What if the screen isn’t edge to edge?

[metllicamilitia]

There have been some recent rumors that the new screen might not actually be edge to edge and closer in design to the iPad Pro 10.5. Is this a deal breaker if it’s true or would the features still be enough to justify the cost?

 

[Just_Me_D]

I doubt it, especially if the rest of the device is great...

 

[TripleOne]

I don't think it will be a deal breaker, but having an edge to edge display would be great!!

 

[qbnkelt]

Not keen on edge to edge displays. Too many false inputs, like on the SGS7.

 

[Trees]

The 10.5 iPad Pro form factor looks good to me as an example.

There needs to be some surface area to house components (Touch ID, front camera, sensors), provide a method to hold reliably and safely; all while not impacting usability and durability.

I'm not a mechanical engineer or designer, so could be wrong.

 

[Moneymiike420]

Should be edge to edge with very minimal
Bezel

 

[StraightlineBoy]

This might be a silly question, but won't an edge to edge screen make the device more fragile? I've got a number of marks on the edges of my iPhone 6 that would have presumably been a smashed screen if it was edge to edge. I think I'd actually prefer a small bezel

 

[tcuprof]

Definitely not a deal breaker. Other features are more important. The loss of Touch ID or even moving it to the back would more likely be deal breakers.

 

[Ledsteplin]

Then there's the rumored reports the actual functioning screen size of the iPhone Edition is 5.15" with the rest of the screen edge to edge.

 

[nikkisharif]

Not a deal breaker at all. I’m more worried about the functionality.

 

[Rob Phillips]

I’ll be disappointed but it’s not a deal breaker.

 

[Spencerdl]

I’ll be disappointed but it’s not a deal breaker.

Same here.

 

[mumfoau]

Consider the new iPhone bought....even it’s a 5.5” device in the iPhone SE style. It’s bought

 

[anon(5630457)]

If Apple wants to justify the insanely high cost of the iPhone 8, it definitely should have edge to edge screen.

 

[anon(5630457)]

This might be a silly question, but won't an edge to edge screen make the device more fragile? I've got a number of marks on the edges of my iPhone 6 that would have presumably been a smashed screen if it was edge to edge. I think I'd actually prefer a small bezel

Yes. I broke an S7 edge because the edge screen fell on a table and broke. It's definitely more fragile.

 

[metllicamilitia]

Yes. I broke an S7 edge because the edge screen fell on a table and broke. It's definitely more fragile.

Fair point, but Samsung Edge phones go over the side of the phone. The iPhone will not. Just to the edge. And as far as concerns of accidental pressing on the sides, I haven’t actually used an iPad Pro yet but it’s supposed to be really great about that.

 

[anon(5630457)]

Fair point, but Samsung Edge phones go over the side of the phone. The iPhone will not. Just to the edge. And as far as concerns of accidental pressing on the sides, I haven’t actually used an iPad Pro yet but it’s supposed to be really great about that.

Ah. If that's the case, then I'll be okay with it.

I never had any issues with accidentally pressing the edges of my S8. Samsung optimized the software to prevent that glaring issue.

 

[phillipe_nova]

It wouldn't be a deal breaker for me. Infact, I did not like it on my Galaxy S7.

 

[Ziich47]

I have been using the s8 since launch and the screen is such a beautiful and immersive experience. I wouldn't expect apple to go that far but I can see something like the g6

 

[Quis89]

Not a deal breaker. I honestly won't care either way. That's the least of my concerns as it relates to the next iPhone.