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What? The pixel 4 is a half inch smaller than some of the the smaller phablets of 2014 (the iPhone 6XL and Nexus 6). I can't find a single "phablet" releases th
by joshuamorton 7y ago
What? The pixel 4 is a half inch smaller than some of the the smaller phablets of 2014 (the iPhone 6XL and Nexus 6). I can't find a single "phablet" releases that is smaller than the pixel 4 (and similarly an iPhone X, although the 11 seems to be larger than the smallest phablets).
If you compare with the largest phablets, those with > 6 inch screen sizes, modern phones are like an inch smaller in both dimensions.
- kick 7y agoThere was no 6XL.
- VibrantClarity 7y agothey clearly meant 6+
- brewdad 7y agoGiven the ridiculous nature of phone naming, nothing can be considered clear.
- pb7 7y agohttps://www.theverge.com/2014/9/16/6155009/apple-iphone-6-plus-review https://www.theverge.com/2014/9/16/6155009/apple-iphone-6-pl...
- andrepd 7y ago>Pixel 4 Now compare that with the iphone SE: https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=9896&idPhone2=7969 https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=9896&idPhone2... With modern narrow bezels it could easily carry a 5 inch screen.
- noisem4ker 7y agoI find that bezels play a role in ergonomics. Fit the biggest display you can and your phone cannot be held anymore without accidental touches registering.
- andrepd 7y agoTrue, but even 4 inches is already a perfectly acceptable display size (and you can push at least to 4.5-4.7 without compromising ergonomics; see the Sony XZ2 compact, the single compact phone in existence in the last 2 years).
- aquadrop 7y agoI don't understand why simple algo "don't register touches 5mm from the edge" isn't implemented. Or at least give me it in settings. This will allow to use full screen for video etc, but also will be much more convenient. Don't know who iphone handles it, but my current phone (xiaomi) doesn't have it and it's very annoying.
- mtalantikite 7y agoI was holding my old iPhone 4 not too long ago and I think it’s my favorite one so far. I’m still stuck with my iPhone 7 because everything has just gotten too huge.
- endemic 7y agoNostalgia, rose-colored glasses, etc., but I loved the iPhone 4 form factor. Mostly symmetrical, fit in your pockets, easy to hold, with a bit of heft. And the 2x screen density was a revelation.
- bernawil 7y agoIt was super heavy though. So dense and heavy I remember I couldn't carry it in my pocket when wearing shorts shorts.
- mtalantikite 7y agoDefinitely on the heavy side, but I can’t remember that ever being a problem for me (I also don’t wear shorts, so maybe that’s why). If they could make that form factor lighter with aN edge to edge screen it’d be me ideal phone.
- nextos 7y agoNon XL Pixels are okayish, but I still prefer the iPhone SE form factor. Or the Nokia N9 form factor, which aside from being small had a perfectly curved screen and matching gestures. The only device right now that comes a bit close is the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact. But it's very expensive for what it offers. At least, they have great kernel & AOSP suppport.
- clSTophEjUdRanu 7y agoI use a Pixel 4 and still use my Nexus 6 as a backup alarm clock. Every time I pick up the Nexus 6 I'm amazed I used to carry that around. It's immense in comparison.