Recently, attention has tended to shift to the display in smartphone design, but it is still the back that can be called the face because it is unique. Colors, materials, shapes, etc. vary greatly depending on each manufacturer.
The back can be said to be the leading role in such appearance, but when looking at the Japanese market, it can be said that the trend is luxury design like P20 Pro with gradation processing on tempered glass. Although it is a little earlier overseas, there is a similar trend, and there are many similar models.
However, the flagship model of the highest spec line has the latest design that goes beyond the trendy luxury design. That is "skeleton design". Speaking of skeleton design, the "G3" released by Apple a while ago comes to mind.
Because of its innovative appearance, the G3 succeeded in expanding the customer base of personal computers, which had been used mostly by business people and some enthusiasts, to include women who are not familiar with machines.
Smartphones are already widely recognized in general, and the transition period from Garake is already over. So the situation is clearly different from when the G3 was launched. However, in order to capture a new customer base that is difficult to move, it is also considered that a novel design such as a skeleton design is necessary.
HTC's "U12 + Translucent Blue" and Xiaomi's "Mi 8 Explorer" have been released as skeleton design flagship models.
The skeleton condition is a little weaker than the inside can be seen slightly. However, the subtle appearance may produce a fashionable look on the contrary. Since the sale in Japan has also started, you can easily get it if you put out a little money.
It's pretty transparent. There is some controversy as to whether this transparent part is the real thing or a dummy, but in fact you won't know until you take it apart. Either way, it doesn't matter if it's good looking.
And I forgot one more. The rare smartphone "Fx0" with Firefox OS, which exploded like fireworks in an instant, also has a skeleton design.
The Fx0 was full of playfulness, such as the interior glowing in dark places. If the OS is not Firefox, it will be regretted. Also, since it was released in 2015, the internal base design is a bit lame... And while the above two models are made of glass and have a high-class feel, the Fx0 is made of plastic.
As you can see, Android devices (and Firefox devices) have a skeleton design. If you buy it now, you'll be sure to catch the attention of those around you and show off to trend-conscious people.
Now, I'm curious about the iPhone. The iPhone does not have a skeleton design lineup. There may be an opportunity to appear as a surprise in the future, but I can't expect much.
But don't be disappointed. The iPhone has a case that can transform the iPhone into a skeleton design. Moreover, the design is based on the original skeleton design "G3". There are plenty of color variations, and the sense of trend far exceeds the above Android devices.
I also like that you can see the apple logo on the iPhone. I think the designer who thought of this design is really amazing. Because the design is quite elaborate even from the inside, the price is slightly higher at around 4 to 5000 yen. Still, if you think about it normally, the frequency of use is more than shoes and bags. This is the ultimate case that I would recommend to anyone who cares about fashion and trends.
