iPhone 5 is too big...

[Juan007]

Love the phone, overall it's a great product. Fast, stylish, even maps works great (so far).

Only complaint - size is too big. Compared to 4S, it's much less usable with one hand. 3.5 in. was the perfect size, it's a shame Apple got caught up in "bigger=better" crap. Hope that someday they release another 3.5in product...

 

[RenoG]

Why wait, return your 5 and go get the 4s now, go do it...

 

[JayLenochiniMac]

Please revisit this thread in a few months after you've actually gotten used to it and you'll sing a different tune.

 

[TM WAZZA]

They wouldn't return to a 3.5" now. People would deem it a step backwards.

 

[bandofbrothers]

I think we all know apple didn't really want to increase iPhone size but were swayed by public demand , consumer trend and from the competition.

I'm nipping out to my local network shop to handle the iPhone 5 and am keeping an open mind until then.

 

[smotheredhope]

Jesus your hands must be girl-hands.

 

[Lord Egregious]

I think we all know apple didn't really want to increase iPhone size but were swayed by public demand , consumer trend and from the competition.

Right it isn't just hype, there is real data that consumers are interested in larger screens for their phones. I'm pretty sure it is one of the top reasons why people go android over iphone. I think if you've only used an iphone since launch than it will be hard to get use to using it. I'd give it more than a day though.

 

[fizzwinkus]

the new iphone is 12% smaller by volume than the 4s.

 

[F123D]

I would've loved a 4.3" screen but will happily use a 4" instead. If apple had released another 3.5" this year, I'd probably be holding an S3 right now.

 

[SR71]

Jesus your hands must be girl-hands.

This. The 4" display is perfect.

 

[Krissypantz2828]

Yes that was my first thought. I am planning on buying the 4S from my 4 but before I do that I will go and test the phone in my hands to see. But my hypothesis is that it is too long. Yuk!

 

[MacJones]

I think the new screen is a great compromise between those who liked 3.5" and those who wanted a bigger screen. I wasn't buying the taller but not wider thing at first but after using it all day today I think Apple nailed it.

 

[yellowfever5]

Agreed too big. I use mine lying down, one handed all the time. With the iphone 5 i'm constantly having to stretch and adjust. Add to this the garish oversaturated colours and 'buttery' white screen. I'm sorry, it's going back

 

[TahoeDust]

I really like it. It's doable one handed and not as cramped when going two handed turned sideways. I have pretty big hands though.

 

[xAnthony]

There's no doubt that ladies have always preferred the 3.5 inches...

I guess 4 inches is just not the same...

 

[bigblack06]

Wow I'm amazed at how many are complaining about the screen size the size is fine and honestly the only problem I have is that I think they should have gone a little wider it really looks weird but all those who bought an iPhone 5 and don't like the screen return it I know lots of people that will purchase it.

 

[Juan007]

Two-handed with iP5 is great, but I tend to use my phone one-handed more, even for web browsing. Maybe my trend to do so will change now.

One-handed, it's hard to reach the top of the screen to "scroll to top". My hands are quite large and not girly at all. It's just not comfortable to reach that far with my thumb.

Not hating on the phone, it's great. Makes the 4S and everything else look from the stone age. Just with they could have made it 3.5 in...

 

[GeeSixx]

omg

 

[powerbook911]

I must agree with OP.

I find myself dreading pulling the iPhone 5 out of my pocket a bit.

While the larger screen looks nice, it's slightly less practical to carry and hold.

Maybe the larger size is why the factory is scratching them all up. ha. They can't hold them as they were used to the 4S!

 

[jumpmandds]

This. The 4" display is perfect.

Exactly

 

[FelixDerKater]

No. After using it for just a day, the 4S screen is extremely cramped, at least for optimized apps.

 

[bowlerman625]

wow

These forums are just so entertaining after a new product release!!!!

 

[macfanrutler]

wow

These forums are just so entertaining after a new product release!!!!

I couldn't agree more.

The screen is too small, now it's too big

It's too heavy, now it's too light and feels cheap

The glass back breaks too easily, the aluminum back is terrible

If I take keys to my phone it scratches.

Can't we just be happy for once.

 

[Stetrain]

I don't think they'll ever go back to a 3.5" screen on the flagship iPhone, but I could see them reducing the height of the phone over time while keeping the screen size the same.

I should definitely be possible in a couple of years to do a phone with the 4" screen size but the same overall height as the iPhone 4/4S.

 

[MuddyPaws1]

I think we all know apple didn't really want to increase iPhone size but were swayed by public demand , consumer trend and from the competition.

Isn't that what companies that want to sell something SHOULD want to do?