The iPhone 5 was an inch taller than every iPhone before it, bringing the screen size up to 4 inches, and giving it a 16:9 ratio. Apple pointed out that while the screen was bigger, it still could be used with one hand comfortably, something that can't be said of most Android phones. Today, Tim Cook listed another reason for the screen size, while offering some hope of a larger screen in the future.
At Apple's quarterly earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook said there may be a iPhone with a larger screen in the future, if the issues holding screen technology back are resolved. He said that Apple's primary goals for the iPhone were to create the highest quality display for users, with the best color, resolution, battery life, and other factors.
I think the rumors of Apple working with curved displays lends to this. If Apple used a curved screen, a thinner iPhone, and smaller bezels, they could easily increase the size of the iPhone screen, without sacrificing usability. Plus, display technology is improving, and once they can get to the point where their requirements for image quality and battery life are met, we'll see an iPhone with a larger screen.
Apple's not about to increase the size of the display on the iPhone solely for marketing. They'll only do it if it improves the quality of the phone. We may have to wait until next year to see the fruit of their labor, but it should be an excellent advancement.
Via AppleInsider
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