New Apple 4" screen model announced. Will it sell?

Some people simply like a smaller phone. I've heard people in Android and Window phone forums asking for smaller 4" phones. I am sure Apple has a segment that wants a smaller phone.

 

I loved my 4" 5s and it took me awhile to get adjusted to the larger size.

Although I am not sure that I would go back to a smaller size there are many who are holding on to their 4" phones and would go for the SE.

I believe it will be a success

 

I'm actually surprised how diverse the consumer interested in smaller phones is. I know a guy that stands at least a head taller than I am (so almost 6"), has hands much bigger than mine, and yet prefers phones that are no larger than 4". He can't stand my Note3 and is amazed, with my small frame, that I prefer larger phones. Because i use my phone for for actual writing, I think that is why I prefer larger screens.

 

I remember thinking my Palm Treo Pro with a 2.5" 320x320 pixel screen was big, back in the day

 

Yes, my 5" Galaxy S4 is tiny

On the subject, I'll be shocked if it doesn't sell. I'm sure Apple has done the homework in estimating the demand. They learned their lesson with 5C and the SE has pretty decent specs and premium build.

 

Maybe they're trying to win over the "I like my flip phone" crowd.

 

No, no desire to go backwards in size.

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@viewfly: Yup, I know a guy young enough to be my son (he's 30 now) that prefers the smaller iPhone. The smallest phone I ever had was the Nokia 8210. But smartphones, in my opinion, can't be that small and still be effective. My personal use-case requires something that nears tablet size.

 

I have always had small phones and I have pretty large hands-I don't think that matters. I use an Xperia Z5 Compact now (4.6 in. screen). It's the only game in town for a flagship spec Android device. If someone doesn't keep offering this size, I will have to look elsewhere and am tempted to get an iPhone SE. Even though I prefer Android I am willing to try iOS to see if it will work for me to get the size I want. I bought a Galaxy S7 and used it for a week and a half before going back to the Z5C.

 

I have several friends who won't go near the 6/6s/6+/6s+ because they're too big. They settled on the 5s, begrudgingly. This new phone would be perfect for them.

 

I have one and will use it for a while. This is the first iPhone I have used full time as a personal device (have one for work) and so far it's pretty good. I love the size but feel a little restricted with things like the notifications - they're better on Android. Overall I can probably live with it.


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4.7 is a great screen size. However Apple's implementation results in a larger phone than I think it should be. The original Moto X had the perfect footprint for a 4.7 screen. IPhones have large bezels on the top and bottom. I still like the SE after a few days using it.

 

Valid point. I don't use cases so I'm always looking to reduce the overall footprint wherever possible.

 

I used the SE for about two weeks and am back on my Xperia Z5 Compact. Too many restrictions for me in iOS.

It's painful to use a third-party keyboard, I can't set my own default browser, there is only one messaging app, I can't get rid of that sound effect when sending a message, and it's way too hard to use the launcher, or lack of. Every time I install an app I have to put it somewhere and manually sort the folder. The folders are only three rows and scroll horizontally. I found it cumbersome just to find an app. Also, snoozing an event is my calendar messes up ask future events in a recurring series on Google Calendar.

If only one or two of these things were a problem I could probably work with it. It will be a spare phone for me while I hope some new small Android phones appear.

 

@scottb: So I found this article. I don't know I'd care for any of the recommendations, but you might....
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/0...uld-finally-create-good-small-android-phones/

 

@KevinJames, thanks for that. I've read about most of those. Seems as if small size means reduced performance for most manufacturers. Still have a little hope...

 

Yes, I really just like small devices. My wife's old iPhone 6s was a little bigger (mostly taller) than my Z5C while having the same screen size.

Regarding the App drawer.
When I install an app on my Android device it goes directly in to my full screen, vertically scrolling, sorted app drawer. No action needed by me. I can quickly scroll to find apps sorted alphabetically. I have a search option in my launcher (Nova Launcher) but I can find apps much faster without stopping to type. I use one home screen with a few icons on it. I don't use folders.
When I compare this to the iOS experience, iOS just feels cumbersome to me, forcing me to rearrange things and move them to a second screen to keep my main screen uncluttered. I imagine it would be fine had that been all I'd ever used.

 

The report says it sells well but to be honest, i can't tell it from 5S from the crowd.

 

That's because it's the same on the outside. Differences are internal.