Do you want a bigger iPhone?

this is my BIGGEST COMPLAINT about the iPhone.
The reason I'm actively searching for an Android phone that could possibly replace my 3Gs.
Unfortunately, I have no faith that Jobs agrees at all on this issue. He seems to think Grandparents are too important a customer to possibly scare them aware from the device.

Back in the day, we used to carry around very large mobile phones that only made phone calls, and we loved them.
I'd like to see having the option of a 7" iPhone to use with a Bluetooth earpiece. That would rock.
But I won't hold my breath. :|

I don't want a bigger phone, just a bigger screen. I think they could squeeze a 4" screen into nearly the current size phone.

I agree 100% with Webvex, I wouldn't mind a larger screen but not if it makes the phone bigger. I held the EVO and compared to the iPhone it's kinda huge... I remember when cell phones were big and we wanted smaller, are we going full circle on that? Because it's not very often that you can get a larger screen without making the phone larger and a 7" phone (i hope fastlane was kidding)

I also want 16:9 iDevices so that "the best way to view your movies" doesn't involve cropping. Currently I abandoned my iPhone 3G for a Dell Streak for this and many other reasons. I'm not holding my breath.

@Greg Foster:

"I remember when cell phones were big and we wanted smaller, are we going full circle on that?"

Uhhhh... no. Those big phones only made phone calls. Capisce?

I'm not a huge fan of the EVO's screen and the like. My 3.5 retina display actually feels bigger than my 3gs because I can hold it closer and see every detail. Bigger screen will always mean less battery life, more heat, less performance, more weight, and a bigger device.
If I could have maybe a 3.7'' or 4'' with the same size device, clarity, performance, battery life, and weight... then I'd consider it.

why doesn't steve o do the obvious... 4+ inches AND bump up resolution.... duh

Yep. I want more screen, not a bigger phone. Put the home button on top of the phone next to the lock button.

Give me a 4 inch and I'm good that's the perfect size for me

I love the size of the iPhone. It's perfectly pocketable and easy to hold and type on. I used to love the size of my Nokia E71 and the iPhone 4 is just about the same exact size (in every dimension). I couldn't ask for a more perfectly sized device.

A 4.3" Retina Display iPhone 5 would rock !!!

No, I like it when my phone fits in my pocket.

You don't have to make a bigger iPhone you can just keep it the same size but expand the screen to where it's all black.

4" screen, but still have the retina display at the iPad's 1024x768 resolution instead of the iPhone 4's 960x640. That is what I want to see on iPhone 5.

Shouldn't be increased, it's find how it is.
Like Nate says I like it when my phone fits in my pocket.

I LOVE my 4.3" Droid X screen. Looking at my old iphone I probably will never go back to one that size.

How about a decent US carrier instead?

If I hated Apple and wasn't smart enough to own an iPad I'd want a bigger screen. Fortunately I have an iPad and want a phone with some style that fits in my pocket without having to re-sew my pants. I personally think most droids are at the edge of too big, but I understand why they have done it considering there wasn't much else to brag about. (overcompensation some call it) ;)

4.3 but I would settle for a 4. Actually even 3.7 just make it bigger.

So size does matter?

You want a bigger phone? Great, GET AN IPAD.
The rest of us want an actual phone we can easily fit into our suit pocket and the iPhone is just right for it. I know some people don't work or carry a purse or wear baggy jeans with giant pockets or whatever, but the average person wants a pocketable phone and the EVO is just way too big.

@Arti:
Rene asked us what we wanted, not whether or not what we wanted was okay with Arti.
I guess you haven't heard... but the iPad doesn't have phone capabilities... and I didn't hear anyone suggest that the current iPhone models be discontinued, anyway.
But, thanks for telling all of us what to get that would meet with your approval. :roll:

Let me have a 4.5 in screen!

If you want a bigger Iphone then buy an Ipad!!

Funny, when it comes to mobile phones, it's the only time you hear guys say "mine is smaller than yours!"
Kick Butt

iPhone is a nice size. I'd be ok if it was a little bigger but I don't want that. I want what most people want and that's a bigger screen. Plenty of space for the screen to grow and still keep the phone the same size. Better for GUI and media. Yes please!

Me? No.
My parents and grandparents? HELL YES!
Their #1 complaint is having to squint at and/or grab reading glasses to use their gadgets.

One of the things that was tested last year is that they found the iPhone had one of the most accurate touchscreens, especially at the edges. I wonder if the extra .25 inches at the edge of the screen is to make touches more accurate so that fingers can slide to the edge.
I know you all want 3.7 or 4 inch screens but I'm not clear why. I admit I have better than 20/20 vision so someone help me understand. 3.5 has always been fine for me and I want a phone that fits nicely into my pocket...
...and my hand! Those of you who want a larger screen realize that for anything larger than 3.7 will make the handset bigger. Do you want that? I don't have small hands but the current size seems to fit my hand just right. I'd rather not increase the chance of me dropping it.

Oh god no! Please never do this. If you want a bigger screen go get one of those other stupid devices. I pray this never happens.

I agree just a little bit bigger you don't want a brick, that will hog all the battery. Pardon my ignorance but big screen mean bad battery life.......

the screen size they have now is good. maybe 4" would be nice for the next generation, but anything bigger than that, & it's not pocketable. however, with a bigger screen, you lose resolution. so i doubt they make a bigger screen, but who knows..
[btw, i love the 3.5" screen with the retina display, HD like clarity]

I've held the huge Android phone (EVO?) and its just too big.
That being said, I don't see why Apple can't do their magic and make the screen a tad bigger, keeping the current form and size.

I just want an iPhone that has all the features of an iPhone 4 that doesn't lose signal when you touch it =x

4.0 any day

I own a 3gs and a HD2 and have had extended hands on time with friends iPhone 4 so I believe I can be an objective voice. I agree with most here that the iPhone is an ideal size in one's hand but I should remind everyone that thickness is important in calculating feel. My HD2 is occasionally awkward to use one handed and I have average sized hands (I think. I can barely palm a basketball if its wet and tacky and you look away after a few seconds :) but in exchange I get easier to read font and easier to manipulate UI elements not to mention improved video experience. The retina display is indeed gorgeous but I prefer the look of web pages on the HD2 even though it is lower resolution. The reason is the lower resolution is much less noticable than the increased size so the net result is web pages are better in my opinion on the HD2. I also agree with most people that the iPhone is much more pocket friendly. Most peoples have bought into the marketing hype of "retina display" like it was Apple's goal in designing the iPhone 4. It was a happy byproduct of the simple math that if the screen resolution was going to be bumped up from 320X480 and the aspect ratio maintained then 480X960 was the obvious choice. There is no compelling reason to alter the resolution if the screen were made larger as that would further fragment iPhones. Basically, the best of all worlds would be to add no more than 1mm in each dimension and squeeze a 4.0" into nearly the same form factor. And add LTE 4G data of course :) The only reason not to is the marketing angle of retina display but that was based on 12" viewing distance. All Apple needs to do is claim that with the larger screen the typical viewing distance is 15" and voila, we still have a retina display. You see, marketing is very flexible.
Sent from my HD2.

My 3GS with a Speck case is a touch too big for my front pocket sometimes. And I can barely reach the opposing corners with my thumbs.
I'd like a bigger screen, but suspect it'll be harder to use and carry around.
If Apple does it, I think they'd have to ship a 3.5" and a 4" one, with the 4" one having more storage and battery and obviously more price.
You guys have to remember that the iPhone has a 3:2 aspect ratio screen. This aspect ratio will be wider and will have more screen area then Android aspect ratios at 16:9.6 or 16:9. Any iPhone at 3:2 and at screen sizes larger than 4" is likely going to be too big to handle one-handed for half of the population.

You people that are crying that 4"+ is too big for your hands/pockets, are you 10yrs or younger? Maybe little people?
I have a Samsung GS with 4" screen and it fits in my hands/pockets quite nicely, even in my jeans with the small pockets. This morning I had it in my pajama pocket and I can barely fit my hand in them.
My girlfriend has tiny little hands like most of you and she has no problem using it either.
An iPhone with the display and resolution of the i4 with a 4" screen would make you cream your jeans. Hope you get it next year, it'll be stunning and I promise you will love it and be on here bragging how much better it is than any Android. ;-)

I've seen an HTC Evo and it's too big. I like my iPhone's size.

I bigger screen would be nice, but knowing the way apple is, we problably won't see it next year.

@nottawhiner
Why are you on an iPhone only blog?
And your girlfriend doesn't have a problem with it? That's nice. What about her personal preference? I have no problem using the iPad, but use my iPhone more and prefer to use my iPhone for quick stuff.
So just because you have no problem with something doesn't mean that your preference is the same.

A bigger screen is always better for most things. I wish my MacBook Pro had a 23" screen like my desktop, too. But just as I chose the right size for a portable computer, I also have to be able to put the phone into my pocket. The phone is already about as big as it can be without starting to get uncomfortable (especially with a case on). Somewhere you have to draw the line that a phone is not a desktop monitor. I'm happy with the iPhone form factor. If they can eliminate the black border around the screen, great, but I don't want the phone to get bigger.

They should have two sizes. I would like a bigger size for surfing the web but I know my wife likes a small phone. I wouldn't want to give up a retina display for a larger screen though.

I currently own a 3GS and my wife has a 3G. I have played with the EVO, Incredible, Droid X and the Samsung Captivate. I have pretty large hands and I can type comfortable on my 3gs. I have read roughly 30 books this year on my IPhone and I am hoping that Apple does offer something a little larger next year. Right now I prefer the OS of the Iphone to the Android platform but the Samsung Captivates screen size is perfect for me. I will miss alot of the apps I have on my phone but I think I will make the switch based on the screen size + the google voice intergration. I am only holding off because my contract ends in Jan and I am hoping that we get some more info about the Iphone 5 before I take the leap to the dark side.

6 inches! - Phone should be the biggest thing that still fits in a pocket (even when biking). I have a 6 inch calculator that fits just fine. (which would make the display maybe 5.. 5.5 inches?) they'll have to try people's pockets and see how big they can go. oddly, the 4 inch phones don't fit as well as the 6 inch calculator, probably because of thickness.
the iPad on the other hand, should be the biggest thing that fits in a hand (which may or may not be bigger than what fits in pants) but definitely smaller than the current ipad, I cannot hold. (even though a paperback book is 9 inches diagonal in total, somehow the ipad is just much bigger)
smaller versions of them, could also be available for those who have small hands, and great eyesight.
I think 'biggest in pocket' is the direction we've been heading for several years now. so just go for it.. not incremental, just go to it now.
some may like the smaller iphone. I think most will appreciate the ease of viewing and surfing.. on a really big (but not so big you can't carry it) phone.
they probably need to make both.

I have an HD2 and it makes web browsing so much easier... Please, Apple release a phone with a similar sized screen and I would buy it tomorrow!!

It was not so long ago we all wanted the smallest phone.
But that time has changed because we don't just use them to call or text with it anymore.
A bigger screen for better brwosing or playing games or even to read books from it is what the public wants.
The art is to make it big enough to use it for a longer time and better browsing but small enough to fit in the pocket.
I myself would like the 4.3 inch because i feel like the 3.5 inch is just a bit to small.
The phone these days are more like multimedia platforms to control everything around us soon we are going to use them to pay for stuff and take our home to work and our work to home.