Do you think that the iPhone 4S is the peak of Apple's phone designs

SunnyRenegade33 · Nov 21, 2012, 09:08 PM

In terms of design - not performance. Does anyone else feel like the iPhone 4S will be the peak of Apple, Inc.'s phones aesthetically speaking? I have no doubt that Apple will continue to release better performing products - but as far as design goes, I think iPhone 4S is the peak.

I'm not a huge fan of the iPhone 5's design. I feel that it's actually a little bit too thin (never thought I'd be complaining about that) and I think it's awkwardly tall. I also dislike the the back of the iPhone 5 in terms of it's color.

Even if Apple released a transparent glass phone, I still would prefer the iPhone 4's design to it. The only thing that would prompt me to upgrade my phone at this point would be a SIGNIFICANT technological upgrade (something more than a tiny bit faster, or a tiny bit more resolute). Maybe something like the discovery of a technology that could project digital projections from your phone or something

What do you guys think? Has Apple reached it's peak in terms of design when it comes to phones with the 4S? Or do you prefer the new design of the 5, and think that Apple's future products will trump what we're familiar with today?

deannnnn · Nov 21, 2012, 09:10 PM

The iPhone 4S looked exactly like the 4, so if anything you're arguing that the 4 was the peak of Apple's phone designs. Regardless, I disagree.

mohsy90 · Nov 21, 2012, 09:14 PM

No!

scaredpoet · Nov 21, 2012, 09:16 PM

To me the iPhone 5 is superior, and I wouldn't really want to go back to a 4/4S. So, no.

kannesss · Nov 21, 2012, 09:18 PM

No. If it were they would have released it instead of a 5.

JayLenochiniMac · Nov 21, 2012, 09:18 PM

No, the peak has yet to come (probably the iPhone 6), after they've reduce the wasted space above and below the screen on the iPhone 5 (made possible by smaller components in the future), which will allow them to enlarge the screen further and make it wider like the 3G/3GS. The 4/4S already looks squanty, not to mention having the same wasted space found on the 5.

I'd have to say the build quality of the 4/4S is superior to the 5 though.

nuckinfutz · Nov 21, 2012, 09:20 PM

When the iPhone 5 came out it instantly made my iPhone 4 look and feel like outdated technology.

The weight, the chamfered edges and thin design all meld together nicely. I haven't personally met anyone that thought the design of the 4 series was preferable other than one that thought the screen was a bit long for her fingers.

sviato · Nov 21, 2012, 09:38 PM

I like the design of the 5 much more, especially since Apple changed what I didn't like about the 4S design. So no, it's not the peak and I'm sure there will be better designs in the future as well

haruhiko · Nov 21, 2012, 09:47 PM

No. It's heavy (this was a comment from my friend made in 2010 about the iPhone 4 design). And it's also thick (in 2012's standard).

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Originally Posted by sviato

I like the design of the 5 much more, especially since Apple changed what I didn't like about the 4S design. So no, it's not the peak and I'm sure there will be better designs in the future as well

the 5 is so light and the change in aspect ratio of the screen to 16:9 is really great when you watch videos.

Minhimalism · Nov 21, 2012, 10:15 PM

I think the 5 is a nice step ahead of the 4/4S design, personally.

Applejuiced · Nov 21, 2012, 10:19 PM

The i5 design, looks and features beat the i4/4S.
Now if you can only afford the $99 4S model and want to convince yourself the latest model is not that great then its a different story

canyonblue737 · Nov 21, 2012, 10:20 PM

I am split, I think the black iPhone 5 looks fresher and more modern today than the iPhone 4/4S and the weight is fantastic... but there was always something classy and unique about the all glass design of the 4/4S and I think it was far, far, far, far more impervious to day to day wear than the 5.

Still, Apple had to move on and they did. I like it.

\-V-/ · Nov 21, 2012, 10:20 PM

I think the 5 is the best phone design from Apple so far. It feels very well built.

chrislaw · Nov 21, 2012, 11:14 PM

If anything the iPhone 5 looks very similar to your peak, yet slimmer, lighter, sleeker and IMO more elegant with the addition of the chamfers. So, no.

And from a personal preference it feels much better. I have large hands and the screen feels perfect to me.

jalamanta · Nov 22, 2012, 06:14 AM

OP, all people here buy whatever apple releases and then they justify their purchase.

The design of 5 is awkward, starting from it tallness which looks forced and ending with the back with its strange choice of colours and separation.

Placement of camera lens is also questionable, as it is not in the middle of upper backpanel.

All in all, 5 might be the worst designed apple product in the last 10 years.

tymaster50 · Nov 22, 2012, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jalamanta

OP, all people here buy whatever apple releases and then they justify their purchase.

The design of 5 is awkward, starting from it tallness which looks forced and ending with the back with its strange choice of colours and separation.

Placement of camera lens is also questionable, as it is not in the middle of upper backpanel.

All in all, 5 might be the worst designed apple product in the last 10 years.

Lmao! Don't feed the troll guys

MattMJB0188 · Nov 22, 2012, 06:40 AM

I 100% agree with the OP. I hate the iPhone 5. Feels cheap and I hate the long screen. I'll be saving my upgrade for the Galaxy S IV. The 4S had an awesome form factor and design. That's why I still use it haha.

Those who say otherwise are just trying to justify their iPhone 5 purchase.

tymaster50 · Nov 22, 2012, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattMJB0188

I 100% agree with the OP. I hate the iPhone 5. Feels cheap and I hate the long screen. I'll be saving my upgrade for the Galaxy S IV. The 4S had an awesome form factor and design. That's why I still use it haha.

Those who say otherwise are just trying to justify their iPhone 5 purchase.

>hates long screen
>galaxy s series is bigger than iPhone
And so if you like the iPhone 5 you're automatically trying to justify a purchase? Wow.

lunaoso · Nov 22, 2012, 07:55 AM

The "peak of Apple's phone designs" is really a matter of opinion. Some will say the 5 is ugly, some will say the 4 is ugly, others will say the 6 is ugly.

rollingstart · Nov 22, 2012, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MattMJB0188

I 100% agree with the OP. I hate the iPhone 5. Feels cheap and I hate the long screen. I'll be saving my upgrade for the Galaxy S IV. The 4S had an awesome form factor and design. That's why I still use it haha.

Those who say otherwise are just trying to justify their iPhone 5 purchase.

I was with you until you mentioned Samsung.

You must be joking or trolling if you think anything Samsung will make will be of nicer quality than Apple.

1080p · Nov 22, 2012, 08:40 AM

iPhone Liquid Metal Concept

AJAAY · Nov 22, 2012, 08:54 AM

The 4 design was amazing (I came to iPhone on the 4s)

The 5 made something that was already good, better.

I think the next design the screen should be a tad wider and it will be perfect.

Spink10 · Nov 22, 2012, 08:58 AM

No - 5 was better than 4S

OutSpoken · Nov 22, 2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 1080p

iPhone Liquid Metal Concept

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Meh, that looks like a regular android phone...reminds me of the SIII

I love the design of the 4, and always wondered how Apple would top it. and if you ask me, I think Apple felt the the same way, which is why they didn't radically change it with the 5. Just refined it.

When I hold relatives 4's and 4S phones, I realise just how different they are compared to the iPhone 5.

My only complaint about the 5 is the annodised aluminium material, which is with out a doubt prone to out of the ordinary scratches.

but despite its thinness and length, it still carrys a nice weight.

wc17 · Nov 22, 2012, 09:28 AM

The people that criticize the iPhone 5 design are those that have not used it for a good period of time.

If you use it for more then just 5 minutes you'd realize it the best iPhone made to date. No question.

Nov 21, 2012, 09:08 PM	#1
SunnyRenegade33 macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2012	Do you think that the iPhone 4S is the peak of Apple's phone designs In terms of design - not performance. Does anyone else feel like the iPhone 4S will be the peak of Apple, Inc.'s phones aesthetically speaking? I have no doubt that Apple will continue to release better performing products - but as far as design goes, I think iPhone 4S is the peak. I'm not a huge fan of the iPhone 5's design. I feel that it's actually a little bit too thin (never thought I'd be complaining about that) and I think it's awkwardly tall. I also dislike the the back of the iPhone 5 in terms of it's color. Even if Apple released a transparent glass phone, I still would prefer the iPhone 4's design to it. The only thing that would prompt me to upgrade my phone at this point would be a SIGNIFICANT technological upgrade (something more than a tiny bit faster, or a tiny bit more resolute). Maybe something like the discovery of a technology that could project digital projections from your phone or something What do you guys think? Has Apple reached it's peak in terms of design when it comes to phones with the 4S? Or do you prefer the new design of the 5, and think that Apple's future products will trump what we're familiar with today?
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deannnnn macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York City & South Florida	The iPhone 4S looked exactly like the 4, so if anything you're arguing that the 4 was the peak of Apple's phone designs. Regardless, I disagree. __________________ MacBook Pro (Retina) / iPhone 5 / iPad 1
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Nov 21, 2012, 09:18 PM	#6
JayLenochiniMac macrumors 68040 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Sanfrakota	No, the peak has yet to come (probably the iPhone 6), after they've reduce the wasted space above and below the screen on the iPhone 5 (made possible by smaller components in the future), which will allow them to enlarge the screen further and make it wider like the 3G/3GS. The 4/4S already looks squanty, not to mention having the same wasted space found on the 5. I'd have to say the build quality of the 4/4S is superior to the 5 though. __________________ Home iMac 27" 2.9GHz Intel Core i5 Work iMac 24" 2.8GHz Core 2 Extreme Mobile iPad 2 & iPhone 5
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Nov 21, 2012, 09:18 PM	#5
kannesss Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Above.	No. If it were they would have released it instead of a 5.
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nuckinfutz macrumors 603 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Middle Earth	When the iPhone 5 came out it instantly made my iPhone 4 look and feel like outdated technology. The weight, the chamfered edges and thin design all meld together nicely. I haven't personally met anyone that thought the design of the 4 series was preferable other than one that thought the screen was a bit long for her fingers.
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sviato macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Mississauga, Canada	I like the design of the 5 much more, especially since Apple changed what I didn't like about the 4S design. So no, it's not the peak and I'm sure there will be better designs in the future as well
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Applejuiced macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: At the iPhone hacks section.	The i5 design, looks and features beat the i4/4S. Now if you can only afford the $99 4S model and want to convince yourself the latest model is not that great then its a different story
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canyonblue737 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2005	I am split, I think the black iPhone 5 looks fresher and more modern today than the iPhone 4/4S and the weight is fantastic... but there was always something classy and unique about the all glass design of the 4/4S and I think it was far, far, far, far more impervious to day to day wear than the 5. Still, Apple had to move on and they did. I like it.
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chrislaw macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: central ohio	If anything the iPhone 5 looks very similar to your peak, yet slimmer, lighter, sleeker and IMO more elegant with the addition of the chamfers. So, no. And from a personal preference it feels much better. I have large hands and the screen feels perfect to me. __________________ 21.5" iMac-8gb RAM-1tb HD 13" Macbook Pro-8gb RAM-750gb HD 32gb White iPhone 5 Twitter - @ceegeelawrence Instagram - @ceegeelawrence
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Nov 22, 2012, 06:14 AM	#15
jalamanta macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2011	OP, all people here buy whatever apple releases and then they justify their purchase. The design of 5 is awkward, starting from it tallness which looks forced and ending with the back with its strange choice of colours and separation. Placement of camera lens is also questionable, as it is not in the middle of upper backpanel. All in all, 5 might be the worst designed apple product in the last 10 years.
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Nov 22, 2012, 06:40 AM	#17
MattMJB0188 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Indiana	I 100% agree with the OP. I hate the iPhone 5. Feels cheap and I hate the long screen. I'll be saving my upgrade for the Galaxy S IV. The 4S had an awesome form factor and design. That's why I still use it haha. Those who say otherwise are just trying to justify their iPhone 5 purchase.
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Nov 22, 2012, 07:55 AM	#19
lunaoso macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New England, USA	The "peak of Apple's phone designs" is really a matter of opinion. Some will say the 5 is ugly, some will say the 4 is ugly, others will say the 6 is ugly.
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AJAAY macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2012	The 4 design was amazing (I came to iPhone on the 4s) The 5 made something that was already good, better. I think the next design the screen should be a tad wider and it will be perfect.
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Nov 22, 2012, 08:58 AM	#23
Spink10 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Nov 2011	No - 5 was better than 4S
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Nov 22, 2012, 09:28 AM	#25
wc17 macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2012	The people that criticize the iPhone 5 design are those that have not used it for a good period of time. If you use it for more then just 5 minutes you'd realize it the best iPhone made to date. No question.
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