Four years ago, in late 2013, Apple introduced a new
iPhone that was unlike others: the colorful, plastic iPhone 5c. With its
"unapologetically plastic" design and bright colors, the iPhone 5c
was different than the typical, "serious"-looking metal phones that
Apple is known for. And it was also more affordable.
So what if Apple revived the iPhone 5c idea with a
colorful new version of the iPhone X, an iPhone "Xc" of sorts? We
have no reason to believe Apple has any intent whatsoever to build a plastic
phone in 2018, but if it ever did, this latest concept shows a pretty picture
of what an iPhone Xc could look like. The images are crafted by designer Martin
Hajek, a person who is known for creating great-looking Apple concepts.
This particular iPhone Xc idea sticks with the gloss
plastic finish of the 5c and with the neon colors, but with the overall styling
of the iPhone X and with the notch. It's not hard to think up advantages of
such a phone: one obvious practical benefit of the imaginary plastic iPhone Xc
is that you don't need to worry about a glass back cracking and you don't need
to worry about that US$ 550 repair fee that Apple charges for an iPhone X's
cracked back. Plus, with that colorful plastic back, you might even skip using
a case, just to see those cheerful colors more often.
