iPhone 5 Rumor: New Smartphone To Have 4-Inch Display
A new iPhone 5 rumor suggests the forthcoming smartphone will rock a 4-inch screen, as Apple attempts to stay ahead of its Android rivals.
Heavyweights such as the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and Reuters have all focused on the speculation about a 4-inch display, lending the rumors some extra credence.
And in a way, it makes perfect sense. Throughout its evolution, the iPhone has always stuck to a 3.5-inch screen – even when other smartphone makers were increasingly designing phones with screens measuring over 5 inches (the Samsung Note is one of the biggest, with a 5.3-inch display).
Yet a Tokyo correspondent for Reuters reports that LG, Sharp and a new firm, Japan Display, will combine forces to produce the 4-inch screens for iPhone 5 from next month. That, suggest several pundits, could allow Apple to start production in August, ready for an iPhone 5 launch in October – October being a popular month for Apple launches.
So far, Apple’s response to having a smaller screen than many of its rivals has been typically impressive, with some thoughtful interface design maximising the 3.5-inch display. Yet with a run of 4.5-inch-plus Androids now flooding the market, the company may have to expland, literally.
Is a 4-inch display too big? Personally, I think it’s at the outer edges of what is acceptable for a smartphone – I always found the Samsung Note a tad large to smoothly transfer from hand to pocket. Beyond 4.5 inches, I’d prefer a tablet. What say you, readers? Let us know in the comments.
Tags : Apple, Apple iPhone, Apple iPhone 5, iphone, iphone 5, iphone 5 rumor 4-inch display, smartphones
Posted: May 21, 2012
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May 21, 2012
Yeah, I prefer a tablet for a phone, to be honest, that's why my primary driver is a 5.3" device.
May 21, 2012
3.5 to 4.0 in an attempt to stay ahead? Aren't they already behind?
May 21, 2012
Isn't going to a 4" screen more catching up than staying ahead?
May 21, 2012
Androids are better anyway.
May 21, 2012
My 5.3" Note is beyond great! Android is Great! Would never go back to the iPhone unless they have as large a screen and with more user configurations like the Android. I love not being tied to iTunes as well.
May 21, 2012
Problem with iphones is wasted rea estate on the phone with huge black areas top and bottom.
My two year old EVO has a 4.3" screen and almost exactly the same footprint as a Iphone 4.
width to fit in a pocket iphone 2.31 inches EVO = 2.59" just over a 1/4" but over 3/4" larger screen.
Also those God awfull cases on the iphone make them really thick and wide offsetting the 1/4".
The Evo 4G LTE is 2.7" wide or.39" wider but has a 4.7" screen.
The Galaxy Note is pretty wide at 3.26" nearly a full inch wider than the Iphone and over 1/2" wider than the EVO 4G LTE for 5.3" of screen.
footprint bang for the buck the EVO series gives the most screen while taking up the least amount of width and height.
May 21, 2012
My family owns many Apple products. My current Iphone 3.5" size is rather small compared to the rest of the cellphone market. I considered getting the Samsung Note, because of this fact. I would prefer if the new Iphone 5 was 5.3" or slightly larger.
May 21, 2012
More is NOT better. If you want a big screen use your computer or iPad.
May 21, 2012
All these people sound like the growing cult of iPhone haters, so IMO, their opinion is not relavant.
May 21, 2012
My screen is at least 4.5, it might even big slightly larger…
May 21, 2012
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May 21, 2012
I am looking for screen larger than 4".
May 21, 2012
I agree. Where I live, there are plenty of iPhone haters, but I rarely hear iPhone users bashing Android devices. I wonder why that is? Could Apple fans be more open minded? Personally, I could care less which handset people carry. And if I have no opinion on your phone, you DON'T get an opinion on mine. Haters be hatin'….. just sayin'.
May 21, 2012
My wife has always been happy with 3 1/2 inches. Half an inch bigger wont make a difference.
May 21, 2012
That has now replaced "hockey players" as my favorite Gott comeback of all time.
May 21, 2012
I have a DRIOD, LG Optimus and I am going back to the iphone NOT because of the screen. It is the BEST!
May 21, 2012
Blah blah blah blah blah.
May 21, 2012
Apple stuck with a smaller screen, because it easiest to reach the entire screen with your thumb while holding it comfortably in one hand. It was about being intuitive and functional. Maybe the question should be, how much screen real estate is necessary for function while it can still be called a "phone"?
As far as catching-up…is it catching-up because it was really lacking or because really good advertising (on both sides, mind you) throws a bunch of numbers at you, and then tells you, "you NEED this"?
As far as the "which is better debate", we could pontificate on this to no real end. Both Android devices and Apple devices have merit and downfalls. It would be a personal decision to the likes of: I prefer Vans over Chuck Taylors.
May 21, 2012
Ok, ladies, you heard it here first, find the guy with the android, he has big hands!! wink wink, I couldn't help myself todd
May 21, 2012
Idk about any other issues, but iPhone is behind on the screen size already. I had a smaller Android at first, and it luckily had a slider. This one is at least 4.
May 21, 2012
Honestly Ben, I have no idea how they stack up, I was just stirring the pot.
May 21, 2012
Honestly Ben, I have no idea how they stack up, I was just stirring the pot.
May 22, 2012
Is she asian?
May 22, 2012
Max screen size for any phone is 4.3" in my opinion, otherwise, buy a tablet. Many reports say next iphone will be at least 4" or I've seen 4" plus screen so we will not know until its unveiled. Do hope for a bigger screen…