Touchscreens are a type of screen that enables the user to interact with the mobile device directly by touching the screen. There are several different kinds of touchscreens, depending on the different methods of sensing touch that they have, but these three are the main types applied to mobile devices.
- Resistive: These are the most widely used type of screens in mobile phones. They are resistant to water and dust, and you can touch them with a finger, a stylus, etc. However, they are not resistant to scratches, and what’s more, they become less efficient when they get one. They have a lifespan of about 35 million touches.
- Capacitive: More expensive than resistive screens, these are resistant to water, dust and scratches, and have a longer lifespan. However, you can only activate them with your fingers.
- Infrared: The most expensive of these three types, these are however the most resistant kind. The only disadvantage is that they are activated with warmth; so if your fingers are frozen in the winter, there is a good chance you may not be able to activate your phone.