In 2017, we have witnessed series of smartphones coming up with the wider aspect ratio of 16:9 up above. As far as it concerns, wider phone screen expects to become the hottest trend in this upcoming 2018. Scroll down to learn more.
In the history, we see the first aspect ratio to come at 4:3 on our older devices. However, we just have witnessed so much more smartphones to come with an aspect ratio of 16:9 last 2017. In details, there are up to 40/300 smartphones released with the aspect ratio of 16:9 and more. These smartphones belong to top 100 handsets by user interests, while most of them sport 18:9 aspect ratio.
To name a few, we start with Apple iPhone X that comes along with aspect ratio of 18:5:9, depending on whether the notch size to include or not. Previously, Xiaomi Mi Mix display carries the aspect ratio of 17:9. On the other hand, we used to have the LG BL40 New Chocolate to get impressive 21:9 aspect ratio eight years ago. But for now, we expect the much more outstanding aspect ratio this 2018.
Since Youtube offers 16:9 aspect ratio videos, users do not have to crop the videos if they own 16:9 or wider display. Based on the latest updates, Netflix TV shows already use 16:9 aspect ratio or wider. Meanwhile, going for wider screen allows more room when surfing on web pages or mail lists. Also, this innovation leads to 3D facial scanners instead of fingerprint scanners. Besides, higher aspect ratio means taller and bezel-less phones in the near future.
Except for wider phone screen, what else to expect in 2018?
As more and more smartphones come with wider screens now and then, further technology should also come up with. What else do you expect to come this 2018? Make a guess on specific flagship and leave a comment to let us know what you think. Stay tuned!