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The block pictured above is a replica of the very special prototype kilogram which is stored at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures in France. Answer now. A phone made of polycarbonate will like outlive a metal phone while being lighter. Weight Here is a pretty consistent graph for a change. But that would've raised other ergonomic issues so there is no telling whether it would have benefited the device. Everything you have ever weighed was done so based on the weight of a block very similar to the one pictured above. The similar average and weighted average values show that this trend matters regardless of class and price. We certainly didn't. This can also be applied to your body weight. Well that's not working all that well either.

Peter 03 March Weekly poll. It turns out that the gram is a unit of mass and not weight. Although the differences in value appear quite small, they can prove to be significant. Answer now. At a bit over grams, devices have found the golden mean between solid feel, pocket-friendliness and functionality and all future performance boosts will perhaps be driven by the further miniaturization of the components. But the differences are minuscule, right? Reader comments A. Back To Product.

A phone thin enough to fit a credit card slot in your wallet just cannot be durable enough. How much does the case weigh? Many people did say that weight is a secondary concern. Answer now how much does the case weigh? Take a look at this cylindrical block of metal. Well, time for another question. Read all comments Post your comment. But just do it to get rid of some limitations. Interesting idea : Though I bet that many that root their devices aren't "experts" not even by their own standards.

But just do it to get rid of some limitations. So, why bring this up? A phone with the same feature set as high-end models from 5 years ago could easily be twice as compact and just as light nowadays. However, if you are hoping that this development will somehow mean that you weigh less, think again. Nine users out of ten will tell you that they don't really need any slimmer. Interesting idea : Though I bet that many that root their devices aren't "experts" not even by their own standards. But just do it to get rid of some limitations. Well that's not working all that well either. However we suspect that the tendency to make phones slimmer by the day will end soon. Let's be honest here - did you really expect anything different?

Many people did say that weight is a secondary concern. The block pictured above is a replica of the very special prototype kilogram which is stored at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures in France. Interesting idea : Though I bet that many that root their devices aren't "experts" not even by their own standards. Mass can be defined as the amount of matter something is made up of. The finish matters too and the use of exclusive materials on the phones takes its toll. I understand what you mean. Peter 03 March Weekly poll. Peter 03 March We still think they were a better solution than cases.

Peter 03 March We are not sure however if there is a point in going any further than the current level. Reviews Mobile phone evolution Page 6. There are replicas of the prototype kilogram around the world as well but as you can imagine their value is also not stable. Answer Facebook Twitter. How do we define how heavy something is? Oh, well. For instance, the unit of power, the Watt, is partially defined based on the kilogram.

How do we define how heavy something is? But the differences are minuscule, right? Peter 03 March Weekly poll. The measured difference is about 0. Mass can be defined as the amount of matter something is made up of. But back to the task at hand. What is its weight? Sorry, not sorry guys.

Story of shapes and sizes Mobile phone evolution: Story of shapes and sizes. The similar average and weighted average values show that this trend matters regardless of class and price. Search for questions from other customers. However, if you are hoping that this development will somehow mean that you weigh less, think again. There are replicas of the prototype kilogram around the world as well but as you can imagine their value is also not stable. This was stressed by physicist Richard Steiner back in when he was interviewed on the issue by Mental Floss. Siemens did pretty good with their SL55 tiny slider, Ericsson made a serious impact with their T66 , but it was Panasonic who took the idea furthest by releasing a bunch of phones not much bigger than a matchbox. Why did removable back covers fall out of fashion again? No answers yet. Weight Here is a pretty consistent graph for a change.

Why did removable back covers fall out of fashion again? We still think they were a better solution than cases. Interesting idea : Though I bet that many that root their devices aren't "experts" not even by their own standards. View all Questions. Slim is always sexy The thickness chart is completely different from the weight - it shows a clear trend. Today, the omnipresent iPhone 4 is less than 10mm thick and so is the Samsung Galaxy S. No Answers have been submitted. This can also be applied to your body weight. We still think they were a better solution than cases.

Peter 03 March Weekly poll. How could this possibly have an effect on anything? We are not sure however if there is a point in going any further than the current level. We still think they were a better solution than cases. But that would've raised other ergonomic issues so there is no telling whether it would have benefited the device. The finish matters too and the use of exclusive materials on the phones takes its toll. Interesting idea : Though I bet that many that root their devices aren't "experts" not even by their own standards. Reviews Mobile phone evolution Page 6.

How do we define how heavy something is? Well, time for another question. Interesting idea : Though I bet that many that root their devices aren't "experts" not even by their own standards. This is great news and means that the daunting future of potentially buggy smartphones has been rectified. Everything you have ever weighed was done so based on the weight of a block very similar to the one pictured above. GD55 , G50 and G51 are the first names that spring to mind. Slim is always sexy The thickness chart is completely different from the weight - it shows a clear trend. Follow this Question Enter your email address to track this question and its answers.

Interesting idea : Though I bet that many that root their devices aren't "experts" not even by their own standards. So, if there is one area where you shouldn't expect major changes in the future it would be the weight. A phone thin enough to fit a credit card slot in your wallet just cannot be durable enough. Weight, thickness, display size. In fact, the prototype kilogram is slightly heavier than its original value due to surface contamination. So perhaps high-end smartphone thickness will find its golden mean just like weight. Mass can be defined as the amount of matter something is made up of. In , the International Committee for Weights and Measures will meet to push the redefinition process forward. Answer now How much does the case weigh? MicroSIM anyone?

Read all comments Post your comment. The average values will probably drop by another millimeter or two but we just can't see them going further. In the years to follow, we observe a steady decrease in handsets' thickness. I understand what you mean. We still think they were a better solution than cases. How much does it weigh? MicroSIM anyone? Of course, Steve Jobs will tell you that the iPhone 4 retina display is a whole lot better with its highest-ever pixel count squeezed on a 3. How could this possibly have an effect on anything? Although the differences in value appear quite small, they can prove to be significant.

Answer Facebook Twitter. The finish matters too and the use of exclusive materials on the phones takes its toll. How could this possibly have an effect on anything? Well that's not working all that well either. A phone thin enough to fit a credit card slot in your wallet just cannot be durable enough. Weight, thickness, display size. Story of shapes and sizes Mobile phone evolution: Story of shapes and sizes. So there seems to be enough room to place all those chips without making the device inch thick. Many people did say that weight is a secondary concern. Indeed, people used to be fascinated with all-in-one handsets - today they simply need them.

Slim is always sexy The thickness chart is completely different from the weight - it shows a clear trend. Peter 03 March The similar average and weighted average values show that this trend matters regardless of class and price. So perhaps high-end smartphone thickness will find its golden mean just like weight. But just do it to get rid of some limitations. Peter 03 March Well, time for another question. Reader comments A. Although the differences in value appear quite small, they can prove to be significant.

Peter 03 March Weekly poll. Weight, thickness, display size. Or between weight and durability — the Moto Z2 Force with its shatterproof screen weighs just g, for example. Google Pixel 4a review. However, if you are hoping that this development will somehow mean that you weigh less, think again. In , the International Committee for Weights and Measures will meet to push the redefinition process forward. Answer now How much does the case weigh? Interesting idea : Though I bet that many that root their devices aren't "experts" not even by their own standards. Comments The block pictured above is a replica of the very special prototype kilogram which is stored at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures in France.

Let's be honest here - did you really expect anything different? The similar average and weighted average values show that this trend matters regardless of class and price. How much does it weigh? The problem with this system is the likelihood of the prototype to gain or lose mass over time. In fact, the prototype kilogram is slightly heavier than its original value due to surface contamination. Siemens did pretty good with their SL55 tiny slider, Ericsson made a serious impact with their T66 , but it was Panasonic who took the idea furthest by releasing a bunch of phones not much bigger than a matchbox. That was soon overcome and now we are enjoying 4-inch units with enough pixel density to make them look as sharp as possible. Search for questions from other customers.

The average weight of the mobile phones has hardly budged an inch over the past decade but if you think that there is no story to be told here you are mistaken. MicroSIM anyone? Slim is always sexy The thickness chart is completely different from the weight - it shows a clear trend. Peter 03 March Many people did say that weight is a secondary concern. Oh, well. The HTC HD2 is already stretching it and even though 5" tablet-phone crossovers are already available we wouldn't be as bold as to predict that this will become the norm. Answer now How much does it weigh? What is its weight?

But just do it to get rid of some limitations. Slim is always sexy The thickness chart is completely different from the weight - it shows a clear trend. Peter 03 March So why not just put all available features together in a giant phone, some might ask. Many people did say that weight is a secondary concern. Why did removable back covers fall out of fashion again? Nokia E A phone with the same feature set as high-end models from 5 years ago could easily be twice as compact and just as light nowadays. Although the differences in value appear quite small, they can prove to be significant. Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra review.

Weight Here is a pretty consistent graph for a change. We still think they were a better solution than cases. Interesting idea : Though I bet that many that root their devices aren't "experts" not even by their own standards. A phone made of polycarbonate will like outlive a metal phone while being lighter. GSMArena team , 15 July Read all comments Post your comment. Siemens did pretty good with their SL55 tiny slider, Ericsson made a serious impact with their T66 , but it was Panasonic who took the idea furthest by releasing a bunch of phones not much bigger than a matchbox. Surely those RAZRs and the Samsung Ultra lineup were impressive, but only because they were so much slimmer than their chubby contemporaries.

Siemens did pretty good with their SL55 tiny slider, Ericsson made a serious impact with their T66 , but it was Panasonic who took the idea furthest by releasing a bunch of phones not much bigger than a matchbox. This can also be applied to your body weight. A phone made of polycarbonate will like outlive a metal phone while being lighter. Now I realize that this is a seemingly uninteresting fact. Many people did say that weight is a secondary concern. Read all comments Post your comment. How much does the case weigh? No answers yet. But just do it to get rid of some limitations. What we get from smartphones g is very acceptable.

I mean the iPhone 7 is neither overly heavy or overly light. But back to the task at hand. We still think they were a better solution than cases. Read all comments Post your comment. GSMArena team , 15 July At a bit over grams, devices have found the golden mean between solid feel, pocket-friendliness and functionality and all future performance boosts will perhaps be driven by the further miniaturization of the components. Or between weight and durability — the Moto Z2 Force with its shatterproof screen weighs just g, for example. What can we do to solve this problem then? Sorry, not sorry guys.

Back To Product. The average values will probably drop by another millimeter or two but we just can't see them going further. What we get from smartphones g is very acceptable. Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra review. No answers yet. Answer now How much does the case weigh? The block pictured above is a replica of the very special prototype kilogram which is stored at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures in France. Nokia E71 So, if there is one area where you shouldn't expect major changes in the future it would be the weight. Weight, thickness, display size.

How could this possibly have an effect on anything? Back To Product. I mean the iPhone 7 is neither overly heavy or overly light. So, why bring this up? A phone made of polycarbonate will like outlive a metal phone while being lighter. What we get from smartphones g is very acceptable. Let's be honest here - did you really expect anything different? The HTC HD2 is already stretching it and even though 5" tablet-phone crossovers are already available we wouldn't be as bold as to predict that this will become the norm. GSMArena team , 15 July So there seems to be enough room to place all those chips without making the device inch thick.

The thickness chart is completely different from the weight - it shows a clear trend. Siemens did pretty good with their SL55 tiny slider, Ericsson made a serious impact with their T66 , but it was Panasonic who took the idea furthest by releasing a bunch of phones not much bigger than a matchbox. Of course, Steve Jobs will tell you that the iPhone 4 retina display is a whole lot better with its highest-ever pixel count squeezed on a 3. The finish matters too and the use of exclusive materials on the phones takes its toll. So there seems to be enough room to place all those chips without making the device inch thick. Be the first to answer this question. There are replicas of the prototype kilogram around the world as well but as you can imagine their value is also not stable. Nokia E71 So, if there is one area where you shouldn't expect major changes in the future it would be the weight. We are not sure however if there is a point in going any further than the current level. However we suspect that the tendency to make phones slimmer by the day will end soon.

Indeed, people used to be fascinated with all-in-one handsets - today they simply need them. Reader comments A. Interesting idea : Though I bet that many that root their devices aren't "experts" not even by their own standards. How do we define how heavy something is? Answer now How much does it weigh? But just do it to get rid of some limitations. So, why bring this up? GSMArena team , 15 July We are also noticing an ever-expanding gap between high-end devices and the average phones. Many people did say that weight is a secondary concern.

Oh, well. GD55 , G50 and G51 are the first names that spring to mind. Take a look at this cylindrical block of metal. However we suspect that the tendency to make phones slimmer by the day will end soon. What is weight? We still think they were a better solution than cases. Reader comments A. So perhaps high-end smartphone thickness will find its golden mean just like weight.

The average values will probably drop by another millimeter or two but we just can't see them going further. Comments View all Questions. However, if you are hoping that this development will somehow mean that you weigh less, think again. Slim is always sexy The thickness chart is completely different from the weight - it shows a clear trend. Now I realize that this is a seemingly uninteresting fact. Answer now. This was stressed by physicist Richard Steiner back in when he was interviewed on the issue by Mental Floss. No Answers have been submitted.

Comments In the years to follow, we observe a steady decrease in handsets' thickness. The similar average and weighted average values show that this trend matters regardless of class and price. We certainly didn't. I understand what you mean. Many people did say that weight is a secondary concern. Back To Product. The measured difference is about 0. How much does the case weigh? Search for questions from other customers.

So there seems to be enough room to place all those chips without making the device inch thick. The average weight of the mobile phones has hardly budged an inch over the past decade but if you think that there is no story to be told here you are mistaken. The measured difference is about 0. But just do it to get rid of some limitations. Answer now. No Answers have been submitted. It turns out that the gram is a unit of mass and not weight. Sorry, not sorry guys.

Weight is a quantity directly related to mass but dependent on gravity. It turns out that the gram is a unit of mass and not weight. Peter 03 March Weekly poll. Everything you have ever weighed was done so based on the weight of a block very similar to the one pictured above. Read all comments Post your comment. Peter 03 March So why not just put all available features together in a giant phone, some might ask. This can also be applied to your body weight.

In fact, the prototype kilogram is slightly heavier than its original value due to surface contamination. Nokia E What is its weight? So why not just put all available features together in a giant phone, some might ask. Oh, well. GD55 , G50 and G51 are the first names that spring to mind. Interesting idea : Though I bet that many that root their devices aren't "experts" not even by their own standards. Let's be honest here - did you really expect anything different? What we get from smartphones g is very acceptable. Here is a pretty consistent graph for a change.

But just do it to get rid of some limitations. A phone thin enough to fit a credit card slot in your wallet just cannot be durable enough. Well that's not working all that well either. Reader comments A. Answer now. Why did removable back covers fall out of fashion again? How much does the case weigh? That was soon overcome and now we are enjoying 4-inch units with enough pixel density to make them look as sharp as possible.

GSMArena team , 15 July MicroSIM anyone? What we get from smartphones g is very acceptable. The average weight of the mobile phones has hardly budged an inch over the past decade but if you think that there is no story to be told here you are mistaken. Many people did say that weight is a secondary concern. However we suspect that the tendency to make phones slimmer by the day will end soon. Reader comments A. The similar average and weighted average values show that this trend matters regardless of class and price. But just do it to get rid of some limitations.

We are also noticing an ever-expanding gap between high-end devices and the average phones. Surely those RAZRs and the Samsung Ultra lineup were impressive, but only because they were so much slimmer than their chubby contemporaries. So why not just put all available features together in a giant phone, some might ask. Siemens did pretty good with their SL55 tiny slider, Ericsson made a serious impact with their T66 , but it was Panasonic who took the idea furthest by releasing a bunch of phones not much bigger than a matchbox. Today, the omnipresent iPhone 4 is less than 10mm thick and so is the Samsung Galaxy S. At a bit over grams, devices have found the golden mean between solid feel, pocket-friendliness and functionality and all future performance boosts will perhaps be driven by the further miniaturization of the components. Well, time for another question. We certainly didn't. No Answers have been submitted. Bigger is always better when it gets to touchscreen and high-end models.

That was soon overcome and now we are enjoying 4-inch units with enough pixel density to make them look as sharp as possible. Weight, thickness, display size. But that would've raised other ergonomic issues so there is no telling whether it would have benefited the device. Of course, Steve Jobs will tell you that the iPhone 4 retina display is a whole lot better with its highest-ever pixel count squeezed on a 3. Weight Here is a pretty consistent graph for a change. So there seems to be enough room to place all those chips without making the device inch thick. Well that's not working all that well either. Take a look at this cylindrical block of metal. I mean the iPhone 7 is neither overly heavy or overly light. The Nokia Communicators have always enjoyed a certain degree of success but it's only when the mid-sized E71 stepped in that they were able to truly sell millions of them.

How much does the case weigh? Although the differences in value appear quite small, they can prove to be significant. I understand what you mean. So perhaps high-end smartphone thickness will find its golden mean just like weight. We are also noticing an ever-expanding gap between high-end devices and the average phones. But the differences are minuscule, right? The finish matters too and the use of exclusive materials on the phones takes its toll. Take a look at this cylindrical block of metal.

But the differences are minuscule, right? That was soon overcome and now we are enjoying 4-inch units with enough pixel density to make them look as sharp as possible. I understand what you mean. But that's not what the general public really wants. Interesting idea : Though I bet that many that root their devices aren't "experts" not even by their own standards. Read all comments Post your comment. Phone screens keep growing and with touchscreen still having some unconquered corners of the mobile world it would continue to do so for a while longer. What we get from smartphones g is very acceptable. The problem with this system is the likelihood of the prototype to gain or lose mass over time.

Peter 03 March Weekly poll. In fact, the prototype kilogram is slightly heavier than its original value due to surface contamination. There was a point in the development of mobile phones when the low screen resolution made size increase pointless. Peter 03 March Peter 03 March Although the differences in value appear quite small, they can prove to be significant. Follow this Question Enter your email address to track this question and its answers. At a bit over grams, devices have found the golden mean between solid feel, pocket-friendliness and functionality and all future performance boosts will perhaps be driven by the further miniaturization of the components. View all Questions. Interesting idea : Though I bet that many that root their devices aren't "experts" not even by their own standards.

The finish matters too and the use of exclusive materials on the phones takes its toll. MicroSIM anyone? Siemens did pretty good with their SL55 tiny slider, Ericsson made a serious impact with their T66 , but it was Panasonic who took the idea furthest by releasing a bunch of phones not much bigger than a matchbox. Google Pixel 4a review. I understand what you mean. For instance, the unit of power, the Watt, is partially defined based on the kilogram. That was soon overcome and now we are enjoying 4-inch units with enough pixel density to make them look as sharp as possible. Now I realize that this is a seemingly uninteresting fact. Sorry, not sorry guys.