Curved Display vs Flat Display
Most flagship phones over the last few years will have curved displays, but there are many phones that have flat displays. Curved displays will give you a more dramatic look, whilst the flat ones are often lauded for their functionality. It really depends on how you hold Your Phone and what you use it for.
Benefits of a Curved Display
A curved display will give you a premium look. Due to the curved edges the phone can feel slimmer. Swiping from the edges will feel smoother to some users, which can be nice for scrolling for long periods of time. Many curved phones will have thinner bezels.
Downsides of a Curved Display
Due to the curved display you can get more reflections and glare. The curved edges can be difficult to read in bright sunlight for some users. You can get more accidental touches thanks to the curved edge. If you are holding Your Phone tightly whilst gaming or typing this can be an issue. With screen protectors it can be harder to cover a curved glass screen. If you go for a cheaper screen protector it can cause bubbling around the edges.
Benefits of a Flat Display
A Flat Display is very simple and reliable. There will be no distortion or glare on the sides of the screen making it great for reading, photo editing and video. Flat panels are easier to cover with a screen guard. They are also more durable and won’t crack around the edges. If you use Your Phone for working purposes (taking notes or looking at spreadsheets) then the Flat Display will feel more predictable.
Which should you go for?
If you care most about how it looks, like having a slim feel and using it for media and gaming then a curved display could be the best option. However, if you want something easy to protect, reliable in the sun and easy to read then a Flat Display would be the safe option. Many people find that the difference between curved and flat is not as big as marketing would suggest. Curved displays are now very subtle and most people will adapt to both styles after a few days.
Conclusion
It really depends on what you are looking for. A curved display will give you a premium look and slim feel, but can cause glare, accidental touches and can be harder to protect the screen. A Flat Display will give you even colours, easy to cover and very reliable. However, it won’t feel as slim. If possible try holding the phone in the shop, type and scroll for a minute. This will give you a better idea of what display will be best for you.