I was just thinking this, and please hear me out, my goal is not to antagonize or create a negative discussion. Rather, I am simply curious how many other people share my idea of what the “ideal” iphone would be.
My ideal iPhone would be essentially an “iPhone 7” with an OLED display and continued “spec” improvement (processor, battery especially, camera etc).
Important/ signature / highlight features would then be:
-Size and form factor of the iphone 7 body and screen (not plus although I’m glad people have options)
-OLED screen similar size
-home button with touch ID
-improved battery life
-aluminum or metal case / back
-fast charging
-camera, flash storage capacity, processor all at the “top of the line” spec
I actually like the iphone 6/7/8 size. I used to think the iphone 5/SE size was ideal, but it does seem a little less than ideal after using the 6 and 7 for so long. A flagship phone in the same size of the 7/8 with a quality OLED screen sounds perfect. My personal opinion is that the edge to edge display sounds cool, but not necessary. If anything it seems like technology triumph over good design. When you use your phone, the working area really is in the middle. Not trying to say it should never be done, just what I think is ideal.
And the home button is such a genius design element. IMO it was placed on the original iphone for a reason. With touch screen technology at the time, Apple design team and SJ could have easily made a touch screen type home button on some part of the phone. But they went physical for a reason. It just feels right. Touch ID works amazingly well on my 7.
I’m hesitant about the glass back on the 8 and X. I had an iphone 4 without issues. I’ve had a 6 and 7 without issues too, and I do tend to use cases. But wireless charging doesn’t seem as important as fast charging, plugging in a lightning charger is effortless, and I’d take increased durability over wireless charging any day. YMMV.
And it goes without saying that up to date processor, cameras, battery is essential in an ideal phone.
So, my iphone XI would be an iphone 7 or 8 sized phone with OLED, touch ID, physical home button (actually like the non moving version on the 7 more than I thought), metal case and up to internals. Would pay good money for such a device. I hope it happens sooner than later.
What would be your ideal iphone if not this?
My ideal iPhone would be essentially an “iPhone 7” with an OLED display and continued “spec” improvement (processor, battery especially, camera etc).
Important/ signature / highlight features would then be:
-Size and form factor of the iphone 7 body and screen (not plus although I’m glad people have options)
-OLED screen similar size
-home button with touch ID
-improved battery life
-aluminum or metal case / back
-fast charging
-camera, flash storage capacity, processor all at the “top of the line” spec
I actually like the iphone 6/7/8 size. I used to think the iphone 5/SE size was ideal, but it does seem a little less than ideal after using the 6 and 7 for so long. A flagship phone in the same size of the 7/8 with a quality OLED screen sounds perfect. My personal opinion is that the edge to edge display sounds cool, but not necessary. If anything it seems like technology triumph over good design. When you use your phone, the working area really is in the middle. Not trying to say it should never be done, just what I think is ideal.
And the home button is such a genius design element. IMO it was placed on the original iphone for a reason. With touch screen technology at the time, Apple design team and SJ could have easily made a touch screen type home button on some part of the phone. But they went physical for a reason. It just feels right. Touch ID works amazingly well on my 7.
I’m hesitant about the glass back on the 8 and X. I had an iphone 4 without issues. I’ve had a 6 and 7 without issues too, and I do tend to use cases. But wireless charging doesn’t seem as important as fast charging, plugging in a lightning charger is effortless, and I’d take increased durability over wireless charging any day. YMMV.
And it goes without saying that up to date processor, cameras, battery is essential in an ideal phone.
So, my iphone XI would be an iphone 7 or 8 sized phone with OLED, touch ID, physical home button (actually like the non moving version on the 7 more than I thought), metal case and up to internals. Would pay good money for such a device. I hope it happens sooner than later.
What would be your ideal iphone if not this?
