iPhone 5S; Do you think the screen is too small?
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jbachandouris
macrumors 603
Sadly, my eyes dictate that I need a bigger phone. If ios would allow pinch to zoom on EVERY Safari page, I'd be ok with it as is.
Ideal size? Not sure.
Ideal size? Not sure.
nnacrumors
macrumors 6502
I don't. Personally I hope the 4.7 and 5.5 rumors are false and they keep the 4" screen for another 2 years.
One-handed use is pretty useful IMO. I tried a few android phones and the experience, size wise, was terrible.
AppleRobert
macrumors 603
Yep, it was my first iPhone and I sold it.
Kryckter
macrumors 6502
I have to disagree in some ways. I do really like the one handed use of the iPhone. But web browsing and texting, etc on the beautiful android 5" screens is amazing!
nnacrumors
macrumors 6502
Not for me.
For me it's like when someone says bigger is better. Not always true. I'd much rather have my 11" MBA over any 15" monster of a laptop any day of the week due to its portability.
Kryckter
macrumors 6502
Portability? Whats that? Do I need the phone to fit into my pocket or can I just carry it everywhere?
nnacrumors
macrumors 6502
Way to miss the point
Obviously the 'portability' word was being used to explain how bigger is not always better for laptops.
As for smartphones, I wouldn't use the term 'portability' but instead would use the term 'one-handed use' to explain why bigger is not always better.
Kryckter
macrumors 6502
Way to miss the point
Obviously the 'portability' word was being used to explain how bigger is not always better for laptops.
As for smartphones, I wouldn't use the term 'portability' but instead would use the term 'one-handed use' to explain why bigger is not always better.
I didnt miss it, just trying to stay on the smartphone piece
I rock a Macbook Air, big and bulky is not for me. Unless it means a 5" screen on a phone please!
It's funny how it all works. When the iPhone came out (In 2007) the screen was HUGE. It was, at the time, the perfect screen size. Over the years it seemed just fine until larger screens started coming out, 4" never seemed too "big" and was the sweet spot for me, now the 4.7 don't seem too "big" either, while 5+ does. At least for me I think the 4.7 is the sweet spot. I personally don't watch a lot of video or anything on my phone, I have an iPad for that.
iPhone7ate9
macrumors 6502a
Yes. It's why I and many people switched to a different brand.
Plutonius
macrumors G3
I am sure Apple will continue to offer a current model for people with small hands
If they want to buy a 5S, they can get a 4" screen. Otherwise, the 4" screen is going away. People who wanted the larger screen had alternatives (non Apple). Unfortunately, people who want a smaller alternative will have none if they want to get the latest phone (any manufacturer).
Kryckter
macrumors 6502
I think the screen is too small. I would like around 5" screen, I could possibly even do 5.5" if there was no bezels
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Absolutely! Its way too small. If it were simply and exclusively a "phone" then its perfect. However, you and others have introduced apps for video, movies, photography, word processing, keynote presentations, spreadsheets, among a million others. A small screen is useless when you use those apps that Apple so proudly markets in its store.
Absolutely! Its way too small. If it were simply and exclusively a "phone" then its perfect. However, you and others have introduced apps for video, movies, photography, word processing, keynote presentations, spreadsheets, among a million others. A small screen is useless when you use those apps that Apple so proudly markets in its store.
Flipadelphia26
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I love apple, and think they make fantastic and easy to use products.
I had an ipad 2, 3g, 4S and 5. I switched to a note 3 a few months back, and the screen size is the difference maker. Also due to the phone's size, the batter is bigger, and the batter life is longer.
I will gladly go back to Apple for my phone needs if they make a phablet sized alternative. It needs to happen.
I had an ipad 2, 3g, 4S and 5. I switched to a note 3 a few months back, and the screen size is the difference maker. Also due to the phone's size, the batter is bigger, and the batter life is longer.
I will gladly go back to Apple for my phone needs if they make a phablet sized alternative. It needs to happen.
Septembersrain
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No. I have a Note 3 and actually have found that for use as a phone, it's just not practical for me. I've had pretty large phones and up until I got my first iPhone (5c), I had no idea how much easier it is to maneuver a smaller device.
Like what happened yesterday. My guys tire blew out on his truck. His phone was dead and we needed to receive calls from AAA. So while negotiating getting out the spare tire, making/receiving calls, using the phones flashlight, etc I really found it easier to handle.
One handed use suddenly has become an important part of my routine. I'm still hoping a 6c with a 4" screen and 5s internals will show up.
Like what happened yesterday. My guys tire blew out on his truck. His phone was dead and we needed to receive calls from AAA. So while negotiating getting out the spare tire, making/receiving calls, using the phones flashlight, etc I really found it easier to handle.
One handed use suddenly has become an important part of my routine. I'm still hoping a 6c with a 4" screen and 5s internals will show up.
4.7-5.7 is good to me. I've never seen a 6" phone but I think that would be the limit.
I prefer 5" over 4.7" as a size for a "big" phone. 5.5 and 5.7 are both good for "huge" phones.
4.7 is a good size for the iPhone. Seeing as most users will be coming from an iPhone and 5" may be too much of a jump. If it's not 5.5 is a good size too if they want a huge phone.
I prefer 5" over 4.7" as a size for a "big" phone. 5.5 and 5.7 are both good for "huge" phones.
4.7 is a good size for the iPhone. Seeing as most users will be coming from an iPhone and 5" may be too much of a jump. If it's not 5.5 is a good size too if they want a huge phone.
Kryckter
macrumors 6502
But we dont like to talk about that in public
And in my mind, 5" for a phone is not "big", perfect size. Once we start talking about 6" and beyond, now those are big phones...