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4.7 vs. 5.5

Which one?

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5.5". I love the phones that are that big. I've put them in my pocket and found them to be no problem for me. It's great to be able to see so much more of a web page, book, pdf, etc before scrolling. I can actually read a pdf in portrait mode. Viewing pics and videos is better. Everyone has their use case, but 5.5 for me.
 
If I was going to get an iPhone 6, it would be 5.5 or iPhone 6 (phab) over the iPhone 6 (mini). Seeing the possible leaked battery capacity with the phab having nearly 40% bigger battery has made me feel this is Apple's real flagship and the mini one gets jipped with lesser features. It seems Apple is now copying Samsung's playbook and releasing two flagships per year. The Samsung S line is really the mini version of the Note. LG, HTC, and Sony have also tried to emulating the phablet strategy. I think Apple wants to attack the phablet segment very aggressively.

Just two months ago, I would have said 4.7 is the ideal size. Having a Xiaomi Mi 3 at 5 inches with nearly the same dimensions as the 5.5 inch LG G3, I have to reconsider. Sometimes a smaller device would feel more uncomfortable because of the jagged sides or overheat. This is why the LG G3 feels better in the hand than say a Sony Xperia Z2 or my Xiaomi Mi 3 feels better to hold longer than my HTC One M7. Battery life is generally a high priority for me. Even if I can squeeze out 2-3 hrs more of screen time usage, losing the one-handed feel would be something I would have to live with.
 
4.7 but will wait to see how the 5.5 (if it exists) feels in the hand.

I usually wait a few months after any hardware is released to see what issues it has. V1.0 are always a little bit dodgy.
 
I'll have to play with both and decide. Leaning 5.5 at the moment just because I think the overall experience would be terrific on such a big phone. I do get Samsung envy at times when I see those huge screens. Just not sure how easy to handle they are.
 
I need to see each but based on the past, I'd like to see the iPhone 6 be three sizes, staying the same size as the 5 and 5S.

I had the Evo and I hated the size (as well as the OS). I felt that the phone was a tad too big. That's when I jumped to the iPhone 4. I will try the 6 but there is the possibility that I just get the 5S
 
Can't vote on this until September 9th. I need to see the specs of the devices (assuming they talk about the 5.5 on the 9th). I really would prefer the 4.7 (well, I'd really prefer it stayed at 4, heh), but if they save a lot of premier features for the 5.5 ... I don't know. :(
 
This reminds me when Sony released two models of their PS3 back in 2006. Or how the PS Vita went slimmer but still got compromised with cheaper build quality. Or the smartphone flagship mini versions that generally get compromised vs their bigger brothers. I think Apple should make 32 GB the standard. But have 64 GB 5.5 at $299 and 128 GB 5.5 at $399 with contract.

It isn't even about picking between 4.7 vs 5.5 anymore. To me, it is picking which one is the better version of iPhone 6. Bigger footprints means you can cram more things into it. Faster CPU, bigger display, better camera, 2910 mAh battery, Sapphire glass, more iOS8's multi app window purposes, 128 GB option or a smaller device for better one-handed/pocketable use? I find very little advantages from the 4.7 model. This mini model got pigeonholed to the Pee Wee league for people with small hands or too scared to adapt carrying a larger phone with better specs and longer juice time. I see girls with Samsung Galaxy Notes no taller than 5-ft use it with no problem. And phab iP6 should be popular to them since they have purses/bags and older people with weaker vision. It also depends on which smartphone was your most recent the same way people try to adjust from driving a sedan to SUV and then back.

As seen from LG, a 5.5-inch can be comfortable if done right with little bezels and rounded edges and rear. My Mi 3 is nearly the same dimensions as the G3 and I find it more comfortable to hold than my 4.7 inch HTC One because of the rounded edges, slimmer profile, and very little overheat on battery saving mode (tops at 101 degrees vs M7's 111 degrees after 20 min of PvZ2).

For ideal one-handed use
4.7 > 5.5 inches

Better iPhone 6 model
5.5 > 4.7

For me, I prefer the s model. So iPhone 6s (phab) if I ever returned to iOS next year.
 
LadyX said:
What size is the S5?
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4.87 inches, I guess that means the display is 4.7

Specs
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Am I the only one who is perfectly fine with 4"?

Why do they need to get any bigger? 5.5" wouldn't even fit my pockets.
 
LadyX said:
What size is the S5?
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5.1 and to me that's great. Mind you the i6 will most likely be at 4.7 but you add the total overall dimension of borders it's like the size of S5 and that fits perfect in my hands. Can't wait. The 5.5 is too big...imagine talking on that thing...looking like a douchebag lol
 
sjperformance said:
5.1 and to me that's great. Mind you the i6 will most likely be at 4.7 but you add the total overall dimension of borders it's like the size of S5 and that fits perfect in my hands. Can't wait. The 5.5 is too big...imagine talking on that thing...looking like a douchebag lol
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Then I can't wait to adopt that douchebag look. :D
 
3lite said:
Which will you be getting?
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I am leaning towards the 4.7 at this point, but will actually play with both before purchasing. I use GPS a lot, mainly on my iPad though, so I shall have to wait and see.

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Gathomblipoob said:
Then I can't wait to adopt that douchebag look. :D
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This might've been valid 4 or 5 years ago, but with so many people using Samsung phones these days there's nothing weird at all about a 5.5" device. Now if you held a Galaxy Tab 7 or something like that up to your face, that might be a little weird. But, a Note 3 or even a Mega? Nah, those are fine.
 
I don't know at the moment I'm leaning towards the 4.7. I've used galaxy notes and enjoyed them but at the moment I have the S5 and am enjoying the more manageable size.
 
I'll most likely go with the 4.7 inch simply because I don't like phones that are too big. I feel that the 4.7 inch is about the perfect amount of width that I will feel comfortable using.
 
4.7" for me. Been using the Note 3 for the last year and it is just a tad too big, even with the software features. 4.7" is a nice compromise for screen size and one handed usage.

Just hope the battery size doesn't get too affected!
 
Genebaby said:
Neither for me, I'm trading my iPhone for hopefully the new Moto X or the next Nexus.

I like the things you can do easily in Android like changing your launcher and vanilla Kit Kat has bee great in my testing with the work phone. Android L should be even better.

I'm also over the home button, having a back button us handy.

I do still like the gestures on my iPad so I look forward to seeing what iOS 8 is like, I barely use the home button on the iPad. The iPhone could use gestures too.
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I'm not sure why we see this kind of response on the topic that specifically ask for 4.7" or 5.5" iPhone? Really? If you're waiting for Android, just go response to an appropriate thread in Android forum (there should be a "Moto X or new Nexus" thread somewhere). Or is it too lonely for you there? sheeesh..

On topic, definitely 4.7" for me. 5.5" is just too big. I'd have 4.3" if Apple makes it.
 
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I think this poll should have 3 options:

#1. 4.7" Because that is what suits my needs.
#2. 5.5" Because that is what suits my needs.
#3. 4.7" Because it will be the only choice come September.
 
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