This gives it a little much-needed grip since the hyperglazed, semi-glossy back is completely smooth. (It can also easily attract fingerprints.) The camera and LED flash are side-by-side, with the large Verizon logo directly below.

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Flipping the Ultra over, we beheld a black, smooth semi-glossy exterior with a solid plastic build.

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Much like we saw on the Ultra, the back of the phone has a semi-glossy plastic back that's smooth to the touch.

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