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Only One of Two Larger iPhone 6 Models Likely, According to Analyst
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1280x720 would have the same aspect ratio as the current 4" iPhones, and would deliver a nearly-identical PPI at 4.7."
1280x720 at 5.5" would have a nearly identical PPI to the full-size iPad.
1280x720 at 5.5" would have a nearly identical PPI to the full-size iPad.
I think it's obvious that if Apple makes a larger iPhone it's probably going to be 4.7". I just hope they also keep around a 4" model for those who want to keep the smaller device.
Different screen sizes wouldn't be so much of a problem if iOS provided a better layout management system...
Well....we know that there will be a bigger phone.
Lets just wait an see the size/s.
I for one am looking forward to having multiple form factors.
Lets just wait an see the size/s.
I for one am looking forward to having multiple form factors.
Since when has Samsung needed bait from Apple to fail?
Samsung already released a 5.5 inch smartphone back in 2012, The Galaxy Note 2, it was a success.
Yea so big! I need a briefcase to carry my phone around with me. Good thing every pocket in existence ever made is the exact dimensions of an iPhone 5. That's clearly the Galaxy Mega, which carries a screensize of 6.3 inches, not mentioned in the article, and not even listed as a possible larger iPhone size.
I did some calculations and at 4.5" 720p would have exact same PPI as current iPhone, so my money is on 4.5" screen.
Yes, I'd like to see a discussion on resolutions and PPIs.
You said it would deliver nearly-identical PPI with 1280x720 @ 4.7" - that would be 312 vs current 326. This drop isn't a lot although it would mildly surprise me that Apple would drop it even slightly. However I agree, I think that is more likely than choosing an uncommon resolution just to keep it at 326+. 300+ is probably ok for their Retina marketing. And I think it is very unlikely they would go for 1920x1080 at 4.7" - 469 PPI is way more than necessary, and would severely strain the battery without any visual gain. This isn't unprecedented in other phones, but given the way Apple don't tend to go with specs just for the sake of it, I find it hard to see them doing this.
(As an aside, 1280x720 @ 4.5" would match the current PPI very nicely...)
^ ghost187 beat me to that
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Read the whole article, the source says it's the same resolution which means they won't have to change a thing.
Not if you get the matching shoes to go with.
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He lost all credibility with me after that sentence. Apple clearly changed iPhone releases to Sept/oct a few years ago. If he can't see that, how can he see what new iPhone is coming out.
As long as they don't keep changing the aspect ratio, I suppose it wouldn't matter too much.. they could just scale existing images, which would could be as easy as a single click. . . or not at all, if they don't increase the resolution.
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Wireless earbuds are really a terrible idea. Who the hell could keep track of them?
once every two years seems like the norm and it should be tolerable...
320x480 --> 2007 to 2009
Retina --> 2010 and 2011
Tall Retina --> 2012 and 2013
Big Retina --> 2014 and 2015....
but it'll be a change from the current iPhone resolution, which only changed 2 years ago - think that's what he referred to
I agree with teknikal90 that it shouldn't be too much of an issue though
I dont get the two model rumors. It seems clear to me, that they would go for one size - the one they think is "right". I am actually unsure whether or not the old 4" form factor will still be developed
Stopped reading at "rather than June". Apple has not released a iPhone in June since the iPhone 4. The 4S, 5 and 5S were released in September/October.
