going to 7" screen. That's to much! Phone do not fit in any pocket.
A LED, like a thin line, on one side or both sides to signal notification, ..
Maybe to implement the new model of battery which it will be smaller and light weight.

I hate the rounded corner and edges. I'm going to get the 7T when they get TWRP working for it.

I love it, it gives a much smoother feeling. I reached the point , that I'm even looking for rounded corners in the apps, but unfortunately there's no always choice. Firefox, dialer, contacts.., etc look so "not matching" with the phone, with the sharp corners. I wish I could be able to make my own apps and rom too
I also thought at the first time, that it's not nice, like an old tv, that had this rounded corners and I was afraid that it gives that oldschool feeling, but I was wrong, saying after few months.

Didn't take long before I ordered a rear case. Found it uncomfortable without.

I think it makes large phones feel smaller and elegant
So no, I like it

I'm good with it, good thing as I'll hang on to it for a while

Personally not a fan of the rounded edges, but I'm fine with it relative to damned notches. I refuse to buy any phone with a notch and am glad to see that trend generally leaving.
Sad to see hole punches sticking around and made the choice to get the 7T Pro much easier (than waiting for the hole smacked 8).

Yes, I'm not a fan at all, it interferes with the way I like to hold the phone. I got used to them and now only sporadically I have issues with accidental touches etc., but I would prefer them to go away.
Definitely no longer a dealbreaker, because I love the phone otherwise, but annoyance nonetheless.

Note 20 ultra vs note 10 plus screen more curved?

Guys im looking for a new phone. Im from germany and will Import one of this phones with snapdragon. Is the note 20 ultra more curced than the note 10 plus? In some videos i can see a difference. Is this only to loght or is the form of the screen sightly more curved? Thanks

From where will you import?

I have both, I don't believe it's curved more. Definitely not noticeable if it is. I really doubt it. I find the n20u screen easier to use actually and less accidental touching on the sides than my note 10

coilbio said:
I have both, I don't believe it's curved more. Definitely not noticeable if it is. I really doubt it. I find the n20u screen easier to use actually and less accidental touching on the sides than my note 10
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The curve seems disorienting at first but now I don't really notice it certainly not when watching vids.
Obviously it takes away flat screen real estate but also gives a convenient place for One Handed Operation + to live.
The case should be slightly above the screen sides to help protect it. With the Bolt case I rarely get accidental touches but can access the sides easily when I want.
The right case makes these phones a lot easier to hold and use. My 10+ is never out of its case except for maintenance.

Question Gorilla glass victus+... Failed.

S22 Ultra slipped off the bed in the morning face down to the floor and the screen broke. That's exactly a 20 inch drop.
I have not changed my bed for years and dropped several phones including S21 Ultra/S20+ etc. and all survived.

ouch, that must have been devastating

gav83collins said:
ouch, that must have been devastating
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Felt like a very normal glass to me. It's the clean tiled floor where it dropped.
The experience is similar to THIS, but with a much shorter height.

Virgo_Guy said:
Felt like a very normal glass to me. It's the clean tiled floor where it dropped.
The experience is similar to THIS, but with a much shorter height.
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yeah sure, but with the "claims" they make for the glass, you dont expect it, my heart would have sank if it was mine after paying so much money out right for it

My phone cost me more than my 8k tv, its crazy how much they are, but, I don't regret it, I'm on exynos and nor noticing any issues other people are

You sound amazingly calm. Looking at the whole situation as positively as one can.

It is glass not steel victus or not victus it can resist abrasion not shock

Virgo_Guy said:
Felt like a very normal glass to me. It's the clean tiled floor where it dropped.
The experience is similar to THIS, but with a much shorter height.
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Sorry to hear. Was the phone in a case? Glass vs ceramic tile, ceramic wins every time.

gianoi said:
It is glass not steel victus or not victus it can resist abrasion not shock
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Previous phones resisted from same height several times, this one didn't.

Yes
hand-filer said:
Sorry to hear. Was the phone in a case? Glass vs ceramic tile, ceramic wins every time.
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Was in the official silicone case.

I droped my phone on the bus today, after scanning my ticket, height was 1 meter. No damage att all. I've an original S22 Ultra Sammy cover. Not even a scratch on the cover. So you must have been very unlucky.
Regards DeHAWK.

DeHAWK said:
I droped my phone on the bus today, after scanning my ticket, height was 1 meter. No damage att all. I've an original S22 Ultra Sammy cover. Not even a scratch on the cover. So you must have been very unlucky.
Regards DeHAWK.
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Not face down I think.

Hi bro
To be honest, I actually can't remember how it landed. My previous phone S9+ Ive dropped several times, never a scratch. But this was also in an original Samsung cover, not that I'm saying those are better - no way.
But fact is; a cover will always protect the phone if droppe, but you can of course be unlucky.
OP should not have had a broken screen from the given info. Should not happen.
A last word; Sammy quality is not was it used to be.
Regards DeHAWK

My S9+ succumbed to slate floor from bed height as well. It was in a minimalist case (Diztronic IIRC).
Point is, glass is glass and it WILL break regardless of what fancy name (Corning) gives it!
The curved screen is a major vulnerability, think of it like your junk, get kicked there, we know what to expect! ;-)

I think it got broken because of hit into curved element. My huawei mate 30 pro had a case and also a UV glass. It was impossible to screen to be touched directly by any surface. Still, when phone felt from half of the meter height, it got shattered below the protective glass. I miss flat screens. I hope my s227 will survive long time.

Virgo_Guy said:
Previous phones resisted from same height several times, this one didn't.
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Bro same or not same height means absolutely nothing. Its physics. One degree, one angle different, one micron different and boom, your display its dead. Height means nothing. Previous experiences means nothing too. That's not how physics works.

As Tux111 this is just physics and luck, your phone falls on the very slightly wrong angle and it's done. The lower the height and the lower the chances of breaking it, but there will always be a chance, even from 5 centimeters

Tux111 said:
Bro same or not same height means absolutely nothing. Its physics. One degree, one angle different, one micron different and boom, your display its dead. Height means nothing. Previous experiences means nothing too. That's not how physics works.
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Haha I know. My point some previous galaxies(21U being the recent one) + a few other phones fell off from the same bed on the same floor face down several times and survived, so this time it felt weird.

Tomasz_Anonim said:
I think it got broken because of hit into curved element. My huawei mate 30 pro had a case and also a UV glass. It was impossible to screen to be touched directly by any surface. Still, when phone felt from half of the meter height, it got shattered below the protective glass. I miss flat screens. I hope my s227 will survive long time.
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It literally means having a protective glass on top was as useless as not having one - alteast in few scenarios and that sucks.

DeHAWK said:
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A last word; Sammy quality is not was it used to be.
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This incident injected me into thinking the same way, even if I know it may not be the case and it's all about how it landed despite of a short fall.
Still, I trusted "victus plus" to an extent and it shattered like a spiderweb more than my S22U's screen itself.