Who is To Blame for giant phones?

[someguy01234]

Someone got a Gear watch as a gift, but it won't work with his Galaxy Mega because it required Android 4.3. So I'm installing CyanogenMod on it for him. I am not into big phones, but I have to say I like using the device for what it's worth (after Touchwiz is wiped out), even with the 720p screen. I wouldn't lug it around, but the 6.3" screen size is good as a mini tablet.

 

[BobLobIaw]

60 inch plasma in my living room.. I want bigger :x.

This reminded me of the AT& T commercial where the kids are asked "What's better, bigger or smaller?" "Biiiigggggerrrrrrrrr!"

 

[LeoRex]

60 inch plasma in my living room.. I want bigger :x.

Well, there's a bit of a usage convergence between TVs and phones. They are quickly becoming a primary source of entertainment for a lot of people. People are watching movies, TV shows, Youtube, etc. The mobile phone has become a mobile entertainment center that happens to be able to make phone calls. That's the usage model that is driving these screen sizes up. Someone stuck on a commuter train, binge watching Boardwalk Empire might want a little bit more real estate.... watching video on an iPhone 5s blows.

 

[meterf]

I've heard you just get used to a bigger screen and can't go back. Maybe it's true. Maybe it's not. But I like to try new phones/manufacturers so i'll give it a shot

Went from a 4.7-inch to a 6-inch, and my feeling was....there was no going back. Even a 5-inch looks too small now. The 6-inch is so much better for web, email, video, and literally everything except my pants' pocket.

 

[lazerproof]

Who do I blame for this injustice? OEMs? Carriers? Consumers?

You can only blame the consumer. When you buy a smartphone, you are approving of its features and price.

 

[missmom]

Your an *****. Go buy your little ***** phone.

 

[A895]

Your an *****. Go buy your little ***** phone.

Lol

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[mrvco]

Re: Who is To Blame?

Well, at least the Galaxy Alpha isn't a phablet:

Motorola Moto X vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha - Phone specs comparison

At least Samsung figured out a powerful device on this range is worth it.

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As the happy owner of a Nexus 4, the Galaxy Alpha gives me hope for sensibly sized, high-end phones going forward. I'm just hoping there is a "Google Play Edition" of the Alpha.

 

[ultravisitor]

You can only blame the consumer. When you buy a smartphone, you are approving of its features and price.

Pretty much. A person can complain however much he wants, but if he gives his money to the manufacturer they're not going to listen to any complaints.

 

[stackberry369]

Who do I have to blame for the lack of powerful smart phones under 5 inches? I have been fighting day and night from the little voice in the back of my head saying: "Get an iPhone". I love Android, I will be the first to admit, hell, I went through high school and now into college with an Android phone.


But in all that time, I always had an all around good device, I can't ever say I ever had an awful smartphone. But in all that time, the biggest smartphone I ever owned is the Moto X. And now that I am back on my RAZR M I realize now besides the Moto X there is absolutely zero widespread availability of a smartphone in the 4-4.7 range.

Why is that? Why is the smaller handset market getting ignored? Why do we have to settle for middle the road devices like the S5 mini or the One Mini 2? Why can't I have a phone just like the G3 in a smaller package?

And no, the answer is not "There is no demand for it", there is demand for it, they just haven't attempted it yet. How many people buy iPhones? How many of those people might have been swayed by a flagship Android device of the same size? I know I would have.

Why do I have to settle in saving up money to get a year old Moto X? Android has gained a lot in the past year, but I hope they don't lose people like me to other OS's.

Who do I blame for this injustice? OEMs? Carriers? Consumers?

Who's the blame for 60 inch televisions?

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[A895]

Pretty much. A person can complain however much he wants, but if he gives his money to the manufacturer they're not going to listen to any complaints.

I continuously give my money to manufacturers smaller options Dinc 2, RAZR M, and the Moto X. But now it is the mass consumer messing it up.

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[A895]

Who's the blame for 60 inch televisions?

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Don't try to make parallels to different industries. Different price models and intended buyers.

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[codyoehl]

Don't try to make parallels to different industries. Different price models and intended buyers.

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What's wrong with 60 inch TVs?

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[nbtthief]

I myself like small, simple screen phone back then (miss my old blackberry 8330). But with smartphone nowaday, if you using it pretty much for web browsing, watching movie or playing game. The bigger is the better, i use 4'7 inch screen, but i feel frustrated sometimes while playing game

 

[A895]

What's wrong with 60 inch TVs?

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Nothing wrong with them, but they shouldn't be compared to phones.

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[stackberry369]

Nothing wrong with them, but they shouldn't be compared to phones.

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That's until we buy a 60 inch cell phone lol.

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[codyoehl]

That's until we buy a 60 inch cell phone lol.

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That will be the day

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[A895]

That's until we buy a 60 inch cell phone lol.

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It wouldn't be a cell phone then.

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[wtherrell]

If it's a cell phone, why won't they let me use it in my cell?