Gotta go bigger - iPhone device size

[Just_Me_D]

Re: Gotta go bigger

I've kind of become more accustomed to larger screens (always thought my iPhone was more than adequate), but yes. I would have been completely dissatisfied if they had enlarged the screen size and released it with iOS 6. I've told several people that iOS 7 should have been the OS that launched with the iPhone 5 as it makes it seem like a new device even with it being very similar to the iPhone 4/4S.

For me however, the iPhone 5 screen is large enough. If a larger phone comes out I may get it, but we'll see. I'm in no hurry to abandon the size just yet.

I hear ya and am in agreement. I will have to see how the large iPhone looks before making a decision to forgo my iPhone 5. I will not get it for the sole reason of being a larger device.

 

[Bekrah]

I just saw in Fox News that apple is gonna come out with a 4.7" & 5.7" screen iPhones. Also a cheaper iPhone in different colors to help compete with android.


Tapped out from my 5

I just read 3 articles today pertaining to this as well.

Apple reportedly considering a 5.7-inch iPhone

http://m.cnet.com.au/apple-reportedly-considering-a-5-7-inch-iphone-339344599.htm?redir=1

Apple building a $100 iPhone in a variety of colors, planning 5-inch iPhablets for next year

http://9to5mac.com/2013/06/13/reute...lors-planning-5-inch-iphablets-for-next-year/

Apple Considering 4.7" and 5.7" Screens for 2014 iPhone Models, iPhone 5s and Low-Cost iPhone Due in September

http://www.macrumors.com/2013/06/13/apple-considering-4-7-and-5-7-screens-for-2014-iphone-models/

 

[ght]

While I would like to see a small bump in size (maybe 4.3"-4.5"), it's not a deal-breaker for me if they don't do it. And I don't want to see a bigger screen without some rework of iOS to accommodate it. No more navigation buttons at the top of the screen! They are already difficult to reach one-handed while maintaining a secure grip. Navigation buttons should be at the bottom, or a gesture-based navigation like webOS had.

 

[rajeshr68]

I think 4.2-4.5" is the sweet spot for phones for me. Anything above that size becomes too much of an issue to use one-handed.

 

[scorpiodsu]

Re: Gotta go bigger

I would like a larger display but not too large. Maybe 4.3-4.5 is fine because it would result is a reasonable size for a smartphone to use with one hand. I don't need a 5 inch display. I had the GS4 and HTC One and I'm back on iPhone 5 and re-adjusting to the smaller display really hasn't been an issue for me. I think 4.3 would be a good spot for a new iphone display size.

 

[neonworm]

Re: Gotta go bigger

How much bigger? That's the question. I would like a little more real estate, but not one of those mammoth Android screens.

Not all androids have big screens. Some have 4.3 inch screens.

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[bunjy]

Re: Gotta go bigger

Not all androids have big screens. Some have 4.3 inch screens.

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The trend is that higher-end Android phones have 4.7" screens or larger. The 4.3" phones are typically mid-range devices.

 

[spiky5]

Seriously i consider switching to galaxy if new iphone is the same small size as i5

 

[Fausty82]

Seriously i consider switching to galaxy if new iphone is the same small size as i5

Well then, time to start packing. Apple won't be building a larger phone this year, I would bet the farm on it. They will stick with the current (iPhone 5) form factor this fall.

Maybe it will happen in the future, but it won't happen this year.

 

[Laelipoo]

I thought I would hate the new aspect ratio (I was fine with a larger iPhone but I wanted it to stay 4:3) but the more I used it, the more I liked it. I want my phone and my iPad to be separate devices, after all.

 

[RicanMedic78]

I'm a huge fan of 4" screen size phones. I been using the htc incredible 2 for more than 2 years already wishing and hoping for another quality 4" er from android. Looks like it's not going to happen. Despite this, I do agree that the taller iphone does look awkward. My droid has slimmer top and bottom borders so it feels like just the right size. Apple for the screen right, but they got the frame wrong. If they want to keep the 4.3 aspect ratio, there's nothing wrong with that. But imo, they've got to slim down the top n bottom.

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[Angelo_Campher]

I'm a huge fan of 4" screen size phones. I been using the htc incredible 2 for more than 2 years already wishing and hoping for another quality 4" er from android. Looks like it's not going to happen. Despite this, I do agree that the taller iphone does look awkward. My droid has slimmer top and bottom borders so it feels like just the right size. Apple for the screen right, but they got the frame wrong. If they want to keep the 4.3 aspect ratio, there's nothing wrong with that. But imo, they've got to slim down the top n bottom.

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Slimming down the top and bottom bezels is going to problematic for Apple due to the home button at the bottom.

 

[RicanMedic78]

Slimming down the top and bottom bezels is going to problematic for Apple due to the home button at the bottom.

Yup... They would either have to go the s4 routine with a narrow home button, or eliminate it all together like blackberry did. And with rumors of a finger print reader, i don't see that happening.

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