The “surround screen” on the Alpha wraps entirely around the device to the point where it meets the camera module on the other side. The effect is of a phone that’s almost completely made of screen, with status icons like network signal and battery charge level displayed on the side. Pressure-sensitive volume buttons are also shown on the side of the phone. Xiaomi is claiming more than 180 percent screen-to-body ratio, a stat that no longer makes any sense to cite at all.
Settings aside the obvious usability concerns associated with this design, I do have to say I can barely believe technology like this is now entering the market. This was the kind of stuff confined to science fiction not too long ago.
Double the accidental touches?
But why?
Bendable displays is nothing new. Certainly now “confined to science fiction not too long ago.” It’s a cool novelty but I’m not sure how much practical use this is. Regardless, I have no doubt there’s no shortage of people willing to throw down some serious cash for it.