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Kuo: 2020 iPhones to Have Redesigned Metal Frame Similar to iPhone 4
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It makes sense that the whole iPhone 12 lineup to resemble a standard edge to edge from top to bottom notch-less screen.
Why does that make sense? The notch is awesome.
I really love the 5.8 screen size. I think its perfect. I find 6.1 and 6.7 too big. I hope the 5.4 screen doesnt look significantly smaller than the 5.8.
Agreed. Most smartphone will definitely be better than the iPhone with a notch screen in 2020.
Agree completely - been waiting for a high-end followup to the SE. Maybe that 5.4" model will be it. Other than what you mentioned, the flat sides had the added benefit that you could stand this iPhone on its side - useful for doing quick group shots.
4s was probably the best designed iPhone to date. Hopefully thill get rid of the camera bump. If so I’m in.
Since the SE was the 5th "ice cream sandwich" and we don't know what that 12 has, you have exactly one data point for your theory.
It seems that many people will buy the iPhone Mini if closer or slightly smaller than 5.4”
Exactly (as I also mentioned earlier); and exactly why rumors/predictions are insane to bet on, at least anytime up until a month or two before actual release.
So now that Jony is gone, we can get "Jony Ive's Greatest Hits." Nice.
That just gave me an idea. You know what would be cool? If Apple offered several different camera options and you could spec it out exactly how you want it when ordering. If it ever happens it's likely way down the road in the future, but that would be a very "pro" way to approach things. For example, they could offer 0.5X, 0.75X, 1X, 1.5X, 2X, 3X, and 4X, with perhaps a macro lens option or a higher resolution landscape option (24MP or so, for when you don't care as much about low-light noise) or even a lower resolution 8MP sensor that might be far more amazing in low light. But they'd probably have to completely redo the way they build these devices and make them more expensive in the process, so who knows if it will ever happen. I'm just thinking a long way out when manufacturing and distribution is even easier.
The 5/5s were a different design as they weren't sandwiched glass at all. They were more of the beginning of the next unibody sort of phase. So a bit of a blended bridge between the two and I think distinctive enough to stand alone. And remember the 8 shared the same release year as the X (within months), so I could see Apple do something similar with the iPhone 12. I think the iPhone 12 Pro will take on the new design to differentiate it more as a Pro device, kinda like the iPad Pro which has a design similar to the iPhone 5/5s that feels a bit more industrial. That seems to be the feeling they're going for with the new camera system.
That just gave me an idea. You know what would be cool? If Apple offered several different camera options and you could spec it out exactly how you want it when ordering. If it ever happens it's likely way down the road in the future, but that would be a very "pro" way to approach things. For example, they could offer 0.5X, 0.75X, 1X, 1.5X, 2X, 3X, and 4X, with perhaps a macro lens option or a higher resolution landscape option (24MP or so, for when you don't care as much about low-light noise) or even a lower resolution 8MP sensor that might be far more amazing in low light. But they'd probably have to completely redo the way they build these devices and make them more expensive in the process, so who knows if it will ever happen. I'm just thinking a long way out when manufacturing and distribution is even easier.
I second this (as I said earlier). I'm concerned that 5.4 would be too small. I like the 5.8. Not going to lie, sometimes is a little bit on the bigger side, but other times it's on the smaller size. I would buy it if it goes up to 6.1. Higher than that I think is way too big. But also smaller than 5.8 seems too small. That would be a huge mistake not to have a Pro line model with 5.8-6.1.
The fact remains that the iphone 5 is the top design apple ever made on an iphone.The metall/glass back is the most beautiful back on any iphone. I will patiently wait for the new design but also for an in display fingerprint sensor and the removal of the god damn notch😀.
Then i will purchase my next iphone.
Then i will purchase my next iphone.
It definitely won't, or the cameras would have to be significantly worse than current ones.
I agree. When I upgraded from the X I tried the Max and I had it for 24 hours before I returned it for the XS. I just love the 5.8 screen size. I find 6.5 and 6.7 are way too big for me. I'm hoping it wont look much smaller screen size wise than the 5.8 or I will have to go with the 6.1 but I'm hoping thats a pro model and not just an XR/11 Succesor like they are predicting.
A new iPhone model that is slightly bigger screen than 4” will be a nice addition to the lineup.
I’m waiting until 2020 or later to upgrade. My iPhone X does everything I need it to do. I used to upgrade every year. For me, it just doesn’t make sense to anymore.
OMG! iPhone 4 reminiscent design and 5.4 down from 5.8? Take my money Apple!