Ideal smartphone screen size is 4 - 4.5 inches, study shows

15 March, 2012
A recent study confirms that the most popular screen diagonal comes in at just above the 4-inch mark.

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  • AnonD-51003
  • RNx
  • 26 Nov 2013

Mumbaitalker, 16 Mar 2012Ideally, it should be possible to use a phone with one hand... moreAgree with 60mm width is the perfect size of one-handed operation. Perfect screen aspect ratio 16:9

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    • AnonD-81573
    • uvT
    • 08 Sep 2013

    5 inch screen size would be ideal.4.8 to 5.2 is the best option.Also screen should occupy most of it,so that device is smaller,should have good battery back up and a good RAM.

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      • AnonD-70032
      • IVZ
      • 27 Feb 2013

      I think 4.0" is my sweet spot, but 3.7" to 4.3" screen sizes will fit the human hand best.

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        • Persi
        • 9Cj
        • 18 Feb 2013

        The optimal smartphone screen size is 3.7".

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          • Anonymous
          • XuF
          • 21 Nov 2012

          TwoCan, 15 Mar 2012Why can't manufacturers make high spec, dual core Android p... moredude...xperia sola is ur man!

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            • Anonymous
            • msf
            • 02 Nov 2012

            I would agree but larger screens means that the battery goes quicker. 3.7 - 4 inches IMO is a good compromise between size and battery usage.

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              • solidsnake
              • n5N
              • 13 Oct 2012

              so whats everyone think of the 5.5" new samsung note 2 an thats actuall screen size as for screen size an how it affects you for work anyways depends on your job an for those 8 hours weather its on your pocket or bag an 8 more hours your asleep plus about 3 hours its in your hands i think it depends what your buying for if your gaming then stick to console because phone battries cant handle gaming an never will an browsing the net on phone is gd but it doesnt beat a laptop so unless they can bring out a fold away 15" phone screen phones are usless i personaly use my phone for call, txts,calculator, an time maybe pictures now an again mobiles really do to much now ive been to the pub a resterant beach cinema an we spend more time playing with phone than interacting with actual people an people feel usless without there phone less people are enjoying themselfs now then befor mobiles came along plus we get lazier instead of poping round to see a mate we call them just so we dont have to leave the house anyways gotta dash people to visit bye all

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                • billy
                • gIc
                • 16 Aug 2012

                I have a S.E Xperia Mini with a 3 inch display and 480x360 resolution, and I'm happy with it.

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                  • dazza
                  • wfB
                  • 20 Mar 2012

                  3.5 inches is the bare minimum and fits easily in my hand. Anything below that (my Xperia X1 and HTC legend) is a pain to use. I don't think I'll ever want anything bigger than my Galaxy S2 (4.3"). As most people said 4" fits perfectly. R.I.P. Xperia X10. I promise not to brick another phone

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                    • Poulav Biswas
                    • tYZ
                    • 20 Mar 2012

                    It's to be about 3.7"- 4.5" in a smartphone to have an extra enhancement...

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                      • Anonymous
                      • uCr
                      • 19 Mar 2012

                      I have a Samsung galaxy S i9000 which has a 4.0 screen size.. i think it's a perfect screen size for many.. Screen size more than 4.0 will be too big to carry and difficult to fit in your pocket..if you're more into gaming and watching video then, probably a bigger screen is preferable...U will always look for a bigger screen after using a small screen size...i am also planning to switch to SG2..

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                        • AnonD-26571
                        • fvE
                        • 19 Mar 2012

                        i love my iphone 4s but if it was 4 or 4.2 inches it might have been the super phone :))

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                          • Anonymous
                          • MQK
                          • 19 Mar 2012

                          This is all about preference.

                          If someone prefers a 5" screen then good for them. If someone prefers 3.5" screen then equally. Good for them.

                          I cannot understand how some children on here seem to get upset because someone likes a different size screen to them....!!

                          Calling someone an idiot for liking a 3.5" screen is in itself idiotic.

                          & for the record.

                          Anyone who spells Boys as Bois is automatically in the idiot category, no questions asked.

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                            • 8TJ
                            • 19 Mar 2012

                            Best title for the post: "People prefer screens from 4" to 4.5", study shows."

                            Like it's now, looks like it's the best size medically speaking...

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                              • 8TJ
                              • 19 Mar 2012

                              MY PREFERENCE: Like the size of my XPERIA X8's screen (3"), but could get someting up to 4".

                              Bigger than 4" - too big
                              Smaller than 3" - too small (for a touch operated phone and videos)

                              My opinion.

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                                • 3Ax
                                • 19 Mar 2012

                                AnonD-46917, 18 Mar 2012I own Samsung galaxy note 5.3 inch and my next phone will n... morei completley agree

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                                  • harshil kuvadia
                                  • tU6
                                  • 19 Mar 2012

                                  Alankar, 18 Mar 2012Galaxy S2 screen size of 4.3'' is perfect to fit comfortabl... morei dont agree...although s2's screen size is quite handy...note doesnt falls back...it easily fits in a normal sized palm and a decent enough pocket...i myself use it and its an awesome phone

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                                    • serz
                                    • p$m
                                    • 19 Mar 2012

                                    For me 4.5-4.7 is perfect

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                                      • jojoe8012
                                      • 39x
                                      • 19 Mar 2012

                                      prima, 18 Mar 2012yeesh, why people keep complaining about sizes of these pho... moreRightly said Prima, think this thread should've ended with your comments. It's all a matter of preference!!!

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                                        • Arpan
                                        • ub6
                                        • 19 Mar 2012

                                        4"" is best Fit...
                                        4.3"" Slightly big for middle range people..