Zopo ZP999 with Sapphire Glass display

Neither iPhone 6 nor iPhone 6 Plus. Apple decided at the last minute not to include a protective sapphire crystal material. However, the expectations created by rumors have led to a handful of manufacturers take advantage of this great media toughened glass. Such is the case Zopo, manufacturer has decided to cover the display of his new Zopo ZP999 and sapphire that has echoed some of his virtues as its price: 330 euros.

 It may take one to know, but the most accepted hypothesis is that Apple declined late include sapphire crystal on its new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus by the fragility of the material against the blows, the difficulty to produce the number of sheets needed high cost and generate opt for this material. One way or another, Apple’s indecision has been used by other manufacturers that have actually opted for a glass really is up to six times more scratch resistant you solutions such as Corning and its Gorilla Glass 3.

 Huawei was one of the first to announce its own version of smartphone with sapphire Hand Huawei Ascend P7 Sapphire Edition. However, it has not been the only firm to take advantage of the recent popularity of this material. And is that another Chinese , Zopo firm has chosen the same solution in its latest high-end model, the Oppo ZP999.

 While the technical specifications are typical of a high-end model, the price is the feature that most attracts our attention. As has been released today, the Zopo ZP999 is available for sale on the international market at a price of $ 419, 330 euros. The truth is it’s a set price for the device from which it comes, especially when the manufacturer includes a material that supposedly adds significant additional cost.

 One way or another firm has decided to write off the investment with a good dose of marketing. As you can see in one of the snapshots from the manufacturer’s website, the dedicated to the qualities of the sapphire crystal show that the adoption of this crystal reduces screen glare, stray light (and hence the image), and show truer colors.

 Faced with this reflection, one might interpret the attitude Zopo in several ways. For one manufacturer may only want to exploit the fact that Sapphire has been strongly associated with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, which provide greater visibility for your model on the market.

 Secondly, and perhaps more interesting, if the sapphire crystal offers physical benefits as obvious over other alternatives (refraction, color tone, etc.) and the cost price of it is accessible to a manufacturer selling its smartphone 330 euros, why Apple resigned from the sapphire? Ruled out a cost issue, it could take more relevance than sapphire really tolerate a lesser extent the strength of direct impacts (such as the fall of mobile ground) or GT Advanced Technologies, which is currently in receivership and stood as main dealer was unable to meet the demand required by sapphire Apple’s business.

Zopo ZP999 with Sapphire Glass display