It's because it's plastic AND glass.
They wanted to cut corners while still looking premium but it's made the phone more fragile.
Just woov, made me disappointed, and decided not to buy this model. I appreciate fella.
Jasper5774, 27 Jul 2020They should have - retained audio jack - put metal frame instead plastic - single punch ho... moreWhile I'm all head on with headphone jack, but to even have a minor hope that it would have one for OnePlus is really a pipe dream. I'm mean, they were one of the early Apple followers, I'm mean adopters, to remove the headphone jack. All this headphone jack talk in OnePlus is just silly.
Love the Community, 27 Jul 2020I just assumed/guessed. Plastics on smartphones are usually made of polycarbonate. Wait, so th... moreThat incorrect to assume most phone plastic = PC plastic. Even the early Samsung's is not PC (pre S4s, not sure about after). From the video and see the way the edge cracks near the buttons, it hard for me to believe it PC plastic.
ASUS ROG Phone 3, 27 Jul 2020Yes plastic breaks! With case he should try to bend and I am sure it can withstand. Still Onep... moreDude,
Even the budget range xiaomi/ Redmi devices are better built and robust than this crap.
It's pathetic that you're voicing for them
KebabSLO, 27 Jul 2020Many people don't like to have case on their phones no matter what.
So many Nord phones ... moreHaving a cover + glass protector ain't going to help when sitting down in low position with jeans while forgetting phone in back pockets... And this is from experience even with near full metal body phones.
I say a premium full polycarbonate body phones are still the best. And with Nokia/Microsoft's track record to back it up, it going to be hard to dispute.
Anonymous, 27 Jul 2020Where did you get the info on that is Polycarbonate (PC) instead of PS or ABS plastic?I just assumed/guessed. Plastics on smartphones are usually made of polycarbonate. Wait, so they use a similar plastic like the one in the Nextbit Robin where it's weak as hell?
Love the Community, 27 Jul 2020These Chinese companies should stop using Polycarbonate. They should add fiberglass or use Kev... moreWhere did you get the info on that is Polycarbonate (PC) instead of PS or ABS plastic?
They should have
- retained audio jack
- put metal frame instead plastic
- single punch hole camera
Now it is a good phone with weak body and ugly front camera hole which is probably most distracting in any phone.
I wish if there was redmi k20 pro with oxygen OS.
KebabSLO, 27 Jul 2020And i was really considering giving OnePlus a chance with this phone. Thank you Jerry.He tried his best not to say something awful to his business partner. ;)
just let it die like oneplus x so bbk can rethink when ripping of customer .
KebabSLO, 27 Jul 2020The problem is greed. They entered flagship area way too soon. Their camera processing still ... moreThough I hate to say, what I like most about iPhones is that their camera and photography is not only look good (not necessarily great) but they are ageless in quality. Some nice spots I took 10 years back in 3GS can still be used in 3D photo rendering in today’s iPhones. Their R&D is way too good (especially in 2010). But now a days for the best cameras it is Androud flagships, period. I own two iPhones XS Max & 11 Pro, great mobile.
These Chinese companies should stop using Polycarbonate. They should add fiberglass or use Kevlar. I'd rather use tough looking and feeling polymers than stylish plastic. I don't care if it increases the manufacturer's price.
Plastic but not cheap. No thanks.
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