Недавно в сети появились слухи о том, что в 2016 году компания Apple, помимо всего прочего, представит компактный смартфон с диагональю экрана 4’’, в духе моделей двухлетней давности – светлых времен, когда Apple didn't capture the same ideas as the rest of the manufacturers. Later, a similar rumor appeared about a new device from Meizu. As if the Chinese are preparing a smaller version Meizu Pro 5 with a 'mini' prefix and a really small screen by modern standards – with a 4.7 '' diagonal and keeping the characteristics of the flagship, without compromises. Perhaps all these are just dreams, but it's so nice to dream!
To dream that in 2016 manufacturers will calm down a bit and move away from the principle 'if the flagship, then the shovel!' Yes, this year there were quite good devices with a large screen diagonal. Even budget devices, and those are already concentrated mainly in the 5-inch category, as if everyone had forgotten about more compact models. Meanwhile, if you pick up a smartphone with a diagonal of 4.2 – 4.7 inches, it turns out that it is very convenient! Of course, if you've been using Samsung's Note line exclusively for the past three years, you hardly miss compact smartphones. Но я иногда устанавливаю основную SIM-карту в Meizu MX2 (4.4’’) на один-два дня или просто беру в руки HTC HD2 (4.3’’) и понимаю, что габариты these devices are still comfortable for me today, years after they entered the market.
With the MX2 I don't feel any problems or lack of screen real estate due to its compact size. Rather, everything depends on outdated specifications, so, of course, I cannot use such a device for more than a couple of days, just for experiment. Outdated cameras, a slow interface by modern standards, and other things make themselves felt. But the dimensions! They're damn comfortable and correct!
Holding the smartphone in one hand, I can easily reach almost every edge of the screen with my thumb of the same hand. With active use, I do not need to intercept the device or connect a second hand to poke at some interface element in the program or settings that is completely remote from the lower right area. The smartphone takes up little space in your pocket, finally. Yes, the device with a 4.4 '' diagonal does not protect the ear from gusts of wind, it cannot be used for digging, and it is probably not very suitable for watching video in the evening at home lying on the couch. But as a working tool a smartphone with a diagonal of up to five inches, in my opinion, remains relevant and convenient.
And what screen diagonal for a powerful smartphone is optimal and convenient for you personally? And why?