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Optical Image Stabilization May Be Differentiating Factor for 5.5-Inch iPhone 6 [Updated]
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Apple didn't hesitate to add $100 for a 16gig increase in capacity will of a sudden need a feature differentiator to justify a $100 increase for a larger phone? makes no sense to me.
If there's any truth to the story about the OIS feature, then Production constraints is a more plausible explanation.
And btw what in the world makes 5.5 inch phone Apple's flagship? The 4.7 inch phone will undoubtedly be the primary mover and flagship phone. Besides, the Note series isn't even Samsung flagship.
If there's any truth to the story about the OIS feature, then Production constraints is a more plausible explanation.
And btw what in the world makes 5.5 inch phone Apple's flagship? The 4.7 inch phone will undoubtedly be the primary mover and flagship phone. Besides, the Note series isn't even Samsung flagship.
Yeah, but again, Apple isn't like 99% of companies out there. Because of its large cash pile, it can do things other companies can't, plus with it's high margins, it can easily absorb $5.00. They'll make that back from every iPhone within days, after people start buying apps upgraded for iOS 8.
If $5.00 kept an inferior camera in a new product, my faith in Apple as a company who cares about its customers would take a small hit.
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If true, that would be BS. It was my impression that the two sizes allowed people the choice between having a phone that fits in your pocket or one that requires a man-purse. Before the 5c, the "low end" model was last year's model. Even with the 5c, both phones came in the same size. I really don't see the 6 giving such an important feature to the larger unit. I see the 4.7" model being the so called "flagship" with the 5.5" targeted at people who want a phone/tablet combo.
Can I assume you meant you tried a GS5? I currently use a GS3 and it has a 4.8" screen and definitely can be used one handed. I've even played around with the GS5 and at 5.1", it's not much bigger than the GS3. A 4mm difference (iPhone) is about the size of 3/4ths of a standard staple. Not big at all and definitely can be used one handed. You should be safe.
More on topic. The current iPhone camera is definitely not second class. I'm pretty sure both variants of the iP6 will received upgraded cameras. No matter which you choose, your camera will be a step up in quality.
You have it exactly backwards. This IS what a successful company with a hot product does because it can. Otherwise it's selling boxes at near cost like Gateway Computers before it was forced to sell to HP. Apple stock is high because it maintains juicy margins, unlike, say, Dell margins, which are paper thin and with profits that rely on high volume sales and accessories to survive.
Except the Note is a completely different product with a completely different release cycle.
Why should a 5.5" phone get better hardware just because it's bigger? I can understand certain software features if they make more sense on a larger screen. But what does screen size have to do with camera? iPad has a bigger screen than iPhone but doesn't have a better camera.
It's really annoying when the big screen/phablet crowd tells everyone else to get over themselves. Don't assume that just because you want an iPhablet that everyone else does too.
Yes, and No
I can see this happening, and I can see this not happening as well.
Apple knows that the 4.7" will sell better than the 5.5"(at least I think they do, you never know), so it makes no sense why they would have better specs on a larger phone that won't sell as well. However, this doesn't mean that the 5.5" wouldn't sell. The 4.7" could be for people who use their phone occasionally, and the 5.5" could be for people who use their smart phone as their main computing device. In this case, the more improved 5.5" iPhone with better specs does make sense.
Regardless the 4.7" will undoubtedly have camera improvements (small as they may be), and, what the heck, it might have OIS as well. Apple will sell millions, make billions, and rip off thousands, in the process enslaving countless poor souls into its ecosystem known as iOS.
//The performance of technology may double over 18 months, but consumers only get half of that.
~anonymous
I can see this happening, and I can see this not happening as well.
Apple knows that the 4.7" will sell better than the 5.5"(at least I think they do, you never know), so it makes no sense why they would have better specs on a larger phone that won't sell as well. However, this doesn't mean that the 5.5" wouldn't sell. The 4.7" could be for people who use their phone occasionally, and the 5.5" could be for people who use their smart phone as their main computing device. In this case, the more improved 5.5" iPhone with better specs does make sense.
Regardless the 4.7" will undoubtedly have camera improvements (small as they may be), and, what the heck, it might have OIS as well. Apple will sell millions, make billions, and rip off thousands, in the process enslaving countless poor souls into its ecosystem known as iOS.
//The performance of technology may double over 18 months, but consumers only get half of that.
~anonymous
both sizes are premium. 5.5" needs an extra carrot besides the screen size. Bigger battery is not enough either.
There is no history or even a Digitimes rumor to support this. The C model was basically last years model in a plastic case and a few internals changed for cost savings. If history is any guide then a modified 5S becomes the 6C. The 4.7" is all new. Apple has never released an all new phone as a mid-level phone.
Why does it need an extra carrot other than screen size and battery? They should be the same phone, only difference is size.
If they differentiate like this it looks like I'm gonna be waiting for a 6s, hoping for that feature in the small package, before I upgrade from my 4s.
I don't want no phablet.
I don't want no phablet.
I don't get it. They get that money back from those 40 million purchases in multiples of $4 dollars of that component. People will want that because it is available on other phones in 2014/2015.
What about the 75% of the market that doesn't want a 5.5" screen? We have to buy a screen size we hate to get the best iPhone? What a lose-lose deal for anyone who wants the smaller screen size. Steve Jobs wouldn't do this.
By your logic Apple should never upgrade the camera for 50+ years. The iPhone 29 could have the exact same camera as the 5s.
Your statement is so incredibly anti-innovation and anti-forward thinking.
Huh? All of life is a compromise. If you can't live with it then don't buy it. Not really a huge deal to me. I'm getting the 4.7" regardless. It may not be the best iPhone camera but its the best camera I'll have in my pocket. Good enough. Sure beats the pictures from my iPhone, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and iPhone 5.
What if I want a 4.7" device that takes as good of pictures as the 5.5" device. I call BS on these ANALyst claims because I don't believe for one second that Apple has data showing more people wanting a phablet type device. IMO the 4.7" device would be the "sweet spot" flagship device and the 5.5" (if it exists) would be specifically for the small percentage that want a much larger device.
You have to pay more to get the best iPhone. That's obvious - no one is questioning why the 5S is more expensive than the 5C.
The bigger iPhone will be more expensive than the smaller one. That's also obvious - the iPad Air is more expensive than the iPad Mini.
Ergo... The best iPhone is the most expensive iPhone which is the bigger iPhone. That's, guess what, obvious
Because Apple didn't settle and say "Oh well this phone already takes just fine pictures. Let's just not worry about the camera."
Its because they pushed for something better and didn't settle.