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As bigger screens become the norm for new smartphones, I wonder if we will see a 5" iPhone 5.

• jskopek 14y ago
  The UX experience/monitor size argument has been discussed many times, and the general consensus seems to be that Apple picked a 3.5" screen because it presents the most comfortable layout. I believe Dustin Curtis was the first person to start that discussion: http://dcurt.is/2011/10/03/3-point-5-inches http://dcurt.is/2011/10/03/3-point-5-inches
  • mtgx 14y ago
    And I disagree with that. I find 4.3" comfortable to use with the thumb. Also if 3.5" was the perfect size, Apple wouldn't make it any bigger. And yet there is a very real possiblity that they will increase the size. You get so many more benefits from a larger screen. From the beginning I've been of the belief that as long as it fits in your pocket, you will get a better experience the bigger the screen size of the smartphone is. Also you should start looking at them as mini-tablets rather than just "phones" that got "too big". http://www.paulgraham.com/tablets.html http://www.paulgraham.com/tablets.html
    • jskopek 14y ago
      The experience probably varies quite significantly from person to person. I remember appreciating the decrease in size when I upgraded from my 4" Nexus S to a 3.5" iPhone 4S. I think you've got a point about a larger screen allows for more info, and apps could probably be designed around the size issues. Facebook pioneer the idea of a side menu that could be swiped open with a gesture, and that technique should allow for easy one-finger usage on even the largest screens.