Before the invention of the mobile phone, there was the telephone. Telephone manufacturers understood after some time that people expect their devices to be aesthetic. Hence began the race of making the telephone more charming.
There were a couple of basic variations: a boxy frame, a curvy frame, and one with a fancy dial, and each of them became popular among different sets of people.
But with smartphones, it’s a completely different ballgame. Unlike telephone manufacturers, smartphone brands don’t have great freedom while designing a smartphone. They cannot go overboard and come up with a flashy design unless they’re looking for a disaster.
The basic form factor of a modern smartphone is nearly pre-decided: a touchscreen covering most of the front of the smartphone, camera(s) on the rear and the front, and an audio jack and a charging port on either the top or the bottom. But a few brands are constantly innovating to bring out smartphones that are pleasing to the eye.
Why design matters?
If you manage to get yourself a smartphone which has incredible specifications, but an ugly design, you will not be considered a smart buyer. A good-looking smartphone acts as a style statement for you, making you feel more confident whenever you pull it out of your pocket or your handbag.
In the article below, we have shortlisted those smartphones which are phenomenal in the design department. Also, we will give you a brief about what else do they have to offer:
- Panasonic Eluga X1 and X1 Pro:
Eluga X1 is an elegant smartphone presented by Panasonic India Smartphones. Available in two vibrant colours: Dark Grey and Silver, the smartphone features a sleek stainless body along with a 2.5D curved design. This, along with the notch display, gives the phone a sophisticated look with an elegant approach. Performance wise, the smartphone is fitted with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage.
Panasonic Eluga X1 has a 16MP AI Camera at the front as well as at a 16MP + 5MP dual rear camera, which also boasts of AI capabilities. The intelligent camera allows for effects such as Bokeh mode, Facemoji, and Live Filters while capturing the photograph. To add to the functionality, another key feature of the device is AI Sense, the IR face unlock, which can even detect the user’s face in the dark.
Eluga X1 Pro is powered by 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. It has all the features of Eluga X1, and additionally, it comes with wireless charging technology that allows you to stay away from the mess of wires, adding to the style factor.
- Vivo V9 Pro
This smartphone features a notch design. Its FHD+ Full View Display 2.0 boasts of a 19:9 aspect ratio, and a 90 per cent screen-to-body ratio. Curves are a prominent feature of the design of this smartphone and they can be observed in the frame as well as the screen. The phone features a 13+2MP dual rear camera and a 16MP front camera. It runs on Mediatek Helio P60 Octa-core chipset clocked at 2.0GHz to ensure smooth performance.
- Motorola Moto Z2 Play
With a screen size of 5.5 inch, this smartphone has a sleek design with curved edges. It boasts of an all-metal unibody design with water-repellent nano coating and Full HD AMOLED touchscreen. Another striking feature of the device is that it carries a circular camera setup at the back. You’ll find a 12MP rear lens, and a 5MP front lens. The smartphone is fitted with Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 Octa-core Processor clocked at 2.2GHz.
- Nokia 6.1
This smartphone is the successor to Nokia 6. It is available in 3 colour variants: Blue Gold, Black Copper, and White Iron. Its frame is said to be carved out of a single block of aluminium. The rear camera setup is in the middle, and the smartphone also sports a USB type-C charging port. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor. Its top variant runs on 4GB RAM and boasts of 64GB internal storage.
