Xiaomi company plans to release a new smartphone with premium sapphire display. To do this, it has already placed orders with South Korean suppliers of sapphire coating.
According to the newspaper, Xiaomi requested from the Korean automaker production of sapphire glass for the new smartphone. The new smartphone with sapphire coating Xiaomi released a small edition - only about 50 000 pieces.
Note that sapphire is more durable and scratch-resistant material than conventional tempered glass used to protect the screens of many smartphones. Even Apple is considering using sapphire screens in high-end models, iPhone 6, but only if its partners will be able to start supplying the required amount of material. In addition, in November last year, Apple together with GT Advanced Technologies Inc has announced plans to open a plant to produce sapphire coating in Arizona, USA.