Do you think the iPhone 6 will have a larger screen?

vote

  • Will stay the same at 4''

    Votes: 10 20.8%

  • 4.3''

    Votes: 11 22.9%

  • 4.5''

    Votes: 7 14.6%

  • 4.6''

    Votes: 2 4.2%

  • 4.7''

    Votes: 12 25.0%

  • 4.8''

    Votes: 1 2.1%

  • 5''

    Votes: 5 10.4%
  • Total voters
    48
It will definitely be larger, no clue as to how big. 5" Seems to be a good size for a smartphone these days.
 
4 inch or 4.3 inch with same form factor. Apple will not go wider as Samsung and others. Tim Cook stated he wants a phone that can be held, and used with one hand, and for the masses. Not for the fanatics (kids) that want to use it as a main computer to play Games, YouTube, Movies type stuff. Samsung is your choice if you are a Movie/Game user. But we shall see won't we ? ;)
 
I just want it big enough to nicely run iPad-style apps. I dont like the iPhone UI for a lot of my apps :[
 
3rd Rock said:
4 inch or 4.3 inch with same form factor. Apple will not go wider as Samsung and others. Tim Cook stated he wants a phone that can be held, and used with one hand, and for the masses. Not for the fanatics (kids) that want to use it as a main computer to play Games, YouTube, Movies type stuff. Samsung is your choice if you are a Movie/Game user. But we shall see won't we ? ;)
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I agree but with the new swipe gesture to move between messages and emails it seems that a wider iphone will still be usable with 1 hand with this new feature.
 
3rd Rock said:
4 inch or 4.3 inch with same form factor. Apple will not go wider as Samsung and others. Tim Cook stated he wants a phone that can be held, and used with one hand, and for the masses. Not for the fanatics (kids) that want to use it as a main computer to play Games, YouTube, Movies type stuff. Samsung is your choice if you are a Movie/Game user. But we shall see won't we ? ;)
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This makes no sense. Why would they change the aspect ratio again? That would make it even harder for the developers than a relatively simple resolution change with a bigger screen. Seems like no one understands why the iPhone 5 got taller (hint: 16:9 is a common, reasonable aspect ratio).
 
Hoping for 4.3" without increasing the width too much. I use my phone with 1 hand very often and the benefits of a larger screen don't outweigh the loss of my ability to use the device with ease with one hand
 
Yeah I think something like 4.3 it makes a difference in a small package. I have both a s4 and iPhone 5. The s4 feels to big. Great phone but it feels like I have a pc in my pocket. Iphone 5 is just about right. Many friends of all ages says the same.
 
larger screen

I would like to think or dream that the iPhone 6 will have a larger screen but now I am not sure Apple is capable of developing one. They are on a backwards trend right now.
 
Since Apple will not go wider and can't really go any higher, I would bet the screen will stay the same. They can't change the screen size every year after all.
 
centavar said:
Since Apple will not go wider and can't really go any higher, I would bet the screen will stay the same. They can't change the screen size every year after all.
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Who said Apple won't go wider? Just curious if you can share the source of this fact, as you state it.
 
GoCubsGo said:
Who said Apple won't go wider? Just curious if you can share the source of this fact, as you state it.
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It's not a fact but a simple observation. However this may change just like they moved from 3.5 to 4, despite Steve's believe that 3.5 is the perfect size.

Look what I found on the subject:
...It hasn't so far, Cook said, because "a large screen today comes with a lot of tradeoffs."

Cook said that the bigger a screen gets, it gets darker, it uses more battery power, and it's less likely to show colors correctly.

Cook said Apple customers want Apple to weigh all those variables "and come out with a decision."

For now, Apple's verdict is that a slightly smaller screen is the best answer for the most customers.

Cook said that as those bigger screens require fewer tradeoffs it will be more likely that Apple installs them in its phones.
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Source
 
centavar said:
It's not a fact but a simple observation. However this may change just like they moved from 3.5 to 4, despite Steve's believe that 3.5 is the perfect size.

Look what I found on the subject:

Source
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He speaks of it but then again, we didn't need copy and paste when the iPhone came out and look what we have now.
 
I understand the issue Cook has with the battery, but to say that any screen larger than the 4" elongated one that is in the 5, would automatically be darker and display colors poorly is hogwash - I guess I better get rid of all my HDTV's & iPads at home and link up a bunch of 3.5 retinas - It may look stupid, but the colors will be accurate.
 
GoCubsGo said:
He speaks of it but then again, we didn't need copy and paste when the iPhone came out and look what we have now.
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Did actually someone at Apple said that about copy-paste? I think this is rather the Apple strategy-not the first, but the best.
 
not as their main phone, they won't make it bigger. and there's no point, really, in having two phones, one 4" and one 4.3". i think going 4" was apple's last card to play.
 
centavar said:
Did actually someone at Apple said that about copy-paste? I think this is rather the Apple strategy-not the first, but the best.
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No more than someone at Apple said that there will never be a wider screen. Tim Cook simply weighs pros and cons.
 
If they don't go with at least a 4.7" screen a lot of people are going to be done with the iPhone including myself. The 5s will be the real deal breaker though if they don't increase screen size.
 
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