Apple has reportedly decided to ditch plans to make a smaller 5.28-inch OLED iPhone but will continue with its plan to add a larger 6.46-inch model next year, according to The Bell.
Citing local parts makers, the report said Apple had originally given panel orders to Samsung Display, its sole OLED supplier, under a plan to launch three OLED iPhones next year -- 5.28-, 5.85-, and 6.46-inch models. But the report said the development work for the 5.28-inch model has recently been suspended possibly due to the low marketability of the smaller version.
While dropping the 5.28-inch model, Apple is said to have placed orders with Japan Display for a 6-plus-inch LCD model. The change comes as consumers increasingly prefer the larger display devices for video viewing.
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Guest - September 26, 2017 at 9:43am
i'm waiting for this one because the X actually has a smaller viewing area than the plus due to the screen format. yes i would pay more than an X but i'm hoping X sales sucks so that the price drops.
also, i think they will work out the quirks and design problems of the X which it will have due to being a new design. fingers crossed they can achieve screen touch id in addition to the face id
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Komo - September 25, 2017 at 8:21pm
Half an inch make it a mini ipad
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Frank - September 25, 2017 at 3:28pm
Sure larger screen at what cost?? $1200? Pretty steep price.