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Form factor refers to the physical size, shape, layout, and design style of a device or its components, particularly in electronics like mobile phones, laptops, and motherboards. In mobile devices, form factor determines how a phone looks and feels—such as bar (candybar), clamshell (flip phone), slider, or foldable. It also influences portability, usability, and hardware placement (e.g., camera, buttons, ports). In computing, form factor can describe standard sizes like ATX or Mini-ITX for motherboards. A device’s form factor plays a key role in its ergonomics, user experience, and market appeal.
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