Smartphones have pushed up against the maximum possible size withphabletslike the Samsung Galaxy Note.
After all, a phone must fit into the user’s pocket and rest comfortably in the hand.
So, to increase screen size, manufacturers must decrease the size of the bezel.
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What Are the Benefits of Bezel-Less Devices?
Bezel-less usually refers to a smaller bezel rather than a total lack of bezel.
You still need a frame around the screen.
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The obvious benefit of reducing the bezel is an increase in screen size.
However, more screen space doesn’t always mean easier to use.
What Are the Drawbacks to Bezel-Less Design?
When it comes to tablets and televisions, a bezel-less design can be significant.
What About Bezel-Less TVs and Monitors?
Outside of projectors, which are genuinely bezel-less, other products aren’t bezel-less.
Manufacturers may advertise bezel-less displays, but they are really small-bezel displays with a thin frame around the screen.
FAQ
On a laptop, bezels are the borders around the screen.
Now, smartwatches like theSamsung Galaxy Watch 6feature rotating bezels for easy scrolling.
