Especially too since the 5s has on par or even better battery life than the 6

I don't know how accurate that statement is. It's been reported that 46% of active iOS devices are running iOS 8, and 49% have iOS 7. That's a very fast adoption rate given that the iPhone 6/6 Plus make up a proportionally small fraction of iOS devices. The fact that 95% of all iOS devices in use are running the latest two major releases of firmware also speaks volumes. Of course, part of it is Apple making it very easy to update, by putting a notification in Settings.Not true.
Steve Jobs convinced millions that he knew better than they do and therefore there is nothing to discuss. There'll be a robust market for the tiny phone for a long time.
Most regular users don't know or upgrade to the latest OS anyway. They just use the phone.
5S is at least going to iOS 10 for sure, 64 bit SoC gives it future proof and extra longevity
Actually the Z3 compact just recently came out which has a 4.7' display in the same form factor as the Z1 compact
In the picture below can really see the size difference between the 4.7-inch Z3 compact and the 4.7' iPhone 6
So I agree, there are lots of ways for Apple to increase the screen size while keeping the overall size down to a 5s range.
It's not unreasonable to think that the 5S will get iOS 10. Apple is very predictable when it comes to firmware support for older/discontinued iPhone models:Not really. What do you think happens after they add more ram more than likely to the next iPhone? What happened to the iPhone 4? Every the 6 and plus will run bad after they update ram in the future. Future proof? No
It's like buying a new car. It takes a few days to get use to it. A different phone is the same way. I bought a 6 Saturday and using it today has become second nature. What's nice is that beautiful screen. The 6 is going to be "THE" size iPhone to have for many years to come. Just my 2 cents.
if you go by that logic then the 6 and plus should have twice the ram just like every two years. updating to more will slow down all that have less. Have you not heard the problems people are reporting for ios8 on a 4s?It's not unreasonable to think that the 5S will get iOS 10. Apple is very predictable when it comes to firmware support for older/discontinued iPhone models:
iPhone 2G: 1, 2, 3 (3)
iPhone 3G: 2, 3, 4 (3)
iPhone 3GS: 3, 4, 5, 6 (4)
iPhone 4: 4, 5, 6, 7 (4)
iPhone 4S: 5, 6, 7, 8, ? (4?)
The 5S was released with iOS 7, which means at the bare minimum it would receive iOS 9 based on Apple's track record, and most likely 10. Whether it will run smoothly is another matter. But Apple isn't going to release an operating system that won't run on a device it's intended for. And you realize it can simply restrict resource-intensive features. For instance, the iPhone 4 had all the capabilities to run Siri, but it did not get Siri, partly to differentiate the new 4S, and also because the 4S could run more smoothly with Siri.
I don't need to. Because I actually have an iPhone 4S with iOS 8 and I haven't experienced any problems with it (not saying others haven't, but based on what I'm hearing from others, it's not a significant problem, and can just as easily be attributed to factors other than the fundamentals of the operating system). I also had iOS 6 on my 3GS up until I traded it in, and had no problems with that either.if you go by that logic then the 6 and plus should have twice the ram just like every two years. updating to more will slow down all that have less. Have you not heard the problems people are reporting for ios8 on a 4s?
Car analogy to me is more like:
5s to 6plus
Is like
Porsche Boxter to Ford F150.
Both are loved by their respective audiences
I am sure they will align a 4 incher to the current design when the battery technology will allow it. I have the same opinion as the OP, the phone is too big and too slippery, but I will keep it until they release a smaller one with VoLTE, Carrier aggregation and Apple Pay.
What did you think of the quality of the screen display vs your 5s? I was at the local mall yesterday and tried out display models at an AT&T store and an Apple Store. I was surprised to note the display on my 5s seemed sharper, clearer, crisper. I suppose that's because they're the same ppi, but the pixels are more condensed on the 5s screen? Is that how it works?
Waterproof Z3 compact has THREE DAY BATTERY LIFE. I'm ordering one. Waiting until next year to see if Apple comes up with anything comparable. My 5s will keep me in the iOS world until then.
I used the 6 for a few hours before realising it just wasn't for me. Gave it back the next day and bought a 5S instead. The 6 was just too uncomfortable to use.
What's the point of a bigger screen if it compromises usability? Try reaching your thumb into the top left corner of the screen (as you frequently have to on iOS), it just doesn't work without readjusting your grip and making it easy to slip out of your grasp.
The very fact that you need a feature called "Reachability" says it all. It's practically admitting the screen is too big for conventional use! Such an inelegant solution and Apple would never have offered such big phones if they didn't feel the need to catch up to Samsung.
As I said, I don't see understand the fascination with a huge screen in your pocket if you can't use it comfortably. I think the 5S is the perfect phone and am thrilled with it. This "which smartphone has the biggest screen!!11" pi55ing competition has ruined the iPhone line IMO.
I've been using the 6 all weekend but just could not get on with it. I just don't like the feel of it. It's too thin to pick up easily from a table with one hand. It can't be easily used with one hand. I dropped it twice, it's not as easy to grip. It is too large in my jeans pocket.
I've gone back to my 5S and I have to say when apply designed this they really got it right. Perfect size and shape. Feels solid, robust and great in the hand. It looks better IMO.
I swear if the 5 had come after the 6 people would be raving about it.
Is the 5 likely to be updated with the latest hardware?