The HTC One has a 4.7" 468PPI display
But yeah, 1080p @5" is 441" and there are many devices that use that.
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Apple Reportedly Launching Two New iPhones with Larger Flat Sapphire Displays in September
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You guys should read my article I made concerning Apples choice of resolution. 
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1699542/
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1699542/
Exactly. Those who are worried about 4.7 being too big need to hold the Moto X. It is as close to the perfect size and shape of any phone that I've seen. If the iPhone 6 could have similar dimensions, it's more screen with no compromises. My only concern is the physical home button. If side the bezels are reduced or eliminated, big top and bottom bezels will make it too tall and awkward - like the Nexus 7.
I hope it's sooner than the fall.
Personally, I'll have to see them and feel one before I buy the huge one. Seeing some of the larger Android phones in the wild some just look too big to be really portable. Obviously Apple needs to respond with a bigger phone, but just not sure if it's for me.
Personally, I'll have to see them and feel one before I buy the huge one. Seeing some of the larger Android phones in the wild some just look too big to be really portable. Obviously Apple needs to respond with a bigger phone, but just not sure if it's for me.
I think this article is mostly BS. It says Apple will keep the 5S but build it with cheaper materials. Isn't that basically a 5S in 5C clothing? No way is Apple going to keep the 5S name but change the design. Once they change the design it's no longer a 5S.
As others have stated, hopefully they give us a choice. Pretty sure I don't want a phone that big. It doesn't matter how thin or light it is if the other dimensions get too large. Eventually you hit a size of diminishing returns. Would you want to carry around a phone that was the dimensions of a letter size sheet of paper?? It is extremely light and thin!!!
After using iPhone 5 (4") since it's launch and now Nexus 5 (5") for a month, I'm leaning towards idea that I want something in the middle. 4,5-4,7'' sounds about right, especially if the bezels are very minimal.
As others have stated, hopefully they give us a choice. Pretty sure I don't want a phone that big. It doesn't matter how thin or light it is if the other dimensions get too large. Eventually you hit a size of diminishing returns. Would you want to carry around a phone that was the dimensions of a letter size sheet of paper?? It is extremely light and thin!!!
they are called iPads and people carry them around all the time
the best thing about this rumor if true, is there will not be large lineups unless the sheep who dont want it still get one
The ONLY way I would get a larger screen iPhone is if the phone itself isn't any larger (or marginally larger) and it was still retina quality (not just ppi but also viewing angle and ability to see in sunlight, both of which are excellent on the current iPhones and pretty terrible on larger phones I've had a chance to play around with).
It looks like the most reasonable rumor is the 4.7 phone. I'm betting the mythical iPhablet 5.7 is probably an iPad variant and not an iPhone.
Here's a far more sensible take on the same article:
Latest sketchy rumor claims Apple to launch two 'iPhone 6' models with 4.7" & 5.5" displays in Sept.
Latest sketchy rumor claims Apple to launch two 'iPhone 6' models with 4.7" & 5.5" displays in Sept.
As a woman who owns many pairs of designer jeans and has friends who do also, not a single one of us has any interest in putting our phone in our pocket. Who does that
Looking forward to seeing what Apple has in store for iPhone 6...the larger screen is a good step in the right direction. Finally.
Every girl from 13 to 25 puts their phone in their back jeans pocket.
Quadruple the iPhone 5 Resolution Again
I think the most elegant way to handle these new larger screen sizes is to quadruple the resolution again - like they did with the iPhone 4 (double resolution in each direction). I'll leave it as an exercise to another commenter with more time than me to hash out the PPI, but I think it's somewhere in the range of low 500s for the 4.7". The larger 5.5" (if there is one) would simply use the same resolution at a lower PPI (just like the difference between an iPad and iPad Mini).
I think the most elegant way to handle these new larger screen sizes is to quadruple the resolution again - like they did with the iPhone 4 (double resolution in each direction). I'll leave it as an exercise to another commenter with more time than me to hash out the PPI, but I think it's somewhere in the range of low 500s for the 4.7". The larger 5.5" (if there is one) would simply use the same resolution at a lower PPI (just like the difference between an iPad and iPad Mini).
As a customer, how will I ever decide which screen size to choose?
I don't really like the idea. I'd prefer Apple picked the best size for me. I know that sound weird. I think it will be a very tough decision though and don't really want to deal with it.
I think it could lead to people waiting rather than feeling they "have" to upgrade immediately.
I don't really like the idea. I'd prefer Apple picked the best size for me. I know that sound weird. I think it will be a very tough decision though and don't really want to deal with it.
I think it could lead to people waiting rather than feeling they "have" to upgrade immediately.
I wouldn't mind the 4.7" iPhone as long as the phone itself isn't much larger than the current 5S. No way I'd carry around a giant 5.5" phone though. No interest in that at all. But for those who want something that size, I have no problem with Apple offering something to appease those consumers as well.
lmao oh there will be lines. Apple is gonna make the phone look very attractive, as they always do.
Apple's marketing, beauty, commercials etc etc will be more than enough to make people want it.
as long as it's lightweight and pretty, it will sell.
That would be such a horrible product, I doubt you would actually buy it after trying it. Many people can use the iPhone without a case or screen protector and not damage it, so I'm not sure what you're doing wrong. If you want your iPhone looking and feeling like a Fisher Price toy, that's your prerogative, but please don't suggest they start that way.
I was hoping for new magical colors
Seriously, there will be two size iPhones (obvious) and those who want the current size can by that and those who want large can buy that.
5S stays 5C goes
Done!
Just a wild thought: What if the 5.5'' is an iPad nano and not an iPhone?
But realistically I hope the 5.5'' is just a prototype that will never make it into a product.
As many others commented, I see a 4.7'' more likely. I remember seeing other phones at this size and it just feels more like something Apple would do.
A 5.5'' iPhone? I really can't imagine that for the time being. It would look like the EOL 17'' Macbooks, huge and too bulky compared to most other Apple products (where thin, flat and small is in).
Also, developers would have to think about even more sizes in the future. Apple usually likes to keep things simple.