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iPhone 6 4.7" Too Big For Me - Returning Preorder

robertosh said:
The first phones were big, in that time all people wanted small phones. Now the people want bigger phones again. I don't understand human race. :(
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But those were under completely different factors. Technological advances change perception. We got really small with the RAZR, then the iPhone came out. As our day-to-day needs change, so do our tastes. I can see us going back smaller, as evidenced by Samsung's ''foldable'' tablet concepts.
 
iPhone 6 too big

Fully agree with you on this one, the iPhone 5(s) is the perfect pocket size. Hope Apple will keep on producing and updating the technology of 4" phones, if not I'll have to switch in the future.
As far as I am concerned, they even don't have to change the model, just update the technology & keep the model of the iPhone 5. I find that the iPhone 6 looks the longer the more as any other mobile phone on the market, whereas the iPhones 4 and 5 models stood out from "the crowd".


QUOTE=Kilamite;19811214]I've only had my iPhone 6 a day, but I really find it's too big for me. I can't really use it one handed, I have to adjust my grip as I hold it up to my ear, and it generally feels easy to drop. I've switched back to my iPhone 5 and it really is the perfect size for me.

Anyone else feeling the same? I would quite like Apple to release an iPhone 6 in a 4" format. The faster CPU and better camera are all I really want.

I'm selling my iPhone 6 in the marketplace since they are still hard to get a hold of.[/QUOTE]
 
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Lol all the people threatening to switch from Apple if they don't continue with a 4" inch model could you please enlighten me on which model you'd be switching to? Especially in the crowd you say the 5s stood our from :)
 
Not for me

Been using the 6 for over a week now, and although my hands are large, the form factor doesn't feel right in my hand and pocket. The reachability feature is nice, but I have to use it so much that it eventually became annoying.
Don't get me wrong, it's a beautiful phone and the large screen is great, but I miss handling my 5s. Anyway, I've finally returned it today and I have no regrets.
 
Do all these people saying that they're going to android realize that most androids are 4.5 inches +....?
 
Got my 6 on launch day and returned it the next day.
I adapted to the 5 with no problem at all so it wasn't resistance to change -- the 6 was just too big to be comfortable.
I liked the Touch ID though so I'm trading my 5 for a 5S.
Next year, who knows.
 
Same here...

Same here, I'm with OP.

Had iPhone 4 before, switched to 5 two years ago without any problems - the size of 5 is absolutely perfect for me. But I like to get a TouchID, so I waited for 6...

But after I went to store and played with iPhone 6 in my hands - all what I feel: "Apple, why?!!". It's absolutely redundant crap for those who does not sit all the day in Twitters and Facebooks. My use case is: phone calls, listening the podcasts (all I need is just button "Play/Pause" on the screen), looking at my bank account (again, just one button and a little list of transactions which fits perfectly into 4" screen), some SMS (mostly from SMS-template app, so again - just one little list on the screen), camera shoots, email reading, and other similar uses for which 4" is absolutely enough...

But in iPhone 6 - I can't even reach all the screen by one hand as in 5, I can't put it comfortably neither into my jeans pocket nor into my sweatpants when I'm sporting (where 5 fits perfectly)..:(
This new 6 - is absolutely unusable for my use cases, it is absolutely redundant in size - I just would never use all this redundant screen real estate which I nevertheless would be forced to store in my pocket...

So - taking into account Apple deprecated the 64GB 5s model from now on, I've just immediately bought the 64GB iPhone 5s - while they are still present here in stores... And now - I'm REALLY happy with it: I've got the extremely convenient TouchID feature, better camera etc, all in lovely 4" size.
Moreover, I've bought it more expensive than iPhone 6 in the same 64GB size - so, the money is not the issue here, the unusable size is the issue...
The iPhone 6 64GB costs here (in New Zealand, NZ dollars) $1149, and iPhone 5s 64GB in the same store (where I've bought it) - $1199.

The only one thing now worries me: what would I do after my new 5s dies, if Apple will never issue new 4" models anymore..:(
But one thing is for sure - I will never buy any smartphone bigger than 4". I will rather switch to some plain crappy but still compact granny-phone (sacrificing a lot of features), than to any of these oversized toys.
 
Man it's a tough call. I had the 5 and went to the 6. After 13 days I decided to return it and order the 5s. It's just easier for one handed use. I'm back on my 5 now but I really miss the curved glass and more vibrant screen. The 5 does seem dated now that I am using it again. So I tried my wife's 6+ all day today and notice I use it more like my iPad mini and not my iPhone. I think I actually prefer it over the 6! The screen looks amazing and it's easier to view web pages, emails, and Facebook. But it's harder to send back quick texts, check stocks, and other one handed things I do on the 5. I'm surprised that I'm leaning to the 6+ until Apple releases an updated 4" cause I really like the 6 style now. The overall brightness and contrast is so much better over the 5. Really wish there was a 4" iPhone 6!
 
I hope Apple will continue to offer a few size options, but I am guessing they will revert to 2 in the next year or so. I have a 5S, and have been thinking of upgrading. For my hands and for the way I hold the phone, the 6 is kind of a "sweet spot." But I do like my 5S too.
 
JonMPLS said:
I hope Apple will continue to offer a few size options, but I am guessing they will revert to 2 in the next year or so. I have a 5S, and have been thinking of upgrading. For my hands and for the way I hold the phone, the 6 is kind of a "sweet spot." But I do like my 5S too.
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They'd be crazy not to offer a 4" next year. Every model up to now was the same width, how could they not offer it? Lot of people like the smaller size.
 
Yes, I agree with that: I really like the overall curved look and good screen of iPhone 6, and I really wish I had the iPhone 6 in 4" size.
I was so disappointed after they announced 4.7" as minimum size..:( But I really tried to convince myself "I will be able to use it the same conveniently as 4" size" playing with it in store for a long time. But no, playing with it in my hands proved me that it is not useable for my use case, and will just abuse my pockets without any usage gain for me in comparison with 4" phone...
So, the 5s became the only upgrade choice for me...

I absolutely understand those who is happy with 4.7". I just wish they issued the 4" model along the others... For ascetics like me.;)
 
Sony Z3 Compact

Themacdaddyios said:
Lol all the people threatening to switch from Apple if they don't continue with a 4" inch model could you please enlighten me on which model you'd be switching to? Especially in the crowd you say the 5s stood our from :)
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I am not one of the small phone lovers... but the Z3 Compact which is a roughly equivalent android version looks tempting. The enclosure is shorter and thinner bezels. Looks sexy and is waterproof..
 
iPhones 6 is too small. IPhone 6 plus is perfect size. I can reach every corner of the screen perfectly
 

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jlabute said:
I am not one of the small phone lovers... but the Z3 Compact which is a roughly equivalent android version looks tempting. The enclosure is shorter and thinner bezels. Looks sexy and is waterproof..
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Yeah exactly there are no good 4 inch phones out there so those threatening to switch from Apple because of size don't seem to realise how that sounds
 
d986f45e said:
Same here, I'm with OP.

Had iPhone 4 before, switched to 5 two years ago without any problems - the size of 5 is absolutely perfect for me. But I like to get a TouchID, so I waited for 6...

But after I went to store and played with iPhone 6 in my hands - all what I feel: "Apple, why?!!". It's absolutely redundant crap for those who does not sit all the day in Twitters and Facebooks. My use case is: phone calls, listening the podcasts (all I need is just button "Play/Pause" on the screen), looking at my bank account (again, just one button and a little list of transactions which fits perfectly into 4" screen), some SMS (mostly from SMS-template app, so again - just one little list on the screen), camera shoots, email reading, and other similar uses for which 4" is absolutely enough...

But in iPhone 6 - I can't even reach all the screen by one hand as in 5, I can't put it comfortably neither into my jeans pocket nor into my sweatpants when I'm sporting (where 5 fits perfectly)..:(
This new 6 - is absolutely unusable for my use cases, it is absolutely redundant in size - I just would never use all this redundant screen real estate which I nevertheless would be forced to store in my pocket...

So - taking into account Apple deprecated the 64GB 5s model from now on, I've just immediately bought the 64GB iPhone 5s - while they are still present here in stores... And now - I'm REALLY happy with it: I've got the extremely convenient TouchID feature, better camera etc, all in lovely 4" size.
Moreover, I've bought it more expensive than iPhone 6 in the same 64GB size - so, the money is not the issue here, the unusable size is the issue...
The iPhone 6 64GB costs here (in New Zealand, NZ dollars) $1149, and iPhone 5s 64GB in the same store (where I've bought it) - $1199.

The only one thing now worries me: what would I do after my new 5s dies, if Apple will never issue new 4" models anymore..:(
But one thing is for sure - I will never buy any smartphone bigger than 4". I will rather switch to some plain crappy but still compact granny-phone (sacrificing a lot of features), than to any of these oversized toys.
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did you try carrying a 6 in your pocket? it actually fits better than the 5 series (in my levi jeans front pocket) due to the rounded design
 
Kilamite said:
I've only had my iPhone 6 a day, but I really find it's too big for me. I can't really use it one handed, I have to adjust my grip as I hold it up to my ear, and it generally feels easy to drop. I've switched back to my iPhone 5 and it really is the perfect size for me.

Anyone else feeling the same? I would quite like Apple to release an iPhone 6 in a 4" format. The faster CPU and better camera are all I really want.

I'm selling my iPhone 6 in the marketplace since they are still hard to get a hold of.
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Not me. I have the 6+ and happy. Really got tired of looking at the tiny 4" screen of the 5s. Web browsing was too difficult on the 5s... Way too small!
 
ToddH said:
Not me. I have the 6+ and happy. Really got tired of looking at the tiny 4" screen of the 5s. Web browsing was too difficult on the 5s... Way too small!
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I agree that a bigger screen makes for a more enjoyable web browsing experience. But I'm happy with a 4" display, as I don't stay glued to my iPhone all day - I browse the web mostly on my laptop.
 
Kilamite said:
I agree that a bigger screen makes for a more enjoyable web browsing experience. But I'm happy with a 4" display, as I don't stay glued to my iPhone all day - I browse the web mostly on my laptop.
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then why would you choose an iPhone?. it's entertaining how people say i just need this little thing and that little thing so i don't need a screen this big. well, surprise, you don't need an iPhone in the first place. save yourself some money, get a dumbphone for 50 bucks. technology advances, people have bigger needs, developers and web designers are trying to fit even more on a screen and you need it bigger to make it comfortable. if it's not for you - fine. but saying "why apple, why" is like saying "keep the iPhone 5 forever, it's perfect". why even bother innovating and going forward? just sell 5s in perpetuity, who needs more?
 
deviant said:
but saying "why apple, why" is like saying "keep the iPhone 5 forever, it's perfect". why even bother innovating and going forward? just sell 5s in perpetuity, who needs more?
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Haha, what?

I'm not against a 4.7" and 5.5" iPhone, and I'm happy Apple offers it because there is clear demand for it. However, they've decided not to continue developing a 4" iPhone, and it's clear there are a lot of folk who are alienated by that decision. So, we're hoping Apple will bring back a 4" iPhone in addition to the 4.7" and 5.5".

Bit ridiculous for you to tell me not to bother buying an iPhone because I'm happy with a 4" screen! I use my iPhone 5 to it's full - I just don't browse the web much on it because I have apps for content instead.
 
Felt similar to the OP after I got my 6 and I actually even started a thread here about a similar topic. I went back to my 5s and put the 6 in my box. After a day even though the 5s screen started to feel kind of cramped. Decided to give the 6 one more chance. I found I was able to get my one handed usage (which was the deal breaker for me) on the 6. It takes some slight adjustment. I might "walk" the phone down along my hand but I'm able to use the 6 now one handed while standing in a train or bus which is great. Id say give it some more time and if it still doesn't work out for you then make a decision.
 
robertosh said:
The first phones were big, in that time all people wanted small phones. Now the people want bigger phones again. I don't understand human race. :(
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Did you have one of those big phones? They made the 6+ look small and all they did was make calls. They very badly needed to get smaller and are nothing like what we call a mobile phone today. Phones of today are more mini computers that make phone calls.
 
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Kilamite said:
Haha, what?

I'm not against a 4.7" and 5.5" iPhone, and I'm happy Apple offers it because there is clear demand for it. However, they've decided not to continue developing a 4" iPhone, and it's clear there are a lot of folk who are alienated by that decision. So, we're hoping Apple will bring back a 4" iPhone in addition to the 4.7" and 5.5".

Bit ridiculous for you to tell me not to bother buying an iPhone because I'm happy with a 4" screen! I use my iPhone 5 to it's full - I just don't browse the web much on it because I have apps for content instead.
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they won't. too many resources wasted on developing 3 different phones. 2 is already too many. i'd personally prefer a 5 inch phone instead of 4,7 and 5,5, but hey.
 
I cannot see Apple making another 4 inch device been using my iPhone 6/iPhone 6 plus for one week.

I thinking my iPhone 6 looks to small too 5.5 is the way to go for next few years.
 
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