Apple to Stagger 4.7-Inch and 5.5-Inch iPhone 6 Launches to Avoid Competition Between Models?

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Posted July 24, 2014 at 3:17pm by Shalom Levytam

Apple will release the 5.5-inch iPhone several months after the 4.7-inch model to avoid competition between models, not because of poor yields rates, says DigiTimes.

The different timetables have been set as Apple does not want to repeat the mistake it made in 2013 when it launched the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c simultaneously, said the sources. Yield rates have not been an issue for the large-size iPhone, as well as for the speculated iWatch, and therefore, member companies of the current iPhone supply chain will remain unaffected, the sources asserted.

Yesterday, it was reported that Apple is targeting a mid-September unveiling of the iPhone 6. It's currently unclear when and if the company plans to unveil a 5.5-inch device.

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NoGoodNick - July 24, 2014 at 8:36pm

If they stagger the releases, they'll have the opposite problem. The problem with the 5s and 5c was that no one wanted the inferior (but cheaper) 5c. Release a smaller 6 will result in lower sales as everyone waits to see what features the larger size will have. If they released both at the same time, users could compare the two models side by side to which which they preferred. Personally, I'd prefer the smaller size (to fit in a mens shirt pocket), but most of the new features (better camera) are on the larger size model.

Ren - July 24, 2014 at 5:24pm

Gay and Sheep cares

odedoo1 - July 24, 2014 at 5:03pm

Actually it's a smart move! maybe not for you but for Apple it's a cash move because people won't be able to hold themselves and will buy the 6 and when the 6 Pro will come out they will straggle selling the 6 to buy the Pro, Apple Wins!

Great! - July 24, 2014 at 4:37pm

More rumours. Unless it comes from Apple, don't bother believing.

Frenchy - July 24, 2014 at 4:08pm

"Yesterday, it was reported that Apple is targeting a mid-September unveiling of the iPhone 6. It's currently unclear when and if the company plans to unveil a 5.5-inch device." Will the 5.5" device be an iPhone 6 also? Hope you understand why I asked.

odedoo1 - July 24, 2014 at 4:54pm

6 Pro.

iDontKnow - July 24, 2014 at 4:04pm

I will wait for both phone to be released before buying.

odedoo1 - July 24, 2014 at 4:56pm

very smart unless a jailbreak will come out before the 6 Pro comes out.

Vueapp - July 24, 2014 at 3:57pm

Greed is good. Gecko baby.

gamerscul9870 - July 24, 2014 at 8:39pm

But not too much. Though it does make sense for high priced products due to strong performance and durability.

Nick - July 24, 2014 at 3:22pm

If they release the 5.5 after the 4.7 it'll piss people off that bought the 4.7 but still wanted a bigger screen, it would be stupid for them to stagger them for this reason.

gamerscul9870 - July 24, 2014 at 3:24pm

Unless carriers do a tmobile test drive or just try out the 4.7" before getting the 5.5" for themselves to make sure if they really do wanna wait or not.

gamerscul9870 - July 25, 2014 at 1:34am

In case the phones are released differently but simultaneously is the safest way.

gamerscul9870 - July 24, 2014 at 3:20pm

This can help shut our butthurts.