Phones-big screen vs. small screen.

[rolio]

I'm still searching for just the right screen size for my next cell phone. I have the 4" htc presently. I like it because it is so inconspicuous, and reminds me that it is just for communication and light correspondence when needed. I was given an iphone 4, just last week, which is even smaller than the htc.

Now what I see is that many are carrying the much larger 5" screens on their phones. I'm thinking that many are doing some heavy work on these phones and need the larger view. I don't think I would use it for much heavy lifting, but I do like to follow the scores and "live track" on ESPN, MLB, SF Giants, and Yankees when the women around me want to watch some Lifetime romantic or Hallmark movie--which is pretty much all the time. How many of you have ditched your small screen device for a larger screen? How many of you use your device as only a communication device and the live/video only occasionally?

[cop414]

I use my iphone for almost everything anymore. It's fine for me size wise but I imagine once I'd have a larger screen in my hand I'd like it. I wish that Apple could make the iphone viewing area larger by an inch but still keep the actual phone dimensions the same, now that would interest me. For now I'll keep using my iphone 5 and look through the bottom half of my bifocals...

[Wllnv19]

Originally Posted by cop414

I use my iphone for almost everything anymore. It's fine for me size wise but I imagine once I'd have a larger screen in my hand I'd like it. I wish that Apple could make the iphone viewing area larger by an inch but still keep the actual phone dimensions the same, now that would interest me. For now I'll keep using my iphone 5 and look through the bottom half of my bifocals...

I have to agree with Tim 100% even the bifocal part lol

[Rags]

I'm with Tim. I'm due for an upgrade & waiting to see the new IPhones before making a decision. I currently have the 4S & love the size but wish the actual screen size were bigger. I see some people with these huge phones on their belts & it looks ridiculous.

[saaduk]

I have an iPhone 5 plus HTC one. I have almost abandoned iPhone after getting used to with HTC one. 4.7 inch to 5 inch screen is adequate. Not less or more than that.

[Kingair]

Got a Samsung Note 3

Love it !

HAGOne

[Rogdogg]

I have a Samsung Note 3 and love it. Don't think I could ever go back to the smaller screen. Only a small percentage of my phone usage anymore is actually calls. Mostly emails and apps, like tapatalk for TRF. It's I think as big as I could go without it becoming a hassle to fit in my jeans pockets. I would really recommend it. I've had every type of different phone but the note 3 is the best I've ever had

Sent from my SM-N900 using Tapatalk

[bearone2]

samsung galaxy s5, love it.

[vitalsignsrn]

I have an iPhone 5 and I love the screen size. Half the time I slip the phone into my pocket & its hidden. Im not sure how I will feel about a bigger iPhone but the 6 is supposed to be (according to the rumour mill) 4.7". There are plenty to choose from out there for everyone though. ;-)
I'm also in agreement with Tim about the bifocals. :-( But I love that you can expand the screen. LOL

[Wesley Crusher]

I used to laugh at phones with large screens, but not anymore. Once I bought a phone with a larger screen, I can never go back. Currently, I have a Nexus 5 (5 inch), but I am looking to upgrade soon. The new iPhone 6 (5.5 inch), LG G3 (5.5 inch), and Note 4 (5.7 inch?) are on my radar.

[vitalsignsrn]

Rumour is the 6 is supposed to be 5.5"...I better take care of my 5. LOL

[brandrea]

I'll be the dinosaur here .... I use a blackberry z10. I find it to be the perfect size, and I love the HUB feature.

[Rockrolex]

I have the iPhone 5 and am quite satisfied with the screen size. If I want a larger screen, I use my iPad or one of my notebooks or my desktop. I see people with large screen devices and wonder why.

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

Rumour is the 6 is supposed to be 5.5"...I better take care of my 5. LOL

There will be two models, 4.7" and 5.5". Once you try out a phone with a large screen, you'll never go back.

[incontrol]

I am still using a 4S and needing the lower part of my tri-focals all the time. I am holding out to see what the iPhone 6 will be before upgrading. It is supposedly due in September. I am very sure I want a bigger screen.

[BarkMaster]

I use my phone for a lot more than calls, texts and email. The extra real estate comes in handy for at-a-glance information and control of the phone functions.

It's nice not to have to carry a larger tablet to perform many of the functions that would be difficult with a smaller screen. It's all in one small device.

The keys on the virtual keyboards are larger, minimizing "fat fingering".

Love the screen size and picture on my Galaxy S5.

[padi56]

Well being a bit of a cheapskate I thought it was about to update my old phone as it was well over 6 years old,and I did not want to pay these silly prices for I phones etc. So looked to the east and China the same guy I bought my tablet off a few years back which is still operating fine after almost 3 years now.Now he recommended a few brands but one THL gave very good spec for the money,so I ordered one from him a Octa Core 1.7GHz processor with 2GB Ram and 32GB Rom on phone with further 32GB on SD card running Android 4.2.3 jelly bean.It has dual sim cards standby both sims 3g 2g, Capacitive multi-touch 5inch IPS screen Gorilla Glass3 Double Tempered FHD screen 1920X1080 total Screen Colours 16000K.The camera and video is superb 13MP front 13MP back its from Sony IMX135, full GPRS/EDGE/HSDPA which works very well as good as Tom Tom.Bluetooth 4.0 WIFI and all other main bits even come with screen protectors and a nice leather flip case cost just under £100 took 8 days from order to arrival direct from China.And after testing phone with the AnTuTu benchmark software results were just a fraction over the Samsung Galaxy S4 its result was 27435 my phone 27515 its very fast and boots up remarkably quick had it a few weeks now and running fine well pleased.

[locutus49]

Anyone own the Vertu with Sapphire screen, liquid metal frame, and costs around $11,000 USD. Or so I read.

[GradyPhilpott]

I have a GSIII that I've had for almost 2 years and since I use my phone more as a computer than a phone, a larger screen is something I will definitely consider.

I'm due for a new phone on 12 July. Since the S5 has been on sale at least twice since it came out in April, I definitely won't be buying one until it goes back on sale and I might even wait for the S6, depending on how it all pans out.

The main thing is that a somewhat larger screen will be up for consideration, as long as it's an Samsung Android.

[bearone2]

the s5 was an upgrade from an s3, if i had it to do over again, it would be the note 3.

batt life on the s5 has doubled & it is quite a bit quicker than the s3.

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I have a GSIII that I've had for almost 2 years and since I use my phone more as a computer than a phone, a larger screen is something I will definitely consider.

I'm due for a new phone on 12 July. Since the S5 has been on sale at least twice since it came out in April, I definitely won't be buying one until it goes back on sale and I might even wait for the S6, depending on how it all pans out.

The main thing is that a somewhat larger screen will be up for consideration, as long as it's an Samsung Android.

If you're set on Samsung, I'd wait for the Note 4.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

If you're set on Samsung, I'd wait for the Note 4.

I may very well do so.

However, there have always been some things about the Note that have put me off, even if the screen is a good size and the phone fits well in my pocket.

I don't recall the details now, but the Note isn't just a big Galaxy and it seems that the Note has features I don't need whereas the Galaxies have features I like better.

Also, in the past the Note has had the same screen resolution of the Galaxies, but that resolution is diminished by the larger screen and that resolution is optimal on the smaller Galaxy screen.

At any rate, I will have plenty of time to make comparisons and get the one that best fits my needs.

Price is also a consideration, not because the price of the Note breaks the bank, but the Galaxies have offered the best value, in my judgement.

[daveathall]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I may very well do so.

However, there have always been some things about the Note that have put me off, even if the screen is a good size and the phone fits well in my pocket.

I don't recall the details now, but the Note isn't just a big Galaxy and it seems that the Note has features I don't need whereas the Galaxies have features I like better.

Also, in the past the Note has had the same screen resolution of the Galaxies, but that resolution is diminished by the larger screen and that resolution is optimal on the smaller Galaxy screen.

At any rate, I will have plenty of time to make comparisons and get the one that best fits my needs.

Price is also a consideration, not because the price of the Note breaks the bank, but the Galaxies have offered the best value, in my judgement.

Get the new Galaxy S5 Prime if they sell them in the USA Grady.

[daveathall]

I prefer a larger screen for my old eyes and find surfing the web and using Tapatalk a much more enjoyable experience with one, this doesn't always mean an overly large phone, here is my Samsung Galaxy S3 underneath an iPhone 5, the difference in size on the phones is negligible, however the screen size difference is huge.

[ejvette]

I just dumped my iPhone 5 was getting totally bored with the IOS my buddy got the Nokia 1520 windows 8 phone its got a 6" screen its about the size of the note3 only much thinner I was very hesitant about the large phone I've had it a week I carry in my pocket no problem and really love it so far. My wifes iPhone now seems miniscule lol.

[bgriz]

Note 3 here and like the bigger screen. Would go back to iPhone if they make a 5.5 inch screen.

[DCgator]

I absolutely hate cell phones with large screens but I admit they're a lot better for viewing tho a hassle when in pants pocket. I am due for an update and I am looking a the Samsung GS5 and the HTC One M8....gotta check them out in person at the Tmo store before I decide which to buy.

I like to be able to dictate text messages (very important to me) and have the speaker phone feature.

The Note 4 is also highly recommended.

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I may very well do so.

However, there have always been some things about the Note that have put me off, even if the screen is a good size and the phone fits well in my pocket.

I don't recall the details now, but the Note isn't just a big Galaxy and it seems that the Note has features I don't need whereas the Galaxies have features I like better.

Also, in the past the Note has had the same screen resolution of the Galaxies, but that resolution is diminished by the larger screen and that resolution is optimal on the smaller Galaxy screen.

At any rate, I will have plenty of time to make comparisons and get the one that best fits my needs.

Price is also a consideration, not because the price of the Note breaks the bank, but the Galaxies have offered the best value, in my judgement.

I think the Note has everything that the Galaxy does AND more. The Note 4 is rumored to have a QHD screen (like the new LG G3) so the resolution will be out of this world.

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by daveathall

Get the new Galaxy S5 Prime if they sell them in the USA Grady.

Great specs. I wish that they would have improved the camera (OIS is a must).

[daveathall]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Great specs. I wish that they would have improved the camera (OIS is a must).

I agree Wes, the iPhone 6 large version is rumoured to have OIS whereas the smaller version doesn't. That would be a huge shame IMHO.

I still have a Nexus 5 and SGS5 but still am finding it difficult to decide which one to sell, I like the quick updates to the Nexus and am intrigued and wish to try "L" when it is released in the autumn, the Galaxy S5 has a wonderful screen that blows away the Nexus and I find the camera better in low light. First world problem I know.