What screen size is best in a high end device?

[The Hustleman]

If they made a top of the line 4 inch device, I definitely would. But it would have to have a removable battery and expandable memory...

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2 very important things in a smartphone.

I really don't see why any phone maker would omit that

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[nrm5110]

2 very important things in a smartphone.

I really don't see why any phone maker would omit that

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I would disagree with the removable as long as they put in a robust battery. As there is always a hard reset option

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[bp3dots]

2 very important things in a smartphone.

I really don't see why any phone maker would omit that

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Because most non-techie users don't care about either of those, as long as the storage is big enough to prevent the phone acting up, and the battery has a decent life.

Edited because I forgot to answer the question. I'd go with 3, as I really like the size of my GNex @ 4.65"

 

[SamOliver]

5 or 6, I like the 5.5 inch screen on the Note 2.

 

[The Hustleman]

I would disagree with the removable as long as they put in a robust battery. As there is always a hard reset option

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I'd have to see a phone with a battery good enough to not worry about switching

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[Kevin OQuinn]

Stay on topic please. We don't need yet another debate on the merits of removable media and batteries.


I would consider a 4-4.3" high-end device if it did what I wanted and needed it to do. HTC already makes it, actually, and it's called the 8X. They just need to make an android version.

 

[hell_on_heels]

There has been much debate about Androids lack of a top tier device in a smaller 4inch device.

There are some factors that could change the final size ie: bezel size etc. but lets use the bezel of current phones as a general guide.

What size would be perfect for you if the phone had the best specs available?

1. Less than 4in
2. 4-4.3in
3. 4.5-4.8
4. 4.8-5
5. 5-5.5
6. Larger than 5.5

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I think the galaxy S3 is the perfect size. The HTC desire was too small and I think the note and note 2 r just ridiculously huge. Like cartoon big.......

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[The Hustleman]

I think the galaxy S3 is the perfect size. The HTC desire was too small and I think the note and note 2 r just ridiculously huge. Like cartoon big.......

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Agreed!

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[badbrad17]

Ya if we could stay on topic I would appreciate it. I would like to get an idea of everyone's opinion on this. Spread the thread around as I think this is a hot topic and we could get an idea of how many people are having to buy larger phones when they really want smaller ones.

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[hell_on_heels]

Ya if we could stay on topic I would appreciate it. I would like to get an idea of everyone's opinion on this. Spread the thread around as I think this is a hot topic and we could get an idea of how many people are having to buy larger phones when they really want smaller ones.

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We r staying on topic.......

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[NickFromHouston]

For me, anywhere between 4" and 5" is fine. Ideally, more in the 4.5" - 5" range, and optimally in the 4.8" - 5" range if the bezel is thin enough. So my official answer is "4" in the poll above. From what I've seen the Nexus 4 and Galaxy S3 are the closest to the ideal phone for me in terms of screen size, resolution, pixel density and graphics performance. The phones themselves are as big as I can personally tolerate holding or using, so the 4.7-4.8 screens are more than fine for me.

 

[badbrad17]

We r staying on topic.......

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Okay, some people were going to Battery debate hell. LOL.

 

[badbrad17]

For me, anywhere between 4" and 5" is fine. Ideally, more in the 4.5" - 5" range, and optimally in the 4.8" - 5" range if the bezel is thin enough. So my official answer is "4" in the poll above. From what I've seen the Nexus 4 and Galaxy S3 are the closest to the ideal phone for me in terms of screen size, resolution, pixel density and graphics performance. The phones themselves are as big as I can personally tolerate holding or using, so the 4.7-4.8 screens are more than fine for me.

So what you mean is you are a #3?

 

[shady28]

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That's too short to post to the forum, so I'm typing some more.

 

[Dougie_fresh]

2. I am so happy that others are interested in this topic! I am extremely disheartened by the trend of giant phones. A phone should be able to fit in my pants pocket. I don't want to worry about what pants I am wearing. I am just so dissappointed. It's honestly pushing me towards apple (if they didn't bork their maps) or even windows phone (see HTC's Windows Phone 8x). Perfect phone for me? 4.3 inches. Quad core s4 chip. LTE. Removable battery. I guess i'll have to dream for a while longer...

Partly explaining my preference, I already have a 10" tablet and a 7" e-reader. I can totally see the appeal of a 5" phone, but it's absolutely not for me.

 

[EggoEspada]

#2 or maybe #3. I've had the OG Droid, the HTC Thunderbolt, the Galaxy Nexus, and now the Galaxy S3. I thought the Thunderbolt was as big as I could get, but I managed with the GN. Now with the S3, I feel it's way to difficult to use one-handed. I would just like to have something a little easier to operate. Not sure of the exact size that would work for me now, maybe 4.2", or 4.5".

I just hope they start making smaller phones high end, too.

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[drmaf894c]

Before I got my s3 I would have said #1 but I don't think I can do ever go back... My vote is for #3. I still think 5 or more is just too big.

And yes I know, I know... That's what she said (had to)

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[badbrad17]

Lol. You gotta go there sometimes

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[Kookas]

Before I got my s3 I would have said #1 but I don't think I can do ever go back... My vote is for #3. I still think 5 or more is just too big.

And yes I know, I know... That's what she said (had to)

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She's going to have a hard time if 5 is too big.

Anyway, have to say that around 4.4 in is perfect. 5 is too much, and 4 is too little.

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[The Hustleman]

2. I am so happy that others are interested in this topic! I am extremely disheartened by the trend of giant phones. A phone should be able to fit in my pants pocket. I don't want to worry about what pants I am wearing. I am just so dissappointed. It's honestly pushing me towards apple (if they didn't bork their maps) or even windows phone (see HTC's Windows Phone 8x). Perfect phone for me? 4.3 inches. Quad core s4 chip. LTE. Removable battery. I guess i'll have to dream for a while longer...

Partly explaining my preference, I already have a 10" tablet and a 7" e-reader. I can totally see the appeal of a 5" phone, but it's absolutely not for me.

Absolutely nothing wrong with wanting a smaller phone, i think the galaxy s III is the perfect size, but my wife says too big, but she has little hands.

But umm...

You must wear some very tight pants if a galaxy s III doesn't fit in them!

Try wearing men's pants!

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