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by hshsnisnsi 855 days ago
Making phones thinner, and hence more expensive is in some way pointless. Almost everyone gets a $20 plastic case and adds about 3-5mm to the thickness anyway. Wouldn't it be cheaper to just manufacture bulkier phones with more features like ports and which are sturdier so you don't need a case?
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> Almost everyone gets a $20 plastic case and adds about 3-5mm to the thickness anyway.

It’s not necessarily just about protection, it’s also about personalisation of the exterior beyond what the manufacturer provides.