What's the Point of Having a (Slippery) Glass Back?

[Viscomi4444]

Because glass always looks good and sleek. I love glass and wouldn't want any other material.

 

[dannyar11]

This whole idea that glass is the only material that will allow wireless charging is so dumb that I had to chime in. You do realize that even though its glass, placing a thick otterbox case on the phone now gives the phone 2 layers to penetrate in glass and rubber to wireless charge, yet the phones still seem to wireless charge without a problem. So enlighten me as to why the back of the phone could not have just been a grippy rubber or plastic and still been able to wireless charge since its only a single layer of plastic and not a glass back as well as a plastic case. Just ridiculous whoever came up with this ideology.

 

[jeetu4444]

I've already dropped my S8 once, and, just to reaffirm my trust in the universe, is there a rational reason for making the back glass? Note 4 had rubberized plastic on the back and while it maybe didn't exude as premium a vibe as S8, the thing stuck to your hand and was a pleasure to handle.
Is Samsung being logical or trendy?

Yes s7 edge was very slippery...but to my suprise G6 having a glass back it not slippery at all...G6 has done a good job..using G6 naked since 4 days no issue

 

[ThrottleJohnny]

This whole idea that glass is the only material that will allow wireless charging is so dumb that I had to chime in. You do realize that even though its glass, placing a thick otterbox case on the phone now gives the phone 2 layers to penetrate in glass and rubber to wireless charge, yet the phones still seem to wireless charge without a problem. So enlighten me as to why the back of the phone could not have just been a grippy rubber or plastic and still been able to wireless charge since its only a single layer of plastic and not a glass back as well as a plastic case. Just ridiculous whoever came up with this ideology.

We've already discussed this 2 pages ago. Check it out.

 

[Ry]

Premium look and feel. It's a gorgeous device.

 

[ethbow]

I think they would love for you to buy a case. It's just one more thing that they can produce and make money off of. It is really good to have, though, so im definitely not complaining

 

[Misterb]

Where did I say it was necessary? That's how this stuff starts. People read what they want into what you say.

Thank you. It's nice to not be the only one pointing out the emperor has no clothes...

 

[Misterb]

Ugh

Lmfao! Keep up, son

 

[recDNA]

We've already discussed this 2 pages ago. Check it out.

And whatever it's wrong. My note 3 w plastic sammy charging back wirelessly charges fine. That charging back is plastic and I have a thick plastic case. Charges great. Glass is pretty period. Plastic is better.

 

[ThrottleJohnny]

And whatever it's wrong. My note 3 w plastic sammy charging back wirelessly charges fine. That charging back is plastic and I have a thick plastic case. Charges great. Glass is pretty period. Plastic is better.

A matter of opinion

 

[recDNA]

A matter of opinion.

I don't think so but I guess that's an opinion. I see no advantage besides appearance.

 

[ThrottleJohnny]

I don't think so but I guess that's an opinion. I see no advantage besides appearance.

Appearance means a lot. People like to devalue it because plastic certainly is more durable. But I like beautiful phones, and the S8 and LG are two of the best looking phones I've ever held.

 

[recDNA]

Appearance means a lot. People like to devalue it because plastic certainly is more durable. But I like beautiful phones, and the S8 and LG are two of the best looking phones I've ever held.

I didn't demean looks. I simply said plastic is better functionally in every way except looks. This business about glass being better for charging or reception is silly. I suppose you could argue glass is a better heat conductor and is not flammable but u slap a case on it and both are irrelevant and so are looks.

 

[ThrottleJohnny]

I didn't demean looks. I simply said plastic is better functionally in every way except looks. This business about glass being better for charging or reception is silly. I suppose you could argue glass is a better heat conductor and is not flammable but u slap a case on it and both are irrelevant and so are looks.

Just because I put a case on a phone doesn't mean I will accept it looking like crap (S5). I go back and forth between a case and naked, depending on the situation, so it's not irrelevant to me.

 

[Sapient]

Not just looks. It has a more solid feel. Plastic has more flex to it.

I agree that plastic is more functional. It is easier to hold and deal with shock better. But to say that looks become irrelevant with a case is also wrong. I can take the case off my beautiful phone when I want it to be pretty. I can add different levels of cases for different levels of protection.

The reality is that people don't just buy stuff for function. I care what my couch looks like. I care how it feels. I'm sure a plastic couch would last longer, and I don't care. I don't much care what my lawnmower looks like. Nor my hammer. I do care what my dishes look like. And my glasses.

People value more than just function, and only they can decide where that balance lies for them. Quite honestly, I think it is hard to justify buying an $800 phone based on function. The cost/benefit does not make sense from a functional point of view. But we are not just buying a device. We are buying the experience of using it. For many people, the appearance and feel of a device is worth money and compromise.

 

[Almeuit]

Mainly for two reasons...

1) People complained and ridiculed Samsung for using plastic when they did .. So they updated

2) Wireless Charging

 

[LuxuryTouringZone]

"What's the Point of Having a (Slippery) Glass Back?"

Because it looks pleasing to the eye. I personally wish that more manufacturers would focus on durable, stylish plastics, or removable metal backs like the LG V20.

 

[ThrottleJohnny]

Mainly for two reasons...

1) People complained and ridiculed Samsung for using plastic when they did .. So they updated

2) Wireless Charging

Exactly.

 

[zigaliro]

So im the only one that prefers Note 4's back over the glass back? Its pretty nice, and its harder to scratch and less slippery.

 

[mundo472]

Just get some of those gloves NFL receivers use, cut out the fingertips., and go naked.
Kidding. Love how it looks and feels except that feeling that it's going to fly out of my hands like a squeezed, wet, watermelon seed.
The Spigen ultra hybrid in midnight black is very slim and keeps the color theme well.