Modular Midframe | Repair/Upgrade, DIY customization | Material: Plastic (Industry) → Reinforced Plastic (Base) ▲ → Hybrid Metal/Plastic (Advanced) ▲▲ Durability: 1m drop (Industry) → 1.5m ▲ → 2m ▲▲ (MIL-STD-810G) Modularity: Basic snaps (Industry) → Tool-free assembly (Base) ▲ → Interchangeable panels (Advanced) ▲▲ | Easy repairs, cost-effective Base, customizable Advanced, lightweight | Less premium aesthetics, potential gaps in Advanced |
Unibody Construction | High-end devices, premium aesthetics | Material: Aluminum (Industry) → Aluminum + Glass (Base) ▲ → Titanium (Advanced) ▲▲ Durability: 1.5m drops (Industry) → 2m ▲ → 2.5m ▲▲ (MIL-STD-810G) Weight: 180g (Industry) → 190g ▲ → 200g ▲▲ | Sleek design, no gaps, military-grade durability | Expensive, difficult repairs, heavy Advanced |
Plastic Housing | Budget phones, lightweight needs | Material: Standard ABS (Industry) → Reinforced ABS (Base) ▲ → Polycarbonate (Advanced) ▲▲ Durability: 0.5m drops (Industry) → 0.75m ▲ → 1m ▲▲ (ISO 22472) Weight: 150g (Industry) → 155g ▲ → 160g ▲▲ | Affordable, lightweight, easy molding | Brittle, low premium appeal, limited durability |
Metal Housing | Mid-range to premium durability | Material: Aluminum (Industry) → Anodized Aluminum (Base) ▲ → Aerospace-grade Aluminum (Advanced) ▲▲ Durability: 1.2m drops (Industry) → 1.5m ▲ → 2m ▲▲ (MIL-STD-810G) Weight: 190g (Industry) → 200g ▲ → 210g ▲▲ | Premium feel, scratch-resistant | Heavy, costly Advanced, thermal issues |
Hybrid Housing | Balanced cost/durability | Material: Metal frame + Plastic back (Industry) → Alloy frame + Glass (Base) ▲ → Full-metal + Carbon Fiber (Advanced) ▲▲ Durability: 1m drops (Industry) → 1.2m ▲ → 1.8m ▲▲ (MIL-STD-810G) Weight: 170g (Industry) → 180g ▲ → 190g ▲▲ | Moderate cost, hybrid durability | Compromised aesthetics, limited modularity |
Premium Customizable | Niche markets, custom builds | Material: Customizable (Industry) → Aluminum + Carbon Fiber (Base) ▲ → Titanium + Ceramic (Advanced) ▲▲ Durability: 1.8m drops (Industry) → 2.2m ▲ → 2.5m ▲▲ (MIL-STD-810G) Modularity: Limited (Industry) → Full-swap panels (Base) ▲ → 3D-printed parts (Advanced) ▲▲ | Ultimate customization, extreme durability | Extremely expensive, niche use cases |