Glass or Plastic Display?

[nickmiller71]

I can't help but feel like the 521 has a plastic like display when I use it. Compared to all my other phones, it just feels cheaper on the fingers and doesn't repel smudges and debris at all. Can anyone else help clear this up?

 

[Musicman247]

It's glass. As far as I know plastic doesn't conduct electricity, so you can't make capacitive screens with it.

 

[LMZR]

It feels a lot like Plastic as my 520 feels like plastic too.

It's glass though, and i'm happy it is.

 

[calfee20]

I put a Skinomi screen protector on and it feels better and isn't as bad with finger prints.

 

[will c1]

Yes a Skinomi skin works wonders on this phone. You can get one off of amazon for less.

 

[Kelly VanArsdale]

Glass or plastic? Does this answer your question?

 

[nickmiller71]

It's glass. As far as I know plastic doesn't conduct electricity, so you can't make capacitive screens with it.

There indeed phones out there with plastic displays. Its a type of plastic that will work with capacitive touch. One good example is the LG Optimus V on Virgin Mobile.