The Pantech Vega Racer 2 is the world's first with glass ceramic body, claims the company, and we aren't arguing with that. Bear in mind that this is not the Micro Arc Oxidation coating that results in a ceramic metal fusion covering the black HTC One S when its aluminum shell gets zapped with 10, 000 volts, but actual glass ceramic.
Used in cooktops for a while now, glass ceramic is very durable and can withstand high temperature ranges without cracking or deforming. Why do we need it in a phone is still a mystery, but the rumor is that a ceramic composite will also shape the Samsung Galaxy S III body, so we are all ears about the possible advantages of using precisely this material in our smartphones.
Samsung has been chided for a while now by its fans that it is not using more premium materials for its smartphone designs, and a glass-ceramic body in the newest flagship would certainly counter this trend. As far as other specs go, the Pantech Vega Racer 2 has a 4.8" HD display and a dual-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 running the show.
That 4.8" screen ring a bell? We'll keep our eyes peeled about reports on its glass ceramic body feel, as we always love when a new material enters the smartphone chassis game. An additional advantage is that it can also be painted in different colors than the traditional black and white, so things might get really interesting in terms of design.
Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.
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