Would you consider a bigger iPhone?

[space8monkey]

This might sound crazy, but I'm perfectly content with the screen on my 4S. The screen on the 5 is just a bit awkwardly long and narrow for my liking.

 

[lamy11685]

I probably would. Depends on if it was a better piece if technology or just a rehashed iphone with a larger screen. I love the 4" form factor quite a bit. I came from a 5"+ Android to this. Absolutely live the current i5 size.

 

[dol4er]

Actually, the reason I bought iPhone 5 was its size. I like the fact it is smaller than any other high-end smartphone.

 

[asolaiman]

One feature I don't especially like in samsung galaxy S4 is its sheer size. It doesn't fit in my jeans pocket very well.

 

[tack]

It is the killer feature that would make me but the next iPhone day one.

 

[protominet]

Do you want a bigger iphone? I mean an iphone as big as the samsung note 2.

I like my iPhone 5 but I would like to try it !

 

[mudbuny]

I would definitely by a larger screen iphone. My husband has freakishly large fingers and cannot use the keyboard on an iphone. He also has a hard time reading a small screen. I bought him an lg intuition for its 5 inch screen. Its an ok phone for someone that is accustomed to androids bugs, which he is not. I think he would get a lot more enjoyment out of his smartphone if it was an iphone.

 

[anon5664829]

Nope. If they go any larger than 4.2", I won't be upgrading. I think, and the experts agree, that 4" is the maximum size for full functionality. I expect that if Apple goes larger, they'll continue with the 4" model for the majority that doesn't want a tablet for a phone.

How is a 4.7" phone a tablet? Also the "experts" I know disagree with you, you have MORE functionality with a bigger screen fact.

 

[bunjy]

How is a 4.7" phone a tablet? Also the "experts" I know disagree with you, you have MORE functionality with a bigger screen fact.

How does a larger screen give you more "functionality"? My iPhone 5 has a smaller screen and has plenty of "functionality".

 

[anon5664829]

How does a larger screen give you more "functionality"? My iPhone 5 has a smaller screen and has plenty of "functionality".

Know how? You can see more content at a time. It's easier to type on that pathetically small keyboard etc. It IS better, but you probably are saying the 4" display is perfect and when the 4.7" iPhone comes out you will say now THAT'S perfect. That's what I'm getting from this sorry.

 

[bunjy]

Know how? You can see more content at a time. It's easier to type on that pathetically small keyboard etc. It IS better, but you probably are saying the 4" display is perfect and when the 4.7" iPhone comes out you will say now THAT'S perfect. That's what I'm getting from this sorry.

Don't put words in my mouth or make any assumptions about what I do or don't think is the "perfect" screen size. The only point I'm trying to make is that a larger screen doesn't necessarily mean more functionality. For example, if you have small hands and use your phone one handed, a larger screen would actually reduce your "functionality". Now, if you have larger hands or poor eyesight, certainly you might consider the larger screen more functional. Either way, there is no universally perfect screen size or most functional screen size. If Apple ever decides to go to a bigger screen, I'd have to decide at that point whether that will work for me or not.

 

[anon5664829]

Don't put words in my mouth or make any assumptions about what I do or don't think is the "perfect" screen size. The only point I'm trying to make is that a larger screen doesn't necessarily mean more functionality. For example, if you have small hands and use your phone one handed, a larger screen would actually reduce your "functionality". Now, if you have larger hands or poor eyesight, certainly you might consider the larger screen more functional. Either way, there is no universally perfect screen size or most functional screen size. If Apple ever decides to go to a bigger screen, I'd have to decide at that point whether that will work for me or not.

Apologies. I just think that Apple needs to make a bigger iPhone and frustrates me to no end.

 

[boovish]

Shell No! In fact I wish it was still in the 3" range. I switched to the HP Veer 4G even though its out of date. Go 2.6" Screens!

 

[Edmilan]

Nope. The size of the iPhone 5 is the sweet spot for me

 

[totalimmortal363#AC]

Not under any circumstance...

 

[alieannie]

Phones are getting obnoxiously large, almost comical in size. I wonder how some people fit them in their pockets. 4.2" is the max I ever want

 

[anon5664829]

Phones are getting obnoxiously large, almost comical in size. I wonder how some people fit them in their pockets. 4.2" is the max I ever want

4.7" phones are not difficult to fit in a pocket. try it one day.

 

[xanadome]

This might sound crazy, but I'm perfectly content with the screen on my 4S. The screen on the 5 is just a bit awkwardly long and narrow for my liking.

Exactly! I now have the iPhone 5 (too tall) but miss the iPhone 4s so much. It was a perfect palm sized mobile phone. If I need a bigger screen for graphic intensive display etc, I simply reach for my iPad Mini (or even a laptop) for that purpose.

 

[Tilman Mueller]

I'm happy with the 'old' iPhone size.
But I'm also not a phablet person

 

[mulasien]

I just had a curious thought:

Since we have quite a number of people who both want and don't want a bigger screen, I wonder what the breakdown of people who want a bigger screen correlate to those who already own a larger tablet?

If I didn't have a tablet to view large screen mobile content, I could see the appeal of a larger (phablet sized - 5.5" or so) phone to perform both roles.

Even then, too many trade-offs to a larger size that affects portability and one handed use to make me want one.