As the launch of the iPhone 14 approaches, the first details about the iPhone 15 are beginning to be revealed. Before any details on the device’s specs, Forbes’ patent information indicates that Apple is eyeing the ceramic back panel for smartphone.

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The patent in question refers to “electronic devices with textured components based on zirconia”. Judging by the published images, zirconium will be used on the back of devices not only on the iPhone 15, but also on the company’s new smartwatches. Zirconium or zirconia is considered to be the ceramic with the highest resistance to wear, corrosion and abrasion. Apparently, Apple is looking for a material that offers, in addition to high strength, protection against scratches and scratches.

iPhone 15 with ceramic zirconia

Zirconium can also be used as a substitute for diamond in jewelry. The mineral is a crystalline cubic form of zirconia (ZrO2) and is stronger than most metal alloys. Ceramic is widely used by dentists as well as orthopedic surgeons in prosthetics due to its high strength.

The only problem is that the material is significantly more expensive than other alloy options. For this reason, using the product on the back of an iPhone 15 may be a sign that the new Apple smartphone, expected to be released in 2023, will be even more expensive. However, there is still a possibility that Apple is not using pure zirconia but adding the mineral to other metal alloys to increase strength without sacrificing price.

Samsung and Xiaomi have already launched smartphones with ceramic cases, such as Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 and Galaxy S10+ Performance Edition. Since the material is considered premium, APple may plan to differentiate the body of its Pro devices by creating a differentiated phone. your other products. Also, very often registered patents are never used, so don’t be surprised if Apple drops the idea of ​​using zirconia in their products.

Apple orders 90 million iPhone 14s from its suppliers for 2022
The quantity is the same as the number of units produced last year.

Source: PhoneArena, Forbes

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