The Rise of Flat Screens: Domestic Chinese Phone Manufacturers Return, Is the Curved Screen Era Over?

The Rise of Flat Screens: Domestic Chinese Phone Manufacturers Return, Is the Curved Screen Era Over?Since Xiaomi switched its flagship phones to flat screens and received widespread consumer acclaim, a wave of returning to flat screen designs has swept through the domestic Chinese mobile phone market. This shift is not accidental, but a result of both consumer demand and technological advancements

The Rise of Flat Screens: Domestic Chinese Phone Manufacturers Return, Is the Curved Screen Era Over?

Since Xiaomi switched its flagship phones to flat screens and received widespread consumer acclaim, a wave of returning to flat screen designs has swept through the domestic Chinese mobile phone market. This shift is not accidental, but a result of both consumer demand and technological advancements. Recent reports suggest that Xiaomi's future high-end models may also adopt flat screens, while Huawei has gone further, planning to use flat screens in a large number of its models. All signs indicate that flat-screen phones are becoming the market mainstream, and the curved screen era may be drawing to a close.

The well-known digital blogger "Digital Chat Station" further corroborates this trend. According to their revelations, Huawei is extensively evaluating 2.5D flat screens and actively improving bezel packaging technology. The flagship product line will even add two flat screen sizes: 6.74-inch 1.5K and 6.85-inch 1.5K. This undoubtedly signals the determination of domestic Chinese mobile phone manufacturers to fully return to flat screens, with even high-end flagship models joining this trend.

So, what has caused consumers to abandon the once highly sought-after curved screens in favor of flat screens? This is inseparable from the inherent advantages of flat screens. First, flat screens offer superior visual effects. They can achieve narrower bezels, resulting in a higher screen-to-body ratio, providing users with a more immersive experience when watching videos or playing games. In contrast, while curved screens have a strong visual impact, their curved edges are prone to accidental touches in actual use, affecting operational efficiency and fluidity. This accidental touching is particularly noticeable during one-handed operation, causing considerable inconvenience to users.

Secondly, the repair cost of flat screens is relatively low. Due to their unique shape and manufacturing process, curved screens, once damaged, often have much higher repair costs than flat screens. For consumers, this is undoubtedly an important consideration. As the screen is one of the most easily damaged parts of a phone, the repair cost directly impacts the user's financial burden. The lower repair cost of flat screens provides users with a more economical option, reducing their worries.

More importantly, the production process of flat screens is relatively mature, meaning that phone manufacturers can more effectively control production costs, thus investing more resources in other areas, such as improving phone performance, camera capabilities, and other functions. This is also good news for consumers, as they can obtain phones with higher configurations and stronger performance within the same price range.

However, curved screens are not without their merits. Their unique curved design enhances the grip of the phone to some extent, making the overall look more fashionable. For users who pursue personalization and trendy appearances, curved screens still hold appeal. But judging from the current market trend, the practicality and cost-effectiveness of flat screens are more prominent, making them increasingly important in the minds of consumers.

From Xiaomi's successful attempt to Huawei's large-scale application, the return of flat screens is not accidental but a natural result of consumer demand and market trends. It has won consumers' favor with a better visual experience, lower accidental touch rate, and lower repair costs. Although curved screens still have their unique advantages, the strong competitiveness of flat screens in practicality and cost-effectiveness makes them the mainstream trend in the future mobile phone market an undeniable fact. Perhaps in the near future, we will see curved screen phones gradually fade from the market, while flat screen phones will become the absolute protagonists. This is not only the result of strategic adjustments by mobile phone manufacturers but also a choice made by consumers through their actions. Ultimately, consumer experience is the key factor determining the direction of the market. In the future, how mobile phone manufacturers further enhance the user experience of flat-screen phones and explore more innovative technologies will be a focus worthy of attention.