Features - QOTW: What is the perfect smartphone size for you?

[Lucio]

I'm tempted to buck the trend, and switch to a smaller, less powerful phone on my upgrade, and use the savings to pick up a tablet as well.

Sure there will be times when I don't have both devices with me, but they'll be few and far between

[Sumanji]

It's not just screen size, and screen/bezel ratio... it's the ergonomics that make or break it tbh.

I had an iPhone 5 for work, and even though it was quite svelte, the sharp edges made it really uncomfortable to use. To contrast I've read good things about the curved back of the M8 that make it really nice in the hand, even though it's markedly bigger.

IMO small plus curved back & edges are great - I still think my old Nexus S is the most comfortable phone to hold that I've ever had!!

Su

[Myss_tree]

Xperia Z Ultra / Galaxy Note 3 size but running full fat Windows 8.1 would be an ideal carry all round device.

[Deadlight]

My fave phone size would be between 5 inches and 5.5 - some of this is down to the fact that I've a physical disability - small phones are bad! (Like the iPhone)

[cheesyboy]

Wouldn't want to go bigger than about 4"

My Xperia U is 3.5", fits nicely in my pocket, and works one-handed. Typing in portrait is a little tight so can see the advantage of bigger there - but the pocket size is a trade-off I'm not keen on.

[cheesemp]

5" roughly. Loved my old note 1 (5.3") but it was a little difficult to use one handed at time. My new Nexus 5 however is just right - a good compromise between screen size and pocket usage/handling. Think I could stretch to 5.3 again as bezels reduce however...

[danroyle]

i had an S3 and it felt too big i went to an iphone 5. Ive now got a Z1 compact and for me 4.3 is a perfect size feels as good as my S2 in my hand and it has a very solid feel to the phone

[Neostar]

I think 5" would be the ideal size, something like the LG G2 is perfect for my pockets

[marshalex]

My Nexus 5 is pretty much spot on, so something of identical size. Had a play with a friends One M8 and it was that bit too big. 5 inch seems to be the optimal size IMO. Anything bigger you're going to struggle with pockets. I'd be tempted by the Z1c though

[o00oo00o]

4.7" will be perfect, basically any mobile between 64-68 mm width. iPhone is too narrow, Galaxy S4 is too wide.

[L33TON]

Used a Lumia 920 and currently using a 1020. Size wise they seem to be perfect. The upcoming 930 seems a bit bigger though. IPhones seem a bit too small nowadays.

[shaithis]

Something between my HTC One and the new Galaxy Note would be perfect for me.

[Sumanji]

Could we make a front-page poll out of this please? It'd be interesting to see results

Su

[wilsonik]

4,5 - 5 inch that's probably optimal. Not too big and not too small.

[MrRockliffe]

Lucky there's a title. Yeah 5 inches or it won't fit in my hand very well

Had to be said

[Lord Midas]

Have Note 1. Want bigger.