Seen in action, this phone looks fantastic. Check out this video some guy made based on the leaks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lPW1lTO4OI
I really wish they took a page out of the Moto X's book and used similar dimensions. this thing will be too big.
Apple managed to make a phone with similar to larger overall dimensions compared to the competition yet with a smaller screen.....ggrreeaatt!
I think this size thing is being way overblown. Thinness and lightness plays into the overall feel of size more than most realize, and according to the leaks this thing is even thinner than the 5s (which is already 25% thinner than the Moto X for example) and will most likely be lighter than most phones with the same size screen.
I thought the same as you as first but the more I consider it, and look at the measurements, the less I worry.
Now just bring on the 5.5" version please.
I get what you're saying, but general surface area makes a huge impact. Manufacturers are ynderstandly concerned with thinness, but a a certain point this should stop coming at the expense of footprint. This thing is going in my pocket after all. I don't think they should have gone for thinness over tallness in this scenario. The bezel doesn't need to be that thick.
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I think this size thing is being way overblown. Thinness and lightness plays into the overall feel of size more than most realize, and according to the leaks this thing is even thinner than the 5s (which is already 25% thinner than the Moto X for example) and will most likely be lighter than most phones with the same size screen.
I thought the same as you as first but the more I consider it, and look at the measurements, the less I worry.
Now just bring on the 5.5" version please.
I think this size thing is being way overblown. Thinness and lightness plays into the overall feel of size more than most realize
What makes you think all the things you praise about those phones WON'T be in either version of the iPhone 6? You have seen drawings and mock-ups.... those in now way show you how it will feel in hand, it's screen, it's performance ect ect. You said both LOOK better by miles... Ok. Do you purchase a phone because it "looks" good or because it WORKS good? You say the home button is holding them back.... Ummmmm yeah.... no. That is where the "finger print reader" is located. I guess it could be on the back (yeah that looks and works great it seems) but that would be silly. I also find it funny that you're calling the design a "larger" 5/5s. Sure the fronts look the same but show me a phone that goes from one gen to the next that has major front cosmetic changes... yeah it just doesn't happen. (changing the lettering or placement of X item is not "major" changes.) I say go for the 5s, it will leave more of the 6 for those that can actually see and want the new phone.I'm holding out hope that the leaks aren't the real thing. The Nexus 5 has an amazing feel in the hand and a great screen. The HTC One is essentially the best parts of the 3GS (curved back) and iPhone 5 (Aluminum). Both phones look MILES better than these leaks. I get that Apple thinks the Home button is iconic but it's starting to hold them back. Their reliance on it is forcing them to make a phone that will have a 4.7 inch screen and yet be larger than the S4 which has a 5 inch screen. I don't know if it will change but a larger iPhone 5/5s is not good looking at all. I'm going to hold out hope until the actual release but if the leaks are true then I'm going to pick up a 5s. I believe that the 5s is the peak of this design style.
What makes you think all the things you praise about those phones WON'T be in either version of the iPhone 6? You have seen drawings and mock-ups.... those in now way show you how it will feel in hand, it's screen, it's performance ect ect. You said both LOOK better by miles... Ok. Do you purchase a phone because it "looks" good or because it WORKS good? You say the home button is holding them back.... Ummmmm yeah.... no. That is where the "finger print reader" is located. I guess it could be on the back (yeah that looks and works great it seems) but that would be silly. I also find it funny that you're calling the design a "larger" 5/5s. Sure the fronts look the same but show me a phone that goes from one gen to the next that has major front cosmetic changes... yeah it just doesn't happen. (changing the lettering or placement of X item is not "major" changes.) I say go for the 5s, it will leave more of the 6 for those that can actually see and want the new phone.
You need to calm down. This is a rumors site and discussing mockups is what this site is all about. Here's a pic of the nexus 4 to 5
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Sure looks different to me. That's a single generation change. Apple is now in its 4th year of the glass surrounded by metal antennas design theme. And A LOT of people buy phones because of how they look. I can get my GMAIL on most phones now so looks do matter. And Apple prides itself on design but if this mockup is true then it's also lazy.
The home button is holding them back. The bezels look ridiculous on this mockup and it's because of the home button. Phil Schiller wants to talk about design? Let's see Apple embed the TouchID into the screen itself. It already sits under a glass button. Ditch the button and reduce the bezels.
I know it's still premature but based off these leaks taken with a grain of salt, if it is what maybe to come from apple I'm definitely unimpressed with it's design again I know it's not official but these leaks happen every year and are usually pretty close. It looks like a step backwards besides the screen size possibly.
I hate how hard it is to personalize the iPhone. I have to connect it to my computer every time I want to change something or download something. So ******** annoying.. so Im not excited about the new iphone.