Analyst: iPhone 6 Could Sport 4.8-inch Screen
Posted by Michael Nace on Wednesday Dec 12, 2012 Under iPHone 6 Rumors
Struggling to imagine what the big, bold, new feature will be on the iPhone 6? Peter Misek seems to think it could be a beefy 4.8-inch display.
It remains to be seen if the iPhone 6 is right around the corner, or a long way off. The recent iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 rumor mills have conflated, and it’s hard to tell what the tech community is really anticipating. As far as a release schedule goes, I’m guessing an iPhone 5S in 2013 and the iPhone 6 in 2014, with the possibility of a June-released iPhone 5S next year. But let’s face it: it’s all wild conjecture, as it almost always is at this point in the cycle.
Another area of rampant rumoring is what the iPhone 6 is going to look like, and how Apple might differentiate it from the iPhone 5 and possible iPhone 5S refresh. Longtime tech analyst Peter Misek recently weighed in on what the iPhone 6 might offer users, and he is seeing further expansion of the display size:
According to Business Insider:
Several iPhone 6 prototypes appear to be floating around. The model with a 4.8″ screen is the most interesting. It has a Retina+ IGZO screen, a new A7 quad-core processor variant, and a new form factor with no home button. Full gesture control is also possibly included.
If the iPhone 6 turns up in 2014, you can count on a new form factor — it isn’t big news to imagine that Apple is already working out a new look for their next overhauled iPhone model. And whether the processor in the iPhone 6 turns out to be the A7 or A8 is really just a question of taxonomy at this point: if the A7 makes its way onto a refreshed iPhone 5s next year, then the following chip will obviously be a different design for the 6 — the only key factor will be the quad-core design.
But the 4.8-inch display rumor — how excited should we be over the prospect of Apple once again changing the screen size paradigm on the iPhone 6?
First, we don’t know enough about what “4.8-inch” means. Does this display take into account the new aspect ratio, or is this display more like a standard Android-style display and aspect ratio? If the latter, then I am much less likely to believe that Apple will abandon their new display concept for something pastiche. Apple didn’t upgrade the screen size of the iPhone on a whim, and I don’t think they are likely to keep doing it with every new overhaul. I’d expect Cupertino’s designers to push for the iPad Mini to do the heavy lifting in small-big or big-small mobile displays, and not the iPhone 6.
Second, just because Apple is experimenting with larger screens doesn’t mean they’ll follow through with the design on the iPhone 6. Much more likely will be the advent of IGZO technology, which we have been hearing about now for a couple of years.
By Michael Nace
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December 14th, 2012 at 3:17 am
NIICE!!!
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December 14th, 2012 at 4:44 pm
I say bring it on.
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December 19th, 2012 at 12:40 am
I’m thinking it’s time for Apple to come out with it’s second iPhone model. The market is there for the iPhone 5 model size and a larger phone, say with about a 4.8″ screen. They’ve made several models of iPods over the years and I think they are smart enough to capitalize on what the market demands. It’s time…
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December 24th, 2012 at 2:55 pm
@Mick
I agree. I actually think it’s time for Apple to increase the iPhone product line to 3;
1. Low-cost ($399) non-contract phone
2. Current 4″ iPhone 5
3. 4.8″ 1080p iPhone “6″
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December 26th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
I’m pretty confident the iPhone 6 will have a bigger screen. Bad timing. They should of done it at the same time as changing to lighting port. Upgraders will have to go through yet another annoying major change. Effecting connecting accessories like cradles & iHome Radios.
I Wish I could get my 3Gs back. I’m bringing my 5 back to Target to exchange for the Galaxy S3 or Note 2.
For these reasons:
I can’t stand this wonky resolution. Most videos end up with side black bars. Typing long messages are still difficult to read with keyboard covering 60% of screen when sideways.
Lightning connector is a big negative for too many people. It has optional analog audio out but besides that it is all digital. Can’t use my $40 TV cable to watch YouTube & Netflix on my 32″ tube anymore. $30 Adapter doesn’t help either. Apple is going to make money from it via selling accessories & licensing to 3rd parties.
Battery system is awful.
I can watch it go down as I read & type.
And the more you charge it, the sooner you have to have to ship back to Apple for battery replacement. I installed a new battery on my 3Gs but the 5 is so thin I don’t want to think about risking opening this sucker especially after Foxconn’s statement.
They should have made the iPad mini a “Phablet” like the Note 2. Hybrid Phone Tablet.
Next iPhone will be as thin as a card with a watch battery that lasts an hour.
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December 26th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
Oh and the iPhone 6 will probably have Flash now that Jobs isn’t around. Hopefully they will also improve the basic default video app & support more codecs such as DivX.
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December 27th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
People need to realize a company will NOT be on top for ever. History shows us that companies come and go. Competition is always there and companies will continue to rise and fall.
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December 29th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
@J. Grimm,
Adobe is killing Flash for Android, so don’t expect it on iOS.
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January 3rd, 2013 at 2:44 am
@J. Grimm the “wonky” resolution the iPhone has gives it the exact same aspect ratio (16:9) as the Galaxy S3 and the Note II. You’ll get the same black bars on the sides. The only way you can get rid of those is using an iPad or getting a 4:3 aspect ratio android phone (good luck finding that the only one I have heard of is the LG VU phablet). You’re better off getting an iPhone 4/4S. Oh and also, iOS 6.0.2 has a glitch which affects battery life, a lot actually, so if you updated to it, that’s probably why your suffering battery life issues. That’s why I always wait a week or 2 before I upgrade the OS (I’m still on iOS 6.0.0).
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January 9th, 2013 at 6:32 pm
I have a question when does a phone stop being a phone and become a tablet ? I mean come on if your going to make a device with a nearly 5″ screen it’s almost now a tablet that makes phone calls….I think this bigger is better thing is going to far, I feel a 3.5 ” screen is more then enough.
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