I wouldn't mind it going up to 3.7", just no larger than a 4". Some of the android phones are huge. I realize it's all relative to one's preference.
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Anyone want the iPhone's screen to stay the size it is now?
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It makes no difference to me if Apple decides on making larger size iPhone's, so long as they continue to make the current 3.5" screen. I am happy with that size and have no desire to get a larger phone screen size.
For me its a tough one. As far as I'm concerned the my iPhone 4 screen is THE BEST screen I have ever seen on a mobile phone period!, due to that magical PPI retina resolution. And I am MORE then happy with the phones compact size, I just find it a bit too heavy but that's it!
So I am way more then happy for them to keep the same screen and size, yet I can also appreciate if it was a bit bigger, 3.7 or 4" would be acceptable BUT ONLY if the PPI was 320 or more and ONLY if the phone was the same size as the current design or fractionally bigger and I mean factionally.
I have to say though I REALLY love my iPhone 4 design, the bezel is nice and big enough to allow my hands to hold the phone and thumb type and as I said the screen is awesome, 3.5" is big enough. I would love a slightly thinner and lighter device with the same 3.5" retina screen and same width and length and a dual core A6 CPU at 1ghz with 1gb ram and a dual core PowerVR Series 6 GPU, capacitive home button and a Sony Ericsson 12mpx 1080p camera. And LTE support. Perfect
So I am way more then happy for them to keep the same screen and size, yet I can also appreciate if it was a bit bigger, 3.7 or 4" would be acceptable BUT ONLY if the PPI was 320 or more and ONLY if the phone was the same size as the current design or fractionally bigger and I mean factionally.
I have to say though I REALLY love my iPhone 4 design, the bezel is nice and big enough to allow my hands to hold the phone and thumb type and as I said the screen is awesome, 3.5" is big enough. I would love a slightly thinner and lighter device with the same 3.5" retina screen and same width and length and a dual core A6 CPU at 1ghz with 1gb ram and a dual core PowerVR Series 6 GPU, capacitive home button and a Sony Ericsson 12mpx 1080p camera. And LTE support. Perfect
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I'm going to need bigger eventually. Looking at this screen strains my eyes. I'll be blind if by the iPhone 7 if they don't increase it a bit.
I'm not even really concerned with PPI. I'd give up a couple unnoticeable PPI for a little more real estate.
I'm not even really concerned with PPI. I'd give up a couple unnoticeable PPI for a little more real estate.
In a nutshell in answer to your question: No.
4-4.3 maybe. Hoping for 4" though, definitely not these 4.6" rumours flying around.
4-4.3 maybe. Hoping for 4" though, definitely not these 4.6" rumours flying around.
I guess a larger screen would be nice, but I like the current iPhone size because it fits perfectly in my hand and my pocket.
Yes! I am perfectly fine with the current size. The whole "gotta have a huge friction' screen" is Android nonsense to try to make up for the fact that the Android OS is fragmented piece of poo.
The side of my 4S is PERFECT!
Steve
The side of my 4S is PERFECT!
Steve
Yes, but unfortunately it will be 4"+ for the battery for LTE. However, I'm on AT&T, so LTE is irrelevant, and I won't be upgrading for a long time.
I don't see Android screens getting smaller or larger for that matter. Most Android phones are between 4"-4.6" with 4.3" being the preferred size of most. The Galaxy Note is the exception, but that is more of a small tablet then a phone.
If Apple decides to make the next iPhone a 4G LTE device and add a more powerful processor I don't see it getting thinner, smaller or lighter. Even the next generation 4G radios and antennas are still going to consume more power then comparable 3G devices so it's going to take a larger capacity battery to have acceptable battery life. A larger screen will allow them more room to install a better battery. Like it or not an LTE iPhone is likely to grow in size.
4 inch would be perfect...4.3 max
I do not want a 4.6 or 5 inch giant monster.
Bigger screen = more battery which could make it heavier, thicker, etc.
I do not want a 4.6 or 5 inch giant monster.
Bigger screen = more battery which could make it heavier, thicker, etc.
I'll say 3.5" is still the best for a phone. And its screen size is one of the reason I chose the iPhone over those humongous Samsung Galaxy Note. I can easily slip it into my pocket, take it out to make calls and stuff- after all, it's just a phone.
Apple introduced the iPad for those who want a larger display screen. If anyone wants iOS on a larger screen, then they should just get an iPad instead, not an iPhone.
3.5" is Apple's iPhone standard size.
Apple introduced the iPad for those who want a larger display screen. If anyone wants iOS on a larger screen, then they should just get an iPad instead, not an iPhone.
3.5" is Apple's iPhone standard size.
I do not believe 4g will make the iPhone heavier or thicker. Other phones are just as thin or even thinner then the iPhone already and as for weight, Apple only needs to change the case materials, replacing the back from glass to metal or plastic for one would reduce weight.
I also do not think that a phone must be bigger just to have 4g radi either.
A 4 inch screen would be a good size and won't take up much pocket estate granted the samsung galaxy 2 is over 4 inch, but to answer the question yes its time apple increases the size the competition will on kill them in the latter if apple don't think about these little things and besides with a ton of apps and games available in the appstore it wouldn't hurt to try them on a bigger screen (not the iPad)