LG has always been proud of the small bezels on their devices, but that doesn't mean they're going to stop trying to shrink them even smaller. Today, the company has announced a full HD 5.3-inch smartphone display that has the world's narrowest bezel on a screen that size. The bezel comes in at just 0.7 mm, and as you can see from the picture above, it's ridiculously slim. For reference, LG mentions that a credit card typically has a width of about 0.8 mm.
LG is citing their “Neo Edge” technology as the reason why this slim bezel is possible. The display uses adhesive instead of double-sided tape to attach and seal the internal hardware to the backlight unit, which removes the need for a plastic guide panel. It's some pretty sophisticated technology that LG is no doubt very proud of.
The company plans on manufacturing the screens in November, which will then be shipped to China at first. LG wants to promote the technology globally, so we'll still see it make its way into other smartphones, just not immediately.
What are your thoughts on small bezels like this? Dream smartphone, or would you rather have a little more edge so you'll have something to hold on to?
source: LG
It’s very square, like how I usually like my devices. It looks to be quite a lovely phone with that screen. I just wonder how all the other specs will pan out.
I would like to see more. Going to be beautiful, but repair options are looking quite slim.