First Leaked Display Part from the 5.5-Inch iPhone 6

[bushman4]

Picture doesn't look real. I wouldn't be surprised to see Apple come up with something totally different than what we are seeing in the 4.7 leaks. I
It's almost as Applle leaked these part Mockups intentionally to keep everyone off guard.
With the 5 we never had leaks 4 months before
The actual release date

 

[Piggie]

Apple has 1,000 engineers working solely on CPUs.

Really. 1000 people just on their CPU's in iOS devices?

 

[mysticbluebmw]

No, it's still stupidly large. Most of us are just sitting here in shock, mouth agape.

Your mouth agape, maybe. Most people's mouths...no.

I still can't fathom why some people seem to think that their opinion is right and always in the majority. Apple, wouldn't sell the devices if there wasn't a market. Based of projected production, it's quite clear there is a rather LARGE market, indeed. Speaking only for myself: I had left iPhone and went to an S5, but a larger iPhone may sway me right back again.

 

[Technarchy]

And suddenly, one hand use became useless, as Apple fans around the world supported Apple's decision to sell a bigger iPhone than ever.

There was a time when the one-handed argument made more sense.

Especially when on considers the large phones from 2010 and 2011.

Dell streak:

152.9 mm (6.02 in) (h)
79.1 mm (3.11 in) (w)
9.98 mm (0.393 in) (d)

Galaxy Note 1

H 146.9 mm (5.78 in)
W 83 mm (3.27 in)
D 9.7 mm (0.38 in)

Currently, my daily driver is the S5 and usability is never a concern.

 

[iChrist]

The Note 3 is actually a decent size. The iPhone 5.5 won't be as wide as the Note 3 and as has already been mentioned it will also be thinner. I would go as far as saying that the iPhone 5.5 would be easier to handle than the Note 3.

You're not taking into account the fact that Jonny I've is gonna put another huge ugly bezel on this thing.

 

[Technarchy]

You're not taking into account the fact that Jonny I've is gonna put another huge ugly bezel on this thing.

When speaking about usability height isn't the concern. It's depth and width.

That doesn't mean big bezels aren't unsightly.

 

[Michael Scrip]

Really. 1000 people just on their CPU's in iOS devices?

The article actually says "chips" so it's probably not just CPUs.

And this was from 2011... so who knows how many more people Apple has working on silicon today.

http://techcrunch.com/2011/10/09/apple-1000-engineers-chips/

The point is... Apple doesn't use too many off-the-shelf parts... especially silicon. They design their own stuff... even if someone else manufacturers it.

Earlier you said "it's an ARM CPU" and made it sound like Apple doesn't really develop anything.

Did you know that ARM is just a set of instructions? And that Apple, or anyone, can use those instructions to develop their own chips? Then of course Apple gets someone to make the chips based on their design.

A lot of smartphones use Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. But guess what? Qualcomm is a "fabless" semiconductor company. They don't make chips either. Someone else does. And that's fine.

The Amazon Fire phone uses a Snapdragon processor... but I doubt Amazon had anything to do with the design of the chip.

On the other hand... Apple is very involved in chip design.

 

[ghost of jobs]

I have argued repeatedly that a 5+ inch phone would be too big and Apple wouldn't do it. But I'm fascinated to see how Apple addresses the size problem in a human way.

I'm starting to come around to the idea that this will be a fantastic option for consumers because Apple will bring enough innovation to the table to make this work.

Like they have on all the other iPhones.. largest bezels on the market... Mmm.

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...you don't really want to be the one trailing the specs esp as you are looked upon as "the best" arguably?

By who?.. fanboys?.. iPhone purchasers?..

2009 just called.. it wants it's headline back!..

 

[Gudi]

I have argued repeatedly that a 5+ inch phone would be too big and Apple wouldn't do it. But I'm fascinated to see how Apple addresses the size problem in a human way. I'm starting to come around to the idea that this will be a fantastic option for consumers because Apple will bring enough innovation to the table to make this work.

What kind of innovation? Do we expect the iPhone to be „smaller on the outside“.

 

[ghost of jobs]

My iPhone 5S screen is 326ppi. But I've never once thought it needs to be sharper.

And that's what Apple does when they design something. They don't add needless specs for the hell of it.

A). Compare side by side with a ONE m7, the 5s looks poor in comparison.. and if you think it runs poor you have never used one..

B).. 64bit anyone?.. with one gb of ram.. jeez..

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I'm with you on that.

And besides, Android needs those ridiculously high screen densities to compensate for fractional UI scaling, something iOS doesn't do in its system standard UI as everything is perfectly aligned to physical pixels. On Android, trying to make a single pixel thin line will result in a 2 pixels wide antialiased line because of fractional UI scaling, high density screens are used to mitigate that problem.

So basically like a Porsche 911, engine at the back, throws out the balance but is still better than 99% of the cars on the road due to engineers doing technical stuff to make it that way...

There you go kids.. the first car analogy on MR that works..

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Apple is not trailing the pack, only a complete fool would ignore that they were the first and most prolific phone to have BLE, first with a 64-bit architecture, thinnest and lightest, ...?

Thinnest?.. nope.. the 5/5s was only ever 4th thinnest on launch.. if u are gonna pull down someone else's comments.. don't try and back it up with lies..

Google "thinnest smartphone" if u don't believe me..

 

[dannyyankou]

Can someone tape it on their face to show the size?

I couldn't find it on someone's face, but this prototype I found looks pretty legit.

 

[Señor]

They're coming soon.

 

[ghost of jobs]

For what it's worth I've used a m7 for the last year, it fits fine in any Jean pocket. One handed use is fine, but I Wudnt want to go to 5.5in. Maybe a tad too large..

 

[Michael Scrip]

Compare side by side with a ONE m7, the 5s looks poor in comparison.. and if you think it runs poor you have never used one..

Ah yes... the HTC One M7 with a Full HD 1080p screen at 468ppi

Tragically... it was outsold by the iPhone with a pitiful 326ppi

What does that say about certain specs?

 

[Shade12]

Looking good ッ

 

[ArmCortexA8]

This is the first time I have seen iPhone display panels that are white when not powered on. Usually these appear to be black. Looks like the colour of e-Ink displays.

 

[Mattsasa]

I really hope apple doesn't go to these ridiculous 400-500+ pip screens people are talking about on this thread.

even 1080p on a smartphone is way overkill. I don't understand why people want it and why people are talking about 2560x1440, and 2272x1280 resolutions...


I am hoping the 4.7inch phone and 5.5inch phones have the same resolution, with different ppi. like the iPads.

and the 5.5inch phone can have something with a ppi around 275-350.
and the 4.7inch phone can have something with a ppi around 326-375.

It is possible though they will have the same ppi on both of them, and a different resolution.

I just hope they don't have different resolution and pip


I am also curious about the naming of these phones... will it just be the 4.7 iPhone 6 and the 5.5 iPhone 6?

 

[ArmCortexA8]

Ah yes... the HTC One M7 with a Full HD 1080p screen at 468ppi

Tragically... it was outsold by the iPhone with a pitiful 326ppi

What does that say about certain specs?

Specs are great, but the problem is the iPhone is more popular despite a lower quality screen. I hate Android phones and yes I've had them all - the OS is so clunky and garbage. Hopefully Apple will up the ante with the iPhone 6

 

[Serban]

I really hope apple doesn't go to these ridiculous 400-500+ pip screens people are talking about on this thread.

even 1080p on a smartphone is way overkill. I don't understand why people want it and why people are talking about 2560x1440, and 2272x1280 resolutions...


I am hoping the 4.7inch phone and 5.5inch phones have the same resolution, with different ppi. like the iPads.

and the 5.5inch phone can have something with a ppi around 275-350.
and the 4.7inch phone can have something with a ppi around 326-375.

It is possible though they will have the same ppi on both of them, and a different resolution.

I just hope they don't have different resolution and pip


I am also curious about the naming of these phones... will it just be the 4.7 iPhone 6 and the 5.5 iPhone 6?

For apple doesn't matter to go for 400-500 ppi race but for all apps to run perfectly

 

[xgman]

No, it's still stupidly large. Most of us are just sitting here in shock, mouth agape.

Speak for yourself please.

 

[Mattsasa]

For apple doesn't matter to go for 400-500 ppi race but for all apps to run perfectly

why in the world would apple need to move the pixel density up in their phones for all apps to run perfectly....

 

[TechGod]

You don't necessarily speak for "most"
I have a Galaxy S3 and am looking very hard for a iPhone 5S to replace it. One of the main reasons is the much better one handed use I get on my iPod Touch. So, the smaller form factor / screen size is preferred... FOR ME.
When I got my S3, I was pretty excited for the larger screen, but that quickly faded with the more cumbersome use with one hand. So from my perspective, Apple has been right on that stance. I think this move is reactionary and it will be very interesting if the only way to get the smaller device from Apple in the future is to buy an older model.

By the way, posted this using my iPod Touch when the S3 was sitting right there next to me on my nightstand.

I have a Nexus 4 here, no problems. You do realize that Apple will probably still keep the 4" display right?

 

[duffman9000]

No, it's still stupidly large. Most of us are just sitting here in shock, mouth agape.

Speak for yourself. We'll let the market decide what is too big. Ever wonder why Apple doesn't make a 17" MBP anymore?

 

[k995]

When the iPhone was first released, 3.5" was the perfect size for a phone. However after mobile gaming and browsing really took off, there was definitely a need for a larger screen to appreciate and utilise more content.

No it wasnt , it depends on the size of your hand. Apparently you (and apple )think everyone has a same size hand?

Some find 3.5 too small some find this too big . Apple insistance this was a "one size fits all" was BS from the beginning. Its good to finaly see them move on.

 

[Serban]

why in the world would apple need to move the pixel density up in their phones for all apps to run perfectly....

If they dont the next iphone will loose the retina and goes under 300 ppi