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" I don't think the experience of a 5 inch phone is better than a 4 inch phone." I would respectfully disagree with that as someone who moved from a 4.3" Xperi

" I don't think the experience of a 5 inch phone is better than a 4 inch phone." I would respectfully disagree with that as someone who moved from a 4.3" Xperia to a 4.7" Nexus 4 and now a 5" Nexus 5. The extra real estate is a godsend for everything I use my phone for. IMHO, 4.7-5" makes the most sense (perhaps 5.2" as well). At the very least, I think apple should give people a choice of 4" and 4.5"-4.7". Of course, doing that will introduce a problem since most development on iOS is very focused on optimizing for a single screen experience.

smrtinsert 13y ago
Absolutely agreed. Gf considered going back to iphone after early annoyance with GS3, now she can't imagine it after she got used to her screen size.
chiph 13y ago
In my case, I want a larger screen, but I don't want a huge device that doesn't fit in my pocket, either. If they were to push the usable screen out to the edge of the device, I could have both.
- thekevan 13y ago
  I was surprised at how unobtrusive my Note 2 is in my pocket. When I got it, I made sure I knew the return policy and had a backup phone picked out in case it was a pain. Honestly, it is less noticeable than my Motorola Droid 3 was. That phone was think and felt heavier. I generally keep my phone in my left front pocket. When driving, I almost never didn't know my phone was in my pocket. With the Note, I sometimes have to glance down or pat the pocket real quick to make sure I picked up my phone.
- smackfu 13y ago
  Take a look at the Moto X vs. an iPhone 5S: http://www.phonearena.com/phones/size#/phones/size/Apple-iPhone-5s,Motorola-Moto-X/phones/7710,7885 http://www.phonearena.com/phones/size#/phones/size/Apple-iPh... I don't think that's really a huge footprint difference (1/4" in each direction), but the iPhone 5S has a 4" screen and the Moto X has a 4.7" one.
- dublinben 13y ago
  Everyone's pockets are different. I know Galaxy Note (5.5" screen) owners who comfortably keep their phone in their front pocket. I know iPhone (4,4S) owners who can't fit their phone in anything but their back pocket or purse. I personally find any phone uncomfortable in a jean pocket, regardless of size.
blinkingled 13y ago
Seconded. When I was using my Note 2 I found myself not using my laptop as often. (After dropping my Note 2) I am back to using a Moto G nowadays and despite it being an amazing phone for $200 - I find I am going back to using my laptop more, entirely due to screen size.

smrtinsert 13y ago

Absolutely agreed. Gf considered going back to iphone after early annoyance with GS3, now she can't imagine it after she got used to her screen size.

chiph 13y ago

In my case, I want a larger screen, but I don't want a huge device that doesn't fit in my pocket, either. If they were to push the usable screen out to the edge of the device, I could have both.

thekevan 13y ago
I was surprised at how unobtrusive my Note 2 is in my pocket. When I got it, I made sure I knew the return policy and had a backup phone picked out in case it was a pain. Honestly, it is less noticeable than my Motorola Droid 3 was. That phone was think and felt heavier. I generally keep my phone in my left front pocket. When driving, I almost never didn't know my phone was in my pocket. With the Note, I sometimes have to glance down or pat the pocket real quick to make sure I picked up my phone.
smackfu 13y ago
Take a look at the Moto X vs. an iPhone 5S: http://www.phonearena.com/phones/size#/phones/size/Apple-iPhone-5s,Motorola-Moto-X/phones/7710,7885 http://www.phonearena.com/phones/size#/phones/size/Apple-iPh... I don't think that's really a huge footprint difference (1/4" in each direction), but the iPhone 5S has a 4" screen and the Moto X has a 4.7" one.
dublinben 13y ago
Everyone's pockets are different. I know Galaxy Note (5.5" screen) owners who comfortably keep their phone in their front pocket. I know iPhone (4,4S) owners who can't fit their phone in anything but their back pocket or purse. I personally find any phone uncomfortable in a jean pocket, regardless of size.

blinkingled 13y ago

Seconded. When I was using my Note 2 I found myself not using my laptop as often. (After dropping my Note 2) I am back to using a Moto G nowadays and despite it being an amazing phone for $200 - I find I am going back to using my laptop more, entirely due to screen size.