The aluminum frame provides good protection for the Smartphone.Die edges of the display and the corners are well protected. Advantage: I use my Sony Z3 comp.mit a WSKN magnetic charging cable. This has improved through the frame support. Disadvantage: I have my smartphone stuck on front and back with a hardened glass display protector 0.27 mm. This may be the Do not open the frame. If you want to take the phone out of the frame must not be removed until the film.