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What screen size do you want in the iPhone?
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I would be ok with 4.7. The htc1 mini doesn't seem much wider then the 5 but the screen still seems much better sized... I think apple could do even better with keeping the phone size down on that size of screen then HTC.
I really don't want my phone to get much wider.. Also i like the 16:9 aspect ratio of the 5..
Also.. Just because a lot of people don't want a huge screen doesn't mean that we want an iphone "c"heap.. And there are probably just as many people who would like an iphone C with a larger screen.. So screw the 4" only for plastic idea.
I really don't want my phone to get much wider.. Also i like the 16:9 aspect ratio of the 5..
Also.. Just because a lot of people don't want a huge screen doesn't mean that we want an iphone "c"heap.. And there are probably just as many people who would like an iphone C with a larger screen.. So screw the 4" only for plastic idea.
I think the 5 is perfect but with that said , if the screen is to change I hope it's no bigger than 4.3/4.5
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Well, it seems that 79% of the users responding to the poll would like an iPhone with a screen size bigger than the current 4 inch. That includes me, I would like one with a screen size anywhere between 4.7 and 5.
Now I'm deeply deeply concerned as to how are they going to increase the size of the display with a minimal increase in form factor. The only way to do that was by redesigning the old fashioned home button in order to make it smaller in order to increase screen size and drastically reduce screen to bezel ratio. But now that they have this new gimmick sensor in the home button, they will keep this design for a few years which will limit how big the display may get (probably a miscellaneous increase such as to 4.2 or 4.3 inches.
Something amazing would have been to have a corner of the screen act as the fingerprint sensor and drastically reduce the size of the home button.
Anyways, this has me very worried. I'll wait up to 6 months to see what news arise regarding the bigger iPhone to finally decide to wait for the iPhone 6 or just go ahead and abandon the iPhone, because I won't wait for September 2014 for a screen less than 4.7 inches, not anymore.
Now I'm deeply deeply concerned as to how are they going to increase the size of the display with a minimal increase in form factor. The only way to do that was by redesigning the old fashioned home button in order to make it smaller in order to increase screen size and drastically reduce screen to bezel ratio. But now that they have this new gimmick sensor in the home button, they will keep this design for a few years which will limit how big the display may get (probably a miscellaneous increase such as to 4.2 or 4.3 inches.
Something amazing would have been to have a corner of the screen act as the fingerprint sensor and drastically reduce the size of the home button.
Anyways, this has me very worried. I'll wait up to 6 months to see what news arise regarding the bigger iPhone to finally decide to wait for the iPhone 6 or just go ahead and abandon the iPhone, because I won't wait for September 2014 for a screen less than 4.7 inches, not anymore.
I was thinking the exact same thing. There is always the possibility they shrink the home button to accommodate for this. But even at its current size there is room to increase the screen considerably. Take the HTC One for example, there is a ton of bezel bc of the speakers. There is more than enough space for an iPhone button there and the screen is 4.7". However this does mean the size of the device will be bigger than it has to be. Holding a Moto x (4.7") and htc one (4.7") is drastically different especially since the Moto x has even less bezel because of the onscreen buttons. I'd definitely prefer that route and I'm sure apple values that too (every iPhone has shrunken in dimensions). So that does have me worried that they may not opt for as big of a screen due to overall size constraints. I'm also in the same boat as you. I love iOS and everything apple but also own a sgs4 and not sure how much longer I want to hold out on a bigger iPhone. I don't want a phablet (even the s4 is on the big side) but almost everything is better on a bigger screen IMO.
According to this forum, you are dead wrong!
" 4 inch is the ONLY size! Who is dumb enough to get something bigger?"
/sarcasm.
More in the 4.5" camp myself, but picked the closest.
The fact is that Apple will have a larger screen and that phone will be its flagship phone. If they continue with a small phone it will be the C line whether they call it that or not.
5.5 to 6 inch for me
I'm in the "I want a phablet" space because just that, I don't want to carry around 2 devices. As it is right now, I have to use reading glasses with some apps on my iPhone 5. I tried a Galaxy Note 1 model for a while and the only thing I liked was the screen and the settings bar. I REALLY want Apple to respond and give us 3 models:
A cheap 5C type same screen size as now with cheaper specs to appeal to the lower cost market.
A best spec 5S type like 4.5 to 5 inch screen.
A best spec 5S type with a 5.5 to 6 inch screen for us phablet customers.
Sounds almost like what Samsung does with their S4 and Note 3 phones and all those other cheap ones.
I'll probably get a Note 3 next month.
I'm in the "I want a phablet" space because just that, I don't want to carry around 2 devices. As it is right now, I have to use reading glasses with some apps on my iPhone 5. I tried a Galaxy Note 1 model for a while and the only thing I liked was the screen and the settings bar. I REALLY want Apple to respond and give us 3 models:
A cheap 5C type same screen size as now with cheaper specs to appeal to the lower cost market.
A best spec 5S type like 4.5 to 5 inch screen.
A best spec 5S type with a 5.5 to 6 inch screen for us phablet customers.
Sounds almost like what Samsung does with their S4 and Note 3 phones and all those other cheap ones.
I'll probably get a Note 3 next month.
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Yep, we'll see what happens, but my gut tells me they will not just go ahead and give us the 4.7+ inch next year due to the reasons you and I have stated regarding the fingerprint sensor.
When have they just come out and made the perfect phone? Never, they always leave it purposely crippled some way, so that they can "fix" them in the next two years and incentivize users to upgrade. My gut tells me that they will make the iPhone 6 slightly wider (very minimal) to achieve a screen size of 4.2 inch (what they should have done with the iPhone 5 LAST year). Then another "S" model in 2015, and then in 2016 I would see them removing the home button and achieving a 4.7+ inch screen.
I hope I am completely wrong and they do come out with a 4.7 inch minimum next year, but we'll know soon enough. I also love the iOS and really don't want to leave it. I've been very very patient, but it will run out next year. If the rumors start confirming anything less than 4.7 inches, I will unfortunately start to research which Android device to purchase and must adapt to that OS and its shortcomings and use it until Apple gets their act together, if ever. And of course, I will continue using the rest of their products, because those are perfect for my needs.
I agree with you. It could happen but probably won't. I have the same gut feeling. The htc one is a very nice phone but it's quite big for it's screen size and that seems like too much a jump from the size of the 5. Unless they keep 2 flagship phones in 2 different sizes...
I disagree. For the last couple years, I've needed reading glasses in order to read, and it actually makes the "smaller" (retina) screens even better. Because they are magnified. Don't squint. Get reading glasses. If you need to squint, you probably need reading glasses.
And do people ALWAYS need to belittle those who make a different choice than them? Does it really NEED to be that way? Must people refer to the 3.5 or 4 inch screens as "poverty screens"? As if an iPhone is a poverty item! Must we be called "fanboys" and "apologists" because we prefer a 3.5 or 4 inch screen? Really? I'm a fanboy because I genuinely prefer the screen size of the iPhone 4? Whatever.
As for the poll, the iPhone 4/4S screen size should have been included.
I'll take 4.5 - 4.8 inches.
Beyond that, a phone becomes hard to operate with one hand. S III user for a year now - I know of what I speak.
Beyond that, a phone becomes hard to operate with one hand. S III user for a year now - I know of what I speak.
Just saw the droid mini 4.3" specs:
121.3 x 61.3 x 8.9 mm (4.78 x 2.41 x 0.35 in)
iPhone 5:
123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in)
Although I'd prefer 4.5-4.7", 4.3" seems obtainable in the current form factor. Tad thicker but significant boost with 2000mah battery would be worth it it IMO.
121.3 x 61.3 x 8.9 mm (4.78 x 2.41 x 0.35 in)
iPhone 5:
123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in)
Although I'd prefer 4.5-4.7", 4.3" seems obtainable in the current form factor. Tad thicker but significant boost with 2000mah battery would be worth it it IMO.
I feel Apple should remove the numbering system it has right now and switch to a year system (like Cars, except the year will be when it was released.)
Today:
iPhone 5S: Latest and greatest
iPhone 5C: Mid-range
iPhone 4S: Low-end
Tomorrow:
iPhone S: Bigger screen and longer battery life (with normal iPhone internals) (4.8")
iPhone: The true flagship. Apple's priority. (4.2")
iPhone C: Low-cost (LOL). Last gen's tech. (Same size as normal iPhone)
This approach means Apple will still have a small screen flagship, with the bigger and "low-cost" model sharing some components as the iPhone. Apple will still have a "challenge" in terms of battery life and squeezing a lot of performance on a tiny device. The S "enhances" the whole experience (Get the S, it has 1 MORE COLUMN AND ROW OF ICONS!) while C can capture more markets (with a better pricetag, seriously $549?).
Today:
iPhone 5S: Latest and greatest
iPhone 5C: Mid-range
iPhone 4S: Low-end
Tomorrow:
iPhone S: Bigger screen and longer battery life (with normal iPhone internals) (4.8")
iPhone: The true flagship. Apple's priority. (4.2")
iPhone C: Low-cost (LOL). Last gen's tech. (Same size as normal iPhone)
This approach means Apple will still have a small screen flagship, with the bigger and "low-cost" model sharing some components as the iPhone. Apple will still have a "challenge" in terms of battery life and squeezing a lot of performance on a tiny device. The S "enhances" the whole experience (Get the S, it has 1 MORE COLUMN AND ROW OF ICONS!) while C can capture more markets (with a better pricetag, seriously $549?).
I do a lot of traveling and work around the city. I'm a city guy. I have a laptop for serious work (well, stocks and trading) so my Mac Air i perfect.
My Iphone is reliable and perfect.
My iPad is nice to watch movies.
But sometimes I wonder if 5.0-5.5 inch iPhone is possible to do all my calls, my entertainment, and viewing my calendar a bit like an agenda. All on IOS of course.
4 inch screen Retina is nice. But...Retinas are so nice. Couldn't it be a bit bigger so we can enjoy games/movies/texts/and pictures while having the essential phone and apps for business?
Kinda ... fun to wonder.
