Carol ChenJan 20

Here's my first impression of the Jolla Phone appearance models: https://forum.sailfishos.org/t/my-first-impression-of-the-jolla-phone-appearance-models/27272

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My first impression of the Jolla Phone appearance models

Warning: this is a lengthy post. I can be quiet and reserved until you ask me to talk about something that I’m passionate about, then I can talk (write) for days. This is one of those wordy occasions. TL;DR - overall 8.5/10 for the size, weight, materials, feel in hand, ergonomics, looks, etc. (May bump it up to a 9 when weight is finalized with a functioning proto, more details below.) Just the external stuff. It’s not perfect, but I like it very much! Preface: a few of you may know me, but m...

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Show threadscopsJan 20
@cybette
Thanks a lot for this post! I still think it's a little bit big xD i still love the size of a N9 a lot... But you are right, all is now sized up and the web wouldn't be nice on such a small screen 😢
Show threadCarol ChenJan 20
@scops I agree, I think it's still big, and I wish it was just a tad smaller (not 5" but 6" would be very nice). In addition to apps and web content demanding larger screens now, sourcing for parts like screen protector can also be a problem. Like I said, I was apprehensive, especially after C2, but this honestly feels good in the hand, and I was pretend-swiping left & right and it didn't threaten to fall out of my hand (caveat about the weight issue, but the matte plastic back plays a part too)
Show threadKristoffer LawsonJan 21
@cybette @scops I agree that 6” would probably be the sweet spot. I carry an iPhone 13 Mini, which is great, but wouldn’t mind slightly bigger as well.
Show threadCarol ChenJan 21

@Setok @scops

yeah even apple discontinued the iPhone mini line.

I really liked the Asus Zenfone 8-10 "compact flagships" at 5.9". Too bad they gave that up and went super big 6.78" for Zenfone 11.

Is it really a lack of demand? So many people I've talked to (both online and in person) seem to prefer smaller phones 🤷

Show threadKristoffer LawsonJan 22
@cybette @scops I think part of the reason is that the smaller phones are always presented as ‘crappier’ versions of another phone. Rather than a neat, cool device of its own. Which could even have a slightly different UI made possible by one hand use and more compact size.
Show threadCarol ChenJan 22

@Setok @scops

yeah possibly. also bigger devices are called "Max", "Pro", or "Plus" implying they are better, so even the base models can seem inferior, which makes the "mini" and "compact" versions even more unattractive (perception).

Naming is hard, but this kind of bias can probably be avoided. Then again most companies probably want to be able to command a higher price with monikers like "Pro", instead of a boring iPhone 13 155mm vs iPhone 13 137mm 😆

Show threadKristoffer LawsonJan 22

@cybette @scops yeah, consider if the names were:

iPhone 13 Sleek or iPhone 13 Fit
and
iPhone 13 Fat

Show threadCarol ChenJan 22
@Setok @scops hahha good one! I'll be going for the Sleek for sure!
Show threadKristoffer LawsonJan 22

@cybette @scops honestly, if Apple came out with iPhone 17 Sleek right now, I might even be tempted to pay a bit more than for the iPhone 17 Regular. Just sounds cooler :) Could do all kinds of nice branding around. And special Sleek versions of apps.

Of course there is the Air, but that is a lot more expensive and also kind of optimises the wrong thing (I don't personally need more thinness! It's actually bigger than the regular).

Show threadTero Ykspetäjä

@Setok @cybette @scops Air is taller and wider, but IMO is an exceptional piece of design and engineering, in how it actually feels smaller in your hand and, deceptively, much lighter than it actually is.

Weirdly, Apple seems to do almost no marketing for it, so I guess we’ll never know if that type of a phone actually had an audience.

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