Does the next iPhone REALLY need to be thinner?

[sts1976]

Apple uses thinner just as android OEMs use bigger screens. It's all about differentiators, market appeal and bragging rights.

IMO the iphone doesn't need to be any thinner. Although I would like it a little shorter!

 

[tgp]

Apple uses thinner just as android OEMs use bigger screens. It's all about differentiators, market appeal and bragging rights.

I wouldn't say that screen size is all about market appeal and bragging rights. Every bit of screen directly affects the user experience. A mm or three of thickness doesn't. I would say add a bit to the thickness of the iPhone 5 for extra battery. I read all the raving reviews about battery life, but now that I have one I'm not quite so impressed. It's OK, but not great.

 

[shaolinfinest]

I do not think it should be thinner as well, with the iPhone 5 being a light device it is the first phone I have ever dropped out of my hands. I dropped it 4 times already.