Smartphones With Glass Back Will Reach 60% of Overall Shipments by 2020: Report

2018 is the year of smartphones with notches and glass backs. Earlier, top brands such as Samsung, Apple made smartphones with glass on the back side, but this year, we have seen several brands opting for the glass back, even though it’s fragile. Brands such as OnePlus, Xiaomi, Honor launched smartphones with glass backs. According to a new report by Counterpoint Research, smartphones with glass backs will reach 26% of total smartphone shipments by the end of this year and possibly 60% by the end of 2020.

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Premium Smartphones are Already Made Out of Glass

Smartphones with glass backs have already penetrated the premium segment (80%). “Almost all the premium smartphones launched in 2018 came with a glass back and the trend is likely to stay for the rest of the year and beyond,” said Tarun Pathak, Associate Director, Counterpoint.

According to the Hong Kong-based research firm, one of the reasons for glass becoming a preferred choice over metal is the overall look and feel of the device. With average smartphone prices within the premium segment going up, smartphones with glass backs add to the overall look and feel, making them look more attractive and premium.

Reasons for Glass Usage is for the Adoption of Wireless Charging

Another reason in favour of glass backs is the increasing adoption of wireless charging. “Metals don’t support wireless charging as effectively as a glass back does. However, the adoption of wireless charging is relatively low, with Samsung and Apple driving adoption,” said Pathak.