Does anyone else NOT want a larger display?

[Woochifer]

I already think that the current 4" screen pushes the limits of easy pocketability and one-handed use. It would be nice if Apple would update the current form factor with the new processor and hardware features, and simply add the new screen size choices, much like they did with the iPad line. But, I doubt that will happen. I plan to hold onto my 5s, so I won't have to assess how well (or badly) Apple implemented the larger form factor for a while.

Always appreciated that Apple was able to produce a lighter, thinner, and smaller phone that still outperformed larger and heavier competitors, despite using fewer cores, lower clock speeds, and a smaller battery. Android OEMs always tout choice, but what good is all that "choice" if all the smaller-screened options are just gimped versions of the larger models, with weaker performing processors and missing features?

 

[Enabledobject]

If people want a bigger screen, they should just get a 60" smart tv.
/sarc

 

[sunking101]

I already think that the current 4" screen pushes the limits of easy pocketability and one-handed use. It would be nice if Apple would update the current form factor with the new processor and hardware features, and simply add the new screen size choices, much like they did with the iPad line. But, I doubt that will happen. I plan to hold onto my 5s, so I won't have to assess how well (or badly) Apple implemented the larger form factor for a while.

Always appreciated that Apple was able to produce a lighter, thinner, and smaller phone that still outperformed larger and heavier competitors, despite using fewer cores, lower clock speeds, and a smaller battery. Android OEMs always tout choice, but what good is all that "choice" if all the smaller-screened options are just gimped versions of the larger models, with weaker performing processors and missing features?

The frankly tiny 5S is "pushing the limits of easy pocketability and one-handed use"?
How small are your pockets? If the screen was any smaller then one-handed use would be a moot point, as you wouldn't really do much with it besides make a phonecall and send an SMS.

I have always had my phone in an inside jacket pocket (or a 'manbag' in summer) and thus a larger phone would hold no problems for me. Stuffing one in my jeans pocket would be uncomfortable regardless of the size, so I refrain from such things.

It really does appear to me that Android owners *use* their phones as a smartphone, whereas your typical iPhone user just poses with theirs and could really get away with an old flip phone. Not only do we have people shuddering that the iPhone 6 will be bigger, lots are even calling for a *reduction* in the current size. Lolz.

What repeatedly comes up in these screen size threads is folk saying that they use an iPad for larger screen requirements. So they have room on their person for a whopping tablet, but not a 4.7" phone? They also don't mind using two hands with the tablet, but anything other than one-handed use with a phone is sacrilege.

So what exactly do you small screen fans use your iPhones for that an older tech mobile phone couldn't handle? If the new iPhones are going to be too big, just keep your present handset...or *gulp* ditch iPhones altogether. Aside from the fashion value, I shouldn't imagine that you would miss the functionality all that much. If you really needed a cutting edge smartphone, then you would be salivating over the upcoming larger screens. IMO of course ;-)

 

[NSA001]

For me, the original screen size until 4s has been perfect. The 5s I have now is almost too big imho but as it is just longer it's still ok for texting. If it will be wider I will not buy it. My pockets are full enough and my fingers are just long enough for texting by using one hand with the current model.

 

[chambone]

If people want a bigger screen, they should just get a 60" smart tv.
/sarc

no, 60" is too big. I have a 40 incher and it's the perfect size.

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I have always had my phone in an inside jacket pocket (or a 'manbag' in summer) and thus a larger phone would hold no problems for me.

You don't think wearing a manbag is a problem?

 

[sunking101]

no, 60" is too big. I have a 40 incher and it's the perfect size.

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You don't think wearing a manbag is a problem?

No alternative in summer. I have a lot of crap to carry about - keys, phone, wallet, sunglasses, cigarettes, lighter etc. There's no way all of that would fit into my trouser pockets.
I do have a semi-cool manbag, it's not a *gulp* bumbag. A jacket in the non-summer months is much more my style though.

 

[Woochifer]

The frankly tiny 5S is "pushing the limits of easy pocketability and one-handed use"?
How small are your pockets? If the screen was any smaller then one-handed use would be a moot point, as you wouldn't really do much with it besides make a phonecall and send an SMS.

Basic jeans most of the time. I found the 3.5" screen fine for most of my mobile needs. IMO, the 4" screen size is pushing things for easy pocketability and one-handed use.

I can do most things that I need to do just fine with the 4" screen size. If you can only make phone calls or send SMS texts with that screen size, then knock yourself with a phablet or whatever other Android options there are. That screen size is fine for most of my mobile needs. Those times when I might want a bigger screen, I'll make sure to bring a tablet on those rare occasions.

I have always had my phone in an inside jacket pocket (or a 'manbag' in summer) and thus a larger phone would hold no problems for me. Stuffing one in my jeans pocket would be uncomfortable regardless of the size, so I refrain from such things.

Stuffing a phablet into a jean pocket would be uncomfortable. Not so with the iPhone 5s, since I always carry only keys and spare change in one pocket, and my phone in the other.

It really does appear to me that Android owners *use* their phones as a smartphone, whereas your typical iPhone user just poses with theirs and could really get away with an old flip phone.

Appearances can be deceiving. Yes, the things that I do on my 5s include scheduling, streaming music, maps and GPS, live video, games, video chat, ticketing, photos, social networking, mobile and wi-fi network speed testing, video and photo editing, and web browsing. NONE of those things are the real smartphone functions that Android owners use, right?

Is it really this difficult to see how others might have different preferences or usage patterns from yours?

What repeatedly comes up in these screen size threads is folk saying that they use an iPad for larger screen requirements. So they have room on their person for a whopping tablet, but not a 4.7" phone? They also don't mind using two hands with the tablet, but anything other than one-handed use with a phone is sacrilege.

As I mentioned above, I only see the need for a larger mobile screen on very rare occasions. And in those times, I will make a point to bring a tablet along. Otherwise, the 5s meets nearly all of my mobile needs. A tablet is not something that I carry at all times, whereas I do carry the phone all the time. It's not all that difficult a concept to understand, is it?

So what exactly do you small screen fans use your iPhones for that an older tech mobile phone couldn't handle? If the new iPhones are going to be too big, just keep your present handset...or *gulp* ditch iPhones altogether. Aside from the fashion value, I shouldn't imagine that you would miss the functionality all that much. If you really needed a cutting edge smartphone, then you would be salivating over the upcoming larger screens. IMO of course ;-)

Yes, we're the ones that value fashion, and you're the one that needs to carry a manbag ... ooookay ...

 

[Rigby]

I have always had my phone in an inside jacket pocket (or a 'manbag' in summer) and thus a larger phone would hold no problems for me. Stuffing one in my jeans pocket would be uncomfortable regardless of the size, so I refrain from such things.

That's just the thing: The iPhone 4 easily fit any pocket, including jeans. You'd barely notice it was there. The 5/5S is already a little less comfortable with some jeans (have to be careful when sitting down). I definitely don't want a bigger phone (and I certainly will not lug around a "man purse"). I also don't see the need for a bigger display. The current size is perfectly fine for what I do with a phone.

So what exactly do you small screen fans use your iPhones for that an older tech mobile phone couldn't handle?

Perhaps we can turn the question around: What do you use your phone for that the 5/5S screen couldn't handle? I'm genuinely curious, since the things I do with my phone (email/messaging, maps, news, music/audiobooks, occasionally looking up stuff on the web, a few dozen assorted apps) work just fine.

If the new iPhones are going to be too big, just keep your present handset...

I will, if there is no iPhone 6 with the current form factor. The problem is that sooner or later the CPU/memory specs will be outdated and not run the latest OS and apps satisfactorily.

 

[sunking101]

Basic jeans most of the time. I found the 3.5" screen fine for most of my mobile needs. IMO, the 4" screen size is pushing things for easy pocketability and one-handed use.

I can do most things that I need to do just fine with the 4" screen size. If you can only make phone calls or send SMS texts with that screen size, then knock yourself with a phablet or whatever other Android options there are. That screen size is fine for most of my mobile needs. Those times when I might want a bigger screen, I'll make sure to bring a tablet on those rare occasions.



Stuffing a phablet into a jean pocket would be uncomfortable. Not so with the iPhone 5s, since I always carry only keys and spare change in one pocket, and my phone in the other.



Appearances can be deceiving. Yes, the things that I do on my 5s include scheduling, streaming music, maps and GPS, live video, games, video chat, ticketing, photos, social networking, mobile and wi-fi network speed testing, video and photo editing, and web browsing. NONE of those things are the real smartphone functions that Android owners use, right?

Is it really this difficult to see how others might have different preferences or usage patterns from yours?



As I mentioned above, I only see the need for a larger mobile screen on very rare occasions. And in those times, I will make a point to bring a tablet along. Otherwise, the 5s meets nearly all of my mobile needs. A tablet is not something that I carry at all times, whereas I do carry the phone all the time. It's not all that difficult a concept to understand, is it?



Yes, we're the ones that value fashion, and you're the one that needs to carry a manbag ... ooookay ...

The fact that you mock my summer 'manbag', which I use for purely practical reasons, shows that fashion is of great importance to you. My manbag is like a small leather messenger bag which I carry over one shoulder, it fulfills a practical purpose without looking terrible. I much prefer using my jacket but in warmer weather, needs must.
The size of my pockets doesn't determine how large a phone I can carry, how large a phone I need determines that. The 5S is tiny, makes my eyes fatigued after heavy use, and looks very feminine. It needs to be bigger and thank goodness it soon will be.

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Basic jeans most of the time. I found the 3.5" screen fine for most of my mobile needs. IMO, the 4" screen size is pushing things for easy pocketability and one-handed use.

I can do most things that I need to do just fine with the 4" screen size. If you can only make phone calls or send SMS texts with that screen size, then knock yourself with a phablet or whatever other Android options there are. That screen size is fine for most of my mobile needs. Those times when I might want a bigger screen, I'll make sure to bring a tablet on those rare occasions.



Stuffing a phablet into a jean pocket would be uncomfortable. Not so with the iPhone 5s, since I always carry only keys and spare change in one pocket, and my phone in the other.



Appearances can be deceiving. Yes, the things that I do on my 5s include scheduling, streaming music, maps and GPS, live video, games, video chat, ticketing, photos, social networking, mobile and wi-fi network speed testing, video and photo editing, and web browsing. NONE of those things are the real smartphone functions that Android owners use, right?

Is it really this difficult to see how others might have different preferences or usage patterns from yours?



As I mentioned above, I only see the need for a larger mobile screen on very rare occasions. And in those times, I will make a point to bring a tablet along. Otherwise, the 5s meets nearly all of my mobile needs. A tablet is not something that I carry at all times, whereas I do carry the phone all the time. It's not all that difficult a concept to understand, is it?



Yes, we're the ones that value fashion, and you're the one that needs to carry a manbag ... ooookay ...

The fact that you mock my summer 'manbag', which I use for purely practical reasons, shows that fashion is of great importance to you. My manbag is like a small leather messenger bag which I carry over one shoulder, it fulfills a practical purpose without looking terrible. I much prefer using my jacket but in warmer weather, needs must.
The size of my pockets doesn't determine how large a phone I can carry, how large a phone I need determines that. The 5/5S is tiny, makes my eyes fatigued after heavy use, and looks very feminine. It needs to be bigger and thank goodness it soon will be.

 

[Woochifer]

The fact that you mock my summer 'manbag', which I use for purely practical reasons, shows that fashion is of great importance to you. My manbag is like a small leather messenger bag which I carry over one shoulder, it fulfills a practical purpose without looking terrible. I much prefer using my jacket but in warmer weather, needs must.
The size of my pockets doesn't determine how large a phone I can carry, how large a phone I need determines that. The 5S is tiny, makes my eyes fatigued after heavy use, and looks very feminine. It needs to be bigger and thank goodness it soon will be.

Yes, you have your practical reasoning, and I have mine. Thanks for playing!

 

[sunking101]

That's just the thing: The iPhone 4 easily fit any pocket, including jeans. You'd barely notice it was there. The 5/5S is already a little less comfortable with some jeans (have to be careful when sitting down). I definitely don't want a bigger phone (and I certainly will not lug around a "man purse"). I also don't see the need for a bigger display. The current size is perfectly fine for what I do with a phone.
Perhaps we can turn the question around: What do you use your phone for that the 5/5S screen couldn't handle? I'm genuinely curious, since the things I do with my phone (email/messaging, maps, news, music/audiobooks, occasionally looking up stuff on the web, a few dozen assorted apps) work just fine.
I will, if there is no iPhone 6 with the current form factor. The problem is that sooner or later the CPU/memory specs will be outdated and not run the latest OS and apps satisfactorily.

I would suggest that you are a light user, and as you have hardly any video or internet requirements out of your phone, I can see why you don't need a larger screen. My own usage is 80% web browsing, 5% video and 15% calls/SMS/email.

 

[ZombiePete]

I would suggest that you are a light user, and as you have hardly any video or internet requirements out of your phone, I can see why you don't need a larger screen. My own usage is 80% web browsing, 5% video and 15% calls/SMS/email.

It's funny how people attack others for having different phone preferences than themselves. I personally like the iPhone the way it is but am glad for others who want it that a bigger phone is coming out.

Now instead of nitpicking how we use our phones, our manbags (or murses if you prefer), and/or our very manhood, let's just get over it and move on as a community.

 

[sunking101]

It's funny how people attack others for having different phone preferences than themselves. I personally like the iPhone the way it is but am glad for others who want it that a bigger phone is coming out.

Now instead of nitpicking how we use our phones, our manbags (or murses if you prefer), and/or our very manhood, let's just get over it and move on as a community.

I'm not attacking, merely defending the need for a larger screen. I absolutely understand why some people want to stick with the tiny screens but I do think that they aren't using iPhones to their design potential. Smartphones are so good nowadays that they really are mini-computers and the only thing limiting them becoming a 'one device for all' product is their display size. People who use premium smartphones in a manner that I used to use smartphones four years ago don't seem to 'get' the reason that most of us want a larger screen. Four years ago I was mainly using a laptop. Nowadays I'm mainly using my iPhone. I can't even be bothered getting my tablet out most of the time. The only thing my iPhone needs is a bigger screen. So in threads where people want smaller screens, there is going to be some ribbing. Likewise in the threads where people want larger screens. We definitely should have a manbag thread...

 

[EM2013]

I would suggest that you are a light user, and as you have hardly any video or internet requirements out of your phone, I can see why you don't need a larger screen. My own usage is 80% web browsing, 5% video and 15% calls/SMS/email.

That's pretty much my usage and I really have no need for a bigger screen nor do my eyes hurt while using it for a long time. I could deal with 4.7 in but the 5.5 no way.

 

[mlmwalt]

To put it in perspective, a 5.5" screen is bigger than the entire footprint of my 4s. The 4s is fine for me, if I want to view websites and stuff on a larger screen I break out the iPad. I'd prefer the 4" of the 5s over the probable 4.7" of the impending 6. That said I'll be springing for the 6 regardless.

 

[GoCubsGo]

I see no point in anything over 4.7" and even then, I'm hardly enthusiastic about it. I like to put my phone in my pocket comfortably. Color me weird.

I just can't figure out what the hipsters who wear their sister's skinny jeans will do with such a large phone but it's hip to want a large phone so I'm sure their sisters also have purses.

 

[Primejimbo]

I don't really care. I like my iPhone 4, and I like my iPhone 5 too. I did see the Lunima 920 and almost got it when I got my iPhone 5. I just don't get the whole fascination with having a huge screen all the time. I use my phone for light browsing and goofing around, and if I want a bigger screen I just use my iPad.

 

[Rigby]

I would suggest that you are a light user, and as you have hardly any video or internet requirements out of your phone, I can see why you don't need a larger screen. My own usage is 80% web browsing, 5% video and 15% calls/SMS/email.

Call it "light" or whatever you want. I use my phone primarily to organize my life, communicate, and look up stuff on the go. You seem to use it mostly for entertainment. That's fine. But please don't assume that everybody shares your preferences. I really don't understand why some people in this thread want Apple to "move away" from the current form factor. Is it really so bad if Apple offers choice for people that don't share your preferences?

 

[Jaguarr40]

Call it "light" or whatever you want. I use my phone primarily to organize my life, communicate, and look up stuff on the go. You seem to use it mostly for entertainment. That's fine. But please don't assume that everybody shares your preferences. I really don't understand why some people in this thread want Apple to "move away" from the current form factor. Is it really so bad if Apple offers choice for people that don't share your preferences?

I would not beyond a 5'5" because anything to me is too big and even anything but a 5" would be good for me..

 

[CPx]

The good news for people who like 4" is that the 5s is pretty future-proofed, in my opinion. It's got the 64-bit processor and Touch ID. Apps aren't even using the phone's full capability yet. The phone will last a while.

 

[Stuntman06]

The frankly tiny 5S is "pushing the limits of easy pocketability and one-handed use"?
How small are your pockets? If the screen was any smaller then one-handed use would be a moot point, as you wouldn't really do much with it besides make a phonecall and send an SMS.

I have a 4.8" phone for 2 years now. My previous phone was 3.7". I find I don't really have much of an issue with using my 4.8" phone (Galaxy S3) with one hand. It took a few weeks, but I eventually got used to it and don't have any issue using it one handed. On Android, I find that I rarely ever have to reach that corner of the screen. It could be the Android UI guidelines.

I can see that on iOS, one-handed use can be an issue. I have noticed on iOS, there are many apps that require you to touch the top left corner of the screen. This often where the button used to go back to the previous screen is.

I have always had my phone in an inside jacket pocket (or a 'manbag' in summer) and thus a larger phone would hold no problems for me. Stuffing one in my jeans pocket would be uncomfortable regardless of the size, so I refrain from such things.

I prefer using a phone pouch. The one I have has a magnetic flap. It has loops for threading your belt through. If you don't have a belt, there is a clip that you can clip to waist area of your pants or shorts. I have a work phone (iPhone 5S) and a personal phone. My phone pouch can fit either phone. When at work, I put my personal phone away and only carry around my work phone. When I leave work, I put my work phone away and only carry around my personal phone.