Quite a lot:
- energy efficency: a phone with a screen on will depleate battery very fast. This thing claims 20 h battery lide while actually using it
- readability in full sunlight: most phones are not readable in full sunlight and consume a lot in this situation
- impermeability: while many phones nowadays can withstand some water, this thing is designed to be used under the rain
Is it worth it? I guess it depends on the use you make of you bike…
Just guessing: trying to minimize vortexes and turbulences.