Inside the new Moto X Force: What is ShatterShield?
Sure, you've heard the news, but what exactly makes Motorola's new shatter-proof display, shatter-proof?
Motorola launched their latest premium smartphone in India yesterday, and what a phone it is. The Moto X Force has some high-end specifications, including a 2K display, octa-core processor, and wireless charging. And yet, does the Rs 49,999 price tag seem a bit steep? Well it shouldn't. The Moto X Force is based off the differently-named Droid Turbo 2 model from the US. And the reason you're shelling out 50K for the phone is because it carries it's inspiration's manufacturing design, namely, ShatterShield. It's what Motorola calls a "shatter-proof display", one that they provide a warranty for, on their US website, for four years.
What is ShatterShield
So how exactly is Motorola cocky enough to call this shatter-proof? Well, that's because the display is made up of four different layers. The phone itself has an aluminium chassis for the display to sit. On top of that is a flexible AMOLED display, that can take a certain amount of shock without warping or shorting. Above the display itself, typically sits a touch screen layer. In this case, Moto has a dual layer installed. That way, if the first layer gives out for any reason, whatever kind of damage it may be, the redundant second layer then takes over screen touch function. It's a little extra care and money put into making a failsafe, so you're not stuck with a phone you can't use until you have time to get to a repair store. In addition, on top of the dual touch screen layer are two layers of protective lens. The interior one protects against impact without cracking or shattering, and the exterior lens is made using a proprietary hardcoat, to resist scratches and dents.