Anybody else want a WIDER iPhone instead of a taller one?

NightBookworm · 07-27-2012, 05:08 PM

So it looks like all signs point to a taller iPhone 5. I never really understood why they decided to go taller. I understand you could rotate it to make it wider but still, when I look at the Galaxy 3, a wider screen really "pops" and helps. Just my two cents. Was wondering how everybody else feels.

kyteflyer · 07-27-2012, 06:15 PM

I'd like a bigger screen but I think taller and wider will be needed unless they just trim the edges on the existing size (and I think that will only allow a 3.8-4" screen). Some of the rumoured phone appearances are just hideous, and the superlong and skinny look is just out, for me, I'll be buying a second hand 4S instead, eventually. I looked at the Samsung Galaxy S3, and its too big (for me). Yes, the screen looks really great, but the handling (for me) would be too awkward. I hope Apple never goes that far.

jswinden · 07-27-2012, 10:46 PM

I think it is already a 3 to 4 ratio. Any wider and it would be square, in more ways than one. Yuk.

HarryT · 07-28-2012, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by NightBookworm

So it looks like all signs point to a taller iPhone 5. I never really understood why they decided to go taller. I understand you could rotate it to make it wider but still, when I look at the Galaxy 3, a wider screen really "pops" and helps. Just my two cents. Was wondering how everybody else feels.

The iPhone has a wider screen (in terms of aspect ratio) than the S3. The iPhone is 4:3, the S3 is 16:10.

David Munch · 07-28-2012, 03:59 AM

Im split. On one hand a bigger screen would be nice, but on the other hand, the iPhone is big enough already. Id love to see them have the screen closer to the edges.

petermillard · 07-28-2012, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

The iPhone has a wider screen (in terms of aspect ratio) than the S3. The iPhone is 4:3, the S3 is 16:10.

Harry; iPhone 4s screen is 3:2 (960 x 640) - iPad is 4:3. iPhone is still wider than the S3 in portrait, but not by much.

Peter

HarryT · 07-28-2012, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by petermillard

Harry; iPhone 4s screen is 3:2 (960 x 640) - iPad is 4:3. iPhone is still wider than the S3 in portrait, but not by much.

Peter

Thank you - my mistake. For some reason I thought that the iPhone was 4:3. Thanks for putting me right.

heySkippy · 08-01-2012, 12:54 PM

Having held a few larger phones, I don't think I would want one. My eyes are bad enough that I need glasses regardless, so I'd rather stick with a size that fits easily in the front pocket of slacks and a screen my thumb can traverse.

HarryT · 08-01-2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by heySkippy

Having held a few larger phones, I don't think I would want one. My eyes are bad enough that I need glasses regardless, so I'd rather stick with a size that fits easily in the front pocket of slacks and a screen my thumb can traverse.

Yes, I agree. A friend of mine has a Samsung Galaxy Note, which has a 5" screen, and it's just too big, in my view. He loves it, though, so whatever floats your boat

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sadievan · 08-01-2012, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heySkippy

Having held a few larger phones, I don't think I would want one. My eyes are bad enough that I need glasses regardless, so I'd rather stick with a size that fits easily in the front pocket of slacks and a screen my thumb can traverse.

^This. I don't want anything larger.

Carol

Delotte231 · 08-01-2012, 03:04 PM

The S3 fits my front pocket just fine.

Going back on topic, I agree with keeping the iPhone's current sized with maxed out screen from edge to edge.

5thWiggle · 08-01-2012, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Yes, I agree. A friend of mine has a Samsung Galaxy Note, which has a 5" screen, and it's just too big, in my view. He loves it, though, so whatever floats your boat

.

One of the neat features of the SGN is the one hand keyboards. It helps with the extra width.

afv011 · 08-04-2012, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

The iPhone has a wider screen (in terms of aspect ratio) than the S3. The iPhone is 4:3, the S3 is 16:10.

The S3 is 16:9 (1280x720). Most Android tablets are 16:10 (1280x800, 1920x1200).

immapestomaniac · 08-04-2012, 08:23 PM

Good question! I'm wearing glasses and I think, generally, a bigger screen would be a little more helpful, especially on iBooks and strategy games. Though any complaints and whining don't always cross my mind when I hold my iPhone. I'm quite contented with this sweet device's size!

jojoba · 08-18-2012, 05:17 AM

Yes. One of the reasons I haven't switched to iPhone is the screen size. The other is the lack of proper predictive text. I quite like the SG3 screen size, and have also considered the Samsung Galaxy note. They say the new version coming out soon might have an even larger screen, which might tip it over for me into too large.

07-27-2012, 05:08 PM	#1
NightBookworm Member Posts: 14 Karma: 45730 Join Date: May 2012 Device: Kindle	Anybody else want a WIDER iPhone instead of a taller one? So it looks like all signs point to a taller iPhone 5. I never really understood why they decided to go taller. I understand you could rotate it to make it wider but still, when I look at the Galaxy 3, a wider screen really "pops" and helps. Just my two cents. Was wondering how everybody else feels.

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07-27-2012, 06:15 PM	#2
kyteflyer Wizard Posts: 1,841 Karma: 9547754 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Newcastle, Australia Device: iPhone SE2020	I'd like a bigger screen but I think taller and wider will be needed unless they just trim the edges on the existing size (and I think that will only allow a 3.8-4" screen). Some of the rumoured phone appearances are just hideous, and the superlong and skinny look is just out, for me, I'll be buying a second hand 4S instead, eventually. I looked at the Samsung Galaxy S3, and its too big (for me). Yes, the screen looks really great, but the handling (for me) would be too awkward. I hope Apple never goes that far.

07-27-2012, 10:46 PM	#3
jswinden Nameless Being	I think it is already a 3 to 4 ratio. Any wider and it would be square, in more ways than one. Yuk.

07-28-2012, 03:59 AM	#5
David Munch Scholar Posts: 1,008 Karma: 3999312 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kobo Libra H2O + iPad Air 4	Im split. On one hand a bigger screen would be nice, but on the other hand, the iPhone is big enough already. Id love to see them have the screen closer to the edges.

08-01-2012, 12:54 PM	#8
heySkippy Groupie Posts: 182 Karma: 1316076 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Device: iPad	Having held a few larger phones, I don't think I would want one. My eyes are bad enough that I need glasses regardless, so I'd rather stick with a size that fits easily in the front pocket of slacks and a screen my thumb can traverse.

08-01-2012, 03:04 PM	#11
Delotte231 Connoisseur Posts: 96 Karma: 1998 Join Date: Jun 2012 Device: None	The S3 fits my front pocket just fine. Going back on topic, I agree with keeping the iPhone's current sized with maxed out screen from edge to edge.

08-04-2012, 08:23 PM	#14
immapestomaniac Member Posts: 11 Karma: 4604 Join Date: Jun 2012 Device: iPhone	Good question! I'm wearing glasses and I think, generally, a bigger screen would be a little more helpful, especially on iBooks and strategy games. Though any complaints and whining don't always cross my mind when I hold my iPhone. I'm quite contented with this sweet device's size!

08-18-2012, 05:17 AM	#15
jojoba Addict Posts: 277 Karma: 1039638 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Europe Device: Kindle Paperwhite, iPad 3gen, Cybook Odyssey FL HD	Yes. One of the reasons I haven't switched to iPhone is the screen size. The other is the lack of proper predictive text. I quite like the SG3 screen size, and have also considered the Samsung Galaxy note. They say the new version coming out soon might have an even larger screen, which might tip it over for me into too large.