Apple predicted to launch A9-powered 4-inch iPhone in mid-2016

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  • Reply 21 of 41
    maestro64maestro64 Posts: 5,043member

    Here is the reason screen sizes kept getting bigger

     

     

    But really I have been saying for a long time and the data out there supported this, there is only a small group who really wants or needs the bigger display, grant it 4.7 is a good size but that group is not more than 50% of the users, and anything bigger than 5 is about 10% of the users. I still believe Apple did the bigger display to state the wind out of Samsung sails since this was the only place Samsung was making money which we now can see with their most recent numbers.

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  • Reply 22 of 41
    pmzpmz Posts: 3,433member
    Smart move to make a 4" A9 with ApplePay, and 12 MP camera.

    If it doesn't get 3D Touch, so be it. Disappointing, but so be it.
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  • Reply 23 of 41
    irelandireland Posts: 17,802member
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    Originally Posted by fallenjt View Post



    Price? Different sizes, same price. Never happens.

     

    Didn't happen yet. That doesn't mean it could happen. It'd be thicker but smaller and have all the same features. After all the charge the same for a half-length Lightning cable. Yes, I did use a Lighting cable as an example. Give it 3D touch; the works. On equal footing with 6s. And for that matter, don't give the plus OIS and not the other models.

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  • Reply 24 of 41
    irelandireland Posts: 17,802member
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    Originally Posted by iSteelers View Post



    The 4 inch size was an easy to handle phone but I couldn't go back to a smaller screen.

     

    That's what choice is all about. It makes sense to offer a range of size choices for iPhone and I think 3 sizes is perfect.

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  • Reply 25 of 41
    smalmsmalm Posts: 677member
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    According to Wang, Apple is apparently planning to debut its improved 4-inch iPhone in mid-2016 powered by an A9 processor.

    This would make the new phone the iPhone 6s Mini.

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  • Reply 26 of 41
    mcarlingmcarling Posts: 1,106member
    I'll buy a 4" iPhone which supports Apple Pay, so long as it doesn't cost more than $1000. I hope it will have a 12MP camera and 3D Touch.
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  • Reply 27 of 41
    fallenjtfallenjt Posts: 4,057member
    wood1208 wrote: »
    This will happen as Apple phases out iphone 5s and replace with similar but iphone 6s internals with or without force touch. In my opinion and also own family requirement, 4 out of 5 people currently using iphone 5x and would like to stick around the same form factor for portability as well handling aspect. For them for a reason, bigger is not better.
    Apple understand it and kmow your family will replace their phone sooner or later anyway. And also, Apple know that there is no 4" phone out there you can buy. You didn't read Tim Cook's interview. He said once in a while Apple discontinued things that people still love but they're willing to do that for something better. There's always a trade-off.
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  • Reply 28 of 41
    fallenjtfallenjt Posts: 4,057member
    j5fanclub wrote: »
    Man, I can't wait till the iPhone Pro comes out. That way I can do all the things an iPhone was really meant to do! Then I want to get an iPad "C" model, because I like iPad, but I want an intentionally inferior model so I can pay less - maybe replace the metal with plastic - not because plastic is better in place of metal, just cheaper. Also, just to be clear, I don't want last years "top" model for less, I want this years "bottom" level model that's even less capable than last years "top" model and built cheaper - so don't give me the option to buy last years "top" model! I want a completely differe model to choose from.

    Wait, I've changed my mind. I want an iPhone Plus Pro Mini Air. That way, it has a huge screen, does everything an iPhone was really meant to do, fits everywhere because it's a Mini, and is as light as possible. Oh, and I want it to be a cross between magenta and cyan with red stripes going from top to bottom.

    Ahh, forget it. I'm tired of constantly asking Apple to make a new product, that's slightly different than what they already have, but that fits my very specific wants. I'll just get an Android where I have a sea of options. I like Android, they tell me upfront that they don't really know what's best and are happy to sacrifice features and building materials to give me a cheaper model (if that's what I decide I really want). It's nice to have that kind of choice/variety/fragmentation! Think of all the different devices a programmer could choose to make an app for too!
    I want Apple Watch Pro and Apple TV Air. Can't wait!
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  • Reply 29 of 41
    fallenjtfallenjt Posts: 4,057member
    ireland wrote: »
    Didn't happen yet. That doesn't mean it could happen. It'd be thicker but smaller and have all the same features. After all the charge the same for a half-length Lightning cable. Yes, I did use a Lighting cable as an example. Give it 3D touch; the works. On equal footing with 6s. And for that matter, don't give the plus OIS and not the other models.
    want a bet on that? Thickness has never been a differentiation in Apple products and never will unless Apple marketing people all the sudden smoke something at the same time during price setting meeting.
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  • Reply 30 of 41
    wood1208wood1208 Posts: 2,953member
    Apple may come out with two 4" version. One premium mini 6S and other for people who wants newer cheaper iphone but no touch id, 3D touch,etc. Basically equivalent to iphone 5s and 5.
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  • Reply 31 of 41
    bluefire1bluefire1 Posts: 1,318member
    A number of people I know prefer a 4" form factor. I'm happy with the 4.7" model that fits comfortably in my pants pockets and has enough screen acreage for my needs.
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  • Reply 32 of 41
    mattinozmattinoz Posts: 2,681member

    I'm biased but I don't think anyone has built a better smartphone than the 5S as yet and a big part of that is the screen size being just right. 

    Apple did it in the past, divide the product in to two distinct lines so each could focus on competing design goals. It seems strange they haven't done that with the iPhone. Even the plus is the same product only larger.

     

    If it's all just rumours then I think I'm going to see how good the build quality of this 5S really is.

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  • Reply 33 of 41
    I have both, 4s for work [work number], 6 for play [private number], 4s is robust, small. The 's' by the way stands for SLOW.

    The 6 is a great device, but TOO big for just putting in your jeans pocket.

    I'd love a fast compact phone with sufficient memory and decent camera. I'm not keen on perpetually carrying two devices around..
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  • Reply 34 of 41
    mr omr o Posts: 1,046member

    Any hints of making it even smaller, like, something in between 3.5 and 4 inch?

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  • Reply 35 of 41

    I held onto my iPhone 5 for years waiting for a new 4"er but after it took a dunk in the hottub I was forced to get a new one so chose the 6S at launch. Took about a week to get used to the bigger size but after several months using it, I still struggle reaching across the screen with my thumb. Would've definitely stuck with 4" size had it been available this year.

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  • Reply 36 of 41
    fallenjtfallenjt Posts: 4,057member
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by wood1208 View Post



    Apple may come out with two 4" version. One premium mini 6S and other for people who wants newer cheaper iphone but no touch id, 3D touch,etc. Basically equivalent to iphone 5s and 5.

    Then why not just keep selling 5S for a basic phone? Why bother to create another low end 6 equivalent to 5S and waste manufacturing resources?

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  • Reply 37 of 41
    fallenjtfallenjt Posts: 4,057member
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    Originally Posted by cubefan View Post



    I have both, 4s for work [work number], 6 for play [private number], 4s is robust, small. The 's' by the way stands for SLOW.



    The 6 is a great device, but TOO big for just putting in your jeans pocket.



    I'd love a fast compact phone with sufficient memory and decent camera. I'm not keen on perpetually carrying two devices around..

    My 6+ fit in my straight leg jeans just fine unless you wear skinny jeans.

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  • Reply 38 of 41
    fallenjtfallenjt Posts: 4,057member
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by adm1 View Post

     

    I held onto my iPhone 5 for years waiting for a new 4"er but after it took a dunk in the hottub I was forced to get a new one so chose the 6S at launch. Took about a week to get used to the bigger size but after several months using it, I still struggle reaching across the screen with my thumb. Would've definitely stuck with 4" size had it been available this year.


    One hand use is the thing of the past. Get on with the new trend.

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  • Reply 39 of 41
    fallenjt wrote: »
    Then why not just keep selling 5S for a basic phone? Why bother to create another low end 6 equivalent to 5S and waste manufacturing resources?

    Because.... When you buy a "C"heap model, you need to know it's the "C"heap model and everyone else that sees it needs to know it's the "C"heap model. Last years model was never the "C"heap model even if it sells for the same price as this years "C"heap model. If people see you with last years model, they might think you're not upgrading because the newest iPhone isn't that great. With an obvious "C"heap model, people will know the reason you don't have this years top model is simply because you're cheap. Remember, a "C"heap model is a completely different product, that took time, effort and money to design.. I'm glad Apple has stopped being so stubborn about following Androids lead. Slowly but surely Apple is looking to Android for direction and realizing that there's a market for "C"heap products. Ever the company to respond to what the masses are asking for, they've jumped at the chance to raise the bar by lowering it. It's good business, which is why I've always been a huge Apple fan. They're constantly innovating new ways to make money. Now all of those people that have been getting cheap ass Androids can get a cheap ass iPhone!
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  • Reply 40 of 41
    fallenjtfallenjt Posts: 4,057member
    j5fanclub wrote: »
    Because.... When you buy a "C"heap model, you need to know it's the "C"heap model and everyone else that sees it needs to know it's the "C"heap model. Last years model was never the "C"heap model even if it sells for the same price as this years "C"heap model. If people see you with last years model, they might think you're not upgrading because the newest iPhone isn't that great. With an obvious "C"heap model, people will know the reason you don't have this years top model is simply because you're cheap. Remember, a "C"heap model is a completely different product, that took time, effort and money to design.. I'm glad Apple has stopped being so stubborn about following Androids lead. Slowly but surely Apple is looking to Android for direction and realizing that there's a market for "C"heap products. Ever the company to respond to what the masses are asking for, they've jumped at the chance to raise the bar by lowering it. It's good business, which is why I've always been a huge Apple fan. They're constantly innovating new ways to make money. Now all of those people that have been getting cheap ass Androids can get a cheap ass iPhone!
    should I take your comment seriously? Mr. 4POSTS in 3 years?
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