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Too huge for the hand and pocket, IMO, as well as virtually all modern phones. Really, is there such a big difference between a 5" and 4"? It's a phone, first a
by listic 13y ago
Too huge for the hand and pocket, IMO, as well as virtually all modern phones. Really, is there such a big difference between a 5" and 4"? It's a phone, first and foremost, a thing that has to be easily handled and pocketed.
I bought my first smartphone recently, was initially going for a used Nexus 4, since it's on the smaller side of what is considered the usual today, got nice specs and software directly from Google. But when I looked at HTC One mini in the store, I knew I would regret if I buy any other phone, since it's not just ok, but kinda nice; probably the best design you can get short of buying an iPhone (not that it's impossible, but I get a feeling that the competitors are hardly trying). Even though I'm not a fan of Sense UI, and there's no Cyanogen support. I'd like it to be even smaller still (maybe 4.0" instead of 4.3 screen, it shouldn't be a notable difference), but you can't get that with modern phones.
An evidence that current phones are too big is the existence of this: http://www.htc.com/us/accessories/htc-mini-plus/ http://www.htc.com/us/accessories/htc-mini-plus/ Get a second, smaller, phone for your phone, so that you won't have to pull out your huge phone each time you need to make or receive a call!
- dublinben 13y agoThe Moto X is almost exactly the same size as the HTC One mini, and only slightly larger than the iPhone 5S. It has a larger screen that either, due to not have an absurdly large bezel on all sides. http://www.phonearena.com/phones/size/Apple-iPhone-5s,Motorola-Moto-X/phones/7710,7885#/phones/size/Apple-iPhone-5s,Motorola-Moto-X,HTC-One-mini/phones/7710,7885,7702 http://www.phonearena.com/phones/size/Apple-iPhone-5s,Motoro...
- jonathansizz 13y agoSeconded. With the Moto X you get great build quality and hardware, personalization, excellent form factor, stock Android with genuine enhancements, and the price is now down to $350/$400 unlocked. Sadly, some people are put off by the spec sheet, but I find that the X has excellent performance and a beautiful screen.
- Zak 13y agoI find it quite a bit easier to reach across the width of the iPhone's screen than the Moto X. It's the difference between comfortable and not comfortable for me. I wish there was a high-spec Android phone with the screen size and dimensions of the iPhone.
- gcb0 13y agoandroid phones just try very hard to have the largest numbers in all features. they can't have lots of pixels and cheap price if they go for a small screen. screens are absurdly cheaper as you lower the resolution. and since they can't lower the pixel count, they sell larger and larger phablets.
- dagw 13y agoThe Sony Z1 Compact is as close as you can get today. Only slightly larger than an iPhone and with comparable specs to the high end android phones.
- Zak 13y agoThe dimensions of the Z1 Compact are almost identical to those of the Moto X. Most importantly to my one-handed use concern, it's only narrower by 400 μm. The iPhone 5/5s is almost 7mm narrower than the Moto X.
- lmm 13y ago> Really, is there such a big difference between a 5" and 4"? Yes! 5" is enough to watch videos or read on (though 6" would be better). 4" isn't. /happy Note 2 user.