Counterclockwise: phone screens go wider than 16:9
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- AnonD-819322
- 3aW
- 05 Feb 2019
Zeus, 08 Jan 2018No one seems to mention Acer Iconia Smart from 2011-2012 wh... moreThat's 19.2 : 9
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- S6 User
- sXg
- 30 Apr 2018
*Message to all companies:
I prefer the 16:9 ratio, though would consider 17.9 or even 18:9 max! but using a bit of the available wider space (in our pockets) for better components, beefier speakers, better optics, better battery, etc.
Also bear in mind, at the moment we're having to buy cases which makes devices even less pocketable, because drop & scratch still isn't good enough.
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- S6 User
- sXg
- 30 Apr 2018
I don't understand Samsung sometimes...
Surely 18:9= 1:2 ratio is enough, but no, you have to push 18.5:9= 1: 2.056 ratio, making it too tall & skinny to fit in our pockets especially when we sit down.
This is a niche ratio, not mainstream, therefore shouldn't be flagship.
Message to all companies:
I prefer the 16:9 ratio, though would consider 17.9 using the available wider space for better components, beefier speakers, better optics, better battery, etc.
Also bear in mind, at the moment we're having to buy cases which makes devices even less pocketable, because drop & scratch still isn't good enough.
Practicable substance over style not vice versa.
18:9 screen lovers, fine you don't like top & bottom bars on the 16:9 widescreen from 18+:9 content, but now you have black bars on the Left & Right instead with most images & video content instead rendering that extra tall space redundant.
Personally I'd watch a film on my 16:9 TV or at least a tablet size screen.
What I'm trying to say is consumers know what they want, don't go backwards by discontinuing it & telling them that you know better!
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- james.
- YPa
- 09 Feb 2018
Entirely agree.
Why even bother with the 18:9 screen.
It is the main reason why we did not buy the new Samsung Note.
There is no material advantage in the 18:9 and the long skinny mobile will not gain max traction.
I hate to admit it but we bought the Mate 10, even with concerns about all thing Chinese owned.
In any case, the Samsung 8 series is not selling well.
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- some one
- fkq
- 14 Jan 2018
phones starting to look too lame with this new extra wide screen
I didn't like it
I hope they stick with 16:9
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- AnonD-696746
- 4mr
- 10 Jan 2018
AnonD-476428, 10 Jan 2018close but not enough - has 18:9 and not 16:9 ratioHello,
Pixel 2 screen is 16:9... the XL is 18:9
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- AnonD-476428
- ajT
- 10 Jan 2018
AnonD-696746, 09 Jan 2018Based on what you said the pixel 2 and pixel 2 xl seem a go... moreclose but not enough - has 18:9 and not 16:9 ratio
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- AnonD-696746
- 4mr
- 09 Jan 2018
coolsauce, 07 Jan 2018This is all psychological play on consumers. Instead of kee... moreI really like the 19:10 ratio on my essential.
When looking at movies i get a 5.2 inch 16:9 with no downscalling ect ( only the top where the notch is stay black )
I think as well that 18:9 seem a bit too narrow.
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- AnonD-696746
- 4mr
- 09 Jan 2018
AnonD-476428, 06 Jan 2018I want to add, one of the best phone ever made was Motorola... moreBased on what you said the pixel 2 and pixel 2 xl seem a good fit for you.
good single camera.
dual stereo speaker.
oled tech based screen.
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- AnonD-441601
- SH3
- 09 Jan 2018
S8 User, 09 Jan 2018Chinese company phone and phone made in China are 2 differe... moreYes they are but they means the same thing.
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- Love the Community
- Fv4
- 09 Jan 2018
2:1 is unneccessary. I mean it doesn't help reduce the bezel ratio. Mate 10 is a testament that even a 16:9 phone can reduce bezels just as much or even more than 2:1 and above.
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- S8 User
- m@x
- 09 Jan 2018
AnonD-441601, 08 Jan 2018Man everything is chinese. Even a worm bitten apple has on... moreChinese company phone and phone made in China are 2 different worlds.
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- AnonD-442184
- X$q
- 09 Jan 2018
I totally agree on 16:9 sensor. Full screen when you're shooting (at least on 16:9 phones). Which is why i loved the LG G4. Also, i got the Huawei Mate 10 because i still think 16:9 is still relevant. 18:9 (2:1) seems to be just a fad. Unless all videos are suddenly shot in 18:9.
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- Anonymous
- BMa
- 08 Jan 2018
Worst about no bezel mania is the aspect ration changes to why no one making phone with small bezels and 16:9 ration. Itt wil kill the stupid trend immediately!
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- AnonD-441601
- SH3
- 08 Jan 2018
S8 User, 08 Jan 2018True. Especially chinese phones who copy this design...Man everything is chinese.
Even a worm bitten apple has on its back made in china.
Chinese phones are more durable or at least cost less for repair.
Nokia 6 is also made in china and yet its most durable smartphone of 2017.
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- S8 User
- 0xY
- 08 Jan 2018
AnonD-441601, 07 Jan 2018Once in past we had an ugly bricks thick but very durable. ... moreTrue. Especially chinese phones who copy this design...
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- Z1c S7
- 3n6
- 08 Jan 2018
AnonD-419586, 08 Jan 2018true. They should just focus on minimizing the bezels and r... moreThat's on point
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- Yes
- 3n6
- 08 Jan 2018
Anonymous, 08 Jan 201816:9 is much better. They never should have to come up with... moreSimply That
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- AnonD-419586
- uvm
- 08 Jan 2018
Anonymous, 08 Jan 201816:9 is much better. They never should have to come up with... moretrue. They should just focus on minimizing the bezels and reducing the overall footprint of the new phones, and not increase it.
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- leeo
- mcf
- 08 Jan 2018
Can GSMArena add in the 16:9 aspect ratio screen size, as that is now a more useful metric to determine useable screen size.