Have you ever wondered why there are two kinds of navigation buttons: Physical VS capacitive ones? or Which type is better? This may be one of requisitions to choose your suitable smartphone. 

Physical VS capacitive buttons: What happened?

Physical VS capacitive button battle arised when Google released Galaxy Nexus along with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich in 2011. With a capacity button, we do not have to physically press a button, then navigating a phone is so quick. However, it is a habit of using physical key, thus some of us still in love with your hardware keys. Even though Google has made it clear that Android is all about on-screen buttons, manufacturers like Samsung continue making their own desicions by putting hardware keys in their devices.

It is such a confusion how to choose between physical VS capacitive buttons. Firstly, let’s see what physical buttons bring to us. People had been used to using physical keys for decades since the phone was invented. Therefore, for starters, the feeling of a good button press is still better and easier than an on-screen key. On the other hand, such press button is not permanent obviously, it will broke one day. Furthermore, smartphones are getting bigger with massive display, a hardware button may occupied a good portion to maximum screen size.

Turning to the capacitive keys, they give you an immersive experience, especially now that the navigation area can be fully transparent or take on the colors of the apps you have open. Moreover, buttonless is more pretty and stylish. It is also easier to be added or removed. Having said that on-screen buttons are not available all time, especially to access to camera without even unlocking your phone, or when you have trouble charging your phone and you need a physical home button to check the phone status.

Physical VS capacitive buttons: Which do you prefer?

We have some pros and cons, it’s your turn to find out what all of you think about this matter. Are you a fan of hardware keys, or have you grown to like software buttons more? To me, both physical VS capacitive buttons are best, it depends on our situations. Let us know by commenting!