Does size matter?

If you have an iPhone...screen size is kind of irrelevant.  You have one choice and that is 3.5".  That's it.  A 3.5" screen is very nice but as you can do more and more things on a phone, wouldn't it be nice to have a little more real estate?  Enter Android and a whole bunch of choice.  Screen sizes run from around 2.55" all the way up to 4.3" and I have heard some rumors about a phone that may come out rockin' a monster 4.5" display!  In my opinion it is nice to have that kind of choice.  Then the problem is making the right decision and finding the display that is right for you.

Do you carry your phone in a pocket or in some other bag or belt clip?  These should be you first questions when deciding on the size of phone that you want.  A 4.3" screen is beautiful when you are sitting down and using the phone but it may make carrying that thing in your front pocket a little uncomfortable.  Especially if the phone is a little on the thick side.  A skinny 4.3" may not be too bad.  You just have to go to the store and throw one in your pocket and see how it feels.  Now on the other end of the spectrum you could look at a phone with a 3.0" display.  It will fit really nice in any pocket, purse or bag.  But, if it only has a virtual keyboard you may be a little cramped when typing.  You would probably want to have a slide out physical keyboard which will make the phone a little thicker and heavier.

What are you going to do most on your phone?  If you are going to primarily use your phone for texting and maybe some email...a smaller screen may be the right choice for you.  If you are watching videos, playing games, web surfing, or writing long emails you may want to consider a larger screen.

You also have to consider how it feels in your hand.  Can you reach the other side of the screen with your thumb?  Maybe a 4.3" is too big.  Move to a 4" screen and see how that feels.  You can also consider moving all of your commonly used "one handed" apps and widgets to the right side (if you are right handed) of the screen for easy access with one hand.  Then any "two handed" apps can be moved to the other side of the phone.

There is a lot to consider when deciding on the right screen for yourself.  Generally I would say to get the biggest screen that you are comfortable with and you will be very happy.  Choice can be a frustrating thing sometimes but I would rather be a little frazzeled by having too many choices than to have someone else choose for me.

What do you think the best screen size is?  Are there other considerations that I didn't even bring up here?  What made you choose your current phone?  I would like to get some of your feedback to spark a lively conversation.

Have fun and don't stare at your phone's display too long!
Brian