This seems to be a debatable topic around here and I was wondering what most of you would vote to be the "ideal" size of the next iPhone? For me it would be 4 or 4.3 inches but nothing bigger because I can still grip my phone 4 inch android just fine.
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Ideal screen size for new iPhone
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Aside from the routine bumps in existing specs, there are only a few things I'd like to see in the next iphone.
4 inch screen (probably won't happen)
LTE (will happen for sure)
an LED light under the front glass for notifications (probably will never happen)
And finally, an option for the swype keyboard (I say doubtful)
Just my 2 cents.
4 inch screen (probably won't happen)
LTE (will happen for sure)
an LED light under the front glass for notifications (probably will never happen)
And finally, an option for the swype keyboard (I say doubtful)
Just my 2 cents.
Going by other poll's and other forums, it seems the majority online want at least 4-4.3" . I know I would in that range, like I've said before, if Samsung gave my GSII a 4.3" screen in a case/footprint that's barely larger then my iphone 4/4S then Apple can do the same, it just makes browsing and emailing etc so much better. I think they'll come in at 4" but then again this is Apple we're talking about, they may stick with 3.5" lol.
I like the current size.
IMO, if Apple increase the size they might actually sell less phones,
The beauty of the iPhone is that it's a unisex phone, women can easily use it too. Now imagine a woman trying to use use a 4.7" phone with one hand. She won't... unless she is amazonian.
IMO, if Apple increase the size they might actually sell less phones,
The beauty of the iPhone is that it's a unisex phone, women can easily use it too. Now imagine a woman trying to use use a 4.7" phone with one hand. She won't... unless she is amazonian.
I owned a Droid X and the larger screen did not give me any appreciable increase in viewing quality but the size made it more ungainly in my pocket and hand.
I like the smaller screens (3.7 would be great for me) anything that will stretch my pocket when its in there just doesn't sound too enjoyable for me.
with that said, I think 4" would be acceptable as well
with that said, I think 4" would be acceptable as well
My iPhone 4 still feels big compared to the phones before my 3G. I don't want the phone to get any bigger, and would like it to shrink a bit. While I would like a bigger screen, the size of the device is more important. I voted for 3.7 as that could fit on a device the same size as now, or even smaller, if the bezel was reduced.
as long as the overall size doesn't grow, i'm fine with an increase in screen size, but it isn't a huge draw for me. i'd be more excited to see lte (assuming it can be done with the same size constraint).
I think a lot of people look that they want more real estate for their screen, but completely forget that this is supposed to be a phone.
I understand the desire to see more, but that detracts from its general purpose in a sense.
Its like people want a small tablet, instead of having a phone with a computer built in.
If I need anything bigger than a 4inch screen, I'll get a tablet.
Can you see people using the iPad as a phone, putting it up to their ear as they walk down the road? lol
I understand the desire to see more, but that detracts from its general purpose in a sense.
Its like people want a small tablet, instead of having a phone with a computer built in.
If I need anything bigger than a 4inch screen, I'll get a tablet.
Can you see people using the iPad as a phone, putting it up to their ear as they walk down the road? lol
No matter what the next screen size is in the next iPhone, people will constantly B***H. I'd like to see it 4.3" and no larger. Of course I will get slammed for wanting it at 4.3" just as the guy who wants it to stay at 3.5".
I think a lot of people look that they want more real estate for their screen, but completely forget that this is supposed to be a phone.
I understand the desire to see more, but that detracts from its general purpose in a sense.
Its like people want a small tablet, instead of having a phone with a computer built in.
If I need anything bigger than a 4inch screen, I'll get a tablet.
Can you see people using the iPad as a phone, putting it up to their ear as they walk down the road? lol
How is wanting a 4" screen completely forgetting the fact that it is supposed to be a phone? Nobody is asking for 6 or 7" screens. Trying to make the comparison of a 4 or even 4.3" phone to the size of a tablet is absurd.
I'm so tired of this 3.5" screen. I wish to God the next iPhone were coming this summer and not this fall, but I seriously doubt that will happen.
I'd probably be fine with a 4" retina display. I think if we see a screen size bump, it won't be more than that.
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You were also looking at a less sharp screen compared to the iPhone. Screen size means nothing if the ppi is crap.
I'd probably be fine with a 4" retina display. I think if we see a screen size bump, it won't be more than that.
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You were also looking at a less sharp screen compared to the iPhone. Screen size means nothing if the ppi is crap.
I love the compact design of my iPhone 4, I simply HATE the massive phone designs, I also love the fact that due to it's 3.5" size that retina screen IMO is the best looking of any mobile device and I fear what difference it would make if Apple made a 4" screen reducing the PPI.
But then a lil extra space would be useful also however, so I voted for 3.7" but ONLY if the phone is the same height and width as the iPhone 4 and has the same PPI.
If not forget it and keep the wonderful 3.5" screen thanks!
I would also add this, as much as people complain and moan about the iPhones screen size, as much as you drool over the sizes offered on it's competitors devices, just remember exactly how many iPhones Apple sells with that lovely 3.5" screen!! Then ask yourself what chance their is of Apple changing the screen size?
But then a lil extra space would be useful also however, so I voted for 3.7" but ONLY if the phone is the same height and width as the iPhone 4 and has the same PPI.
If not forget it and keep the wonderful 3.5" screen thanks!
I would also add this, as much as people complain and moan about the iPhones screen size, as much as you drool over the sizes offered on it's competitors devices, just remember exactly how many iPhones Apple sells with that lovely 3.5" screen!! Then ask yourself what chance their is of Apple changing the screen size?