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iPhone 6 Concepts Bring Big Screen Rumors to Life

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The iPhone 6 is still far off and for the time being most of the credible rumors talk of an iPhone 6 with a bigger screen, between 4.8 and six inches, which is what a new collection of concepts show off, alongside conceptualized designs.

iPhone 6 rumors suggest Apple is working with multiple screen sizes to better compete with the Galaxy S4, upcoming Galaxy S5, Moto X and Nexus 5, all which use larger screens. While the iPhone is more than just a screen, some users are slowly switching away from Apple towards phones with larger displays.

Read: iPhone 6 Release & Feature Rumor Roundup

Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO talked down larger screens due to tradeoffs in quality in various public statements, but many analysts agree it is only a matter of time before Apple introduces an iPhone with a larger screen. A new collection of iPhone 6 concepts visualize what this new iPhone may look like. Odds are good that Apple is working on a brand new design to accommodate a bigger screen without a dramatically larger size of the phone.

iPhone 6 Air Concept Videos

Since Apple introduced the thinner and lighter iPad Air many iPhone 6 concepts carry the iPhone Air name, and this one from SET solutions is another example. Below the video shows what the first iPhone 6 TV ad might look like if Apple offers a large screen iPhone that is incredibly thin and light.

The longer iPhone 6 concept video from SET Solutions appeared in early december showing off an iPhone 6 that is between 1.5mm and 3mm and weighs just 70 grams with a 5-inch Retina Display. Overall this iPhone 6 concept is rooted more in looks than in practical applications as it would represent a major drop in size and battery capacity, but it is still pretty to look at.

iPhone 6 Concept with 5-inch Display

Fabrizio Bianchi delivers another look at an iPhone 6 with a larger 5-inch display by way of concept-phones, using an edge to edge display with very thin upper and lower bezels, a new home button design and relocation of power and volume buttons to keep the iPhone 6 size close to that of the iPhone 5 despite a screen that is an inch larger.

This iPhone 6 concept is not much larger than the iPhone 5.

This iPhone 6 concept is not much larger than the iPhone 5.

In the image above we see a larger iPhone 6 next to an iPhone 5 with a 4-inch display. If Apple is planning an iPhone 6 with a larger screen it would not be a surprise to see it arrive without a dramatic increase in the overall size and to hear Apple make a big deal about this.

The image below shows a new touch sensitive iPhone 6 home button and a touch area for gesture controls including power, volume and other home button controls.

A new home button allows for a smaller bezel and offers touch controls.

A new home button allows for a smaller bezel and offers touch controls.

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen an iPhone 6 concept appear without a home button, and reportedly Apple was testing an iPhone 6 prototype with no home button as early as December 2012.

While these iPhone 6 concepts don’t show us what the iPhone 6 will actually look like they do offer an example of what a larger iPhone could look like. Rumors point to a 2014 iPhone 6 release with some analysts suggesting it may come early in the year while others suggest a release closer to the typical fall release cycle.

13 Comments

13 Comments

  1. hehe

    12/29/2013 at 3:39 pm

    fantasies

    • jason

      12/30/2013 at 8:05 am

      true,if its gonna be a 5 inch screen the phone must be atleast 2 times thinner.
      bcuz apple never made a next generation i-phone/pod/pad heavier.
      i think that concept is gonna be like iphone 6s/7.

  2. Larry

    12/29/2013 at 6:49 pm

    Apple better do this!!! And no more iOS B.S!!

    • joanna dumlao

      12/29/2013 at 8:50 pm

      I Can’t wait !

  3. Name

    12/29/2013 at 10:18 pm

    People leaving everyday for other options; need this by first of second quarter or they may be doomed. China did not turn out as expected.

    • Larry

      12/30/2013 at 7:06 am

      China never did, let’s hope this year or where ever does!! iPhone 5 a fail 5s fail they say 3rd time is a charm

  4. Berni

    12/30/2013 at 12:28 am

    I like a phone to fit in my pocket, and that I can use with one hand. If I was a bird I would have a handbag. But I’m a bloke and I don’t.

  5. Selvin

    12/30/2013 at 10:46 pm

    I’m in heck it better be 5 inches at least tired of this small screen it’s time too realy bump it up . In side is perfect it’s all there wht it want at least bit it’s time for tht screen to bigger come on aldry !

  6. gatcho

    12/31/2013 at 12:26 am

    welcome to 2 years ago

  7. mark

    01/02/2014 at 8:10 am

    Looks very Galaxy like, Samsung should sue for it looking like a Galaxy, turn the tables on Crapple I mean Apple thought they said “the public dosent want bigger screens”? alittle too late Apple your dominance is over in the phone wars.

    • Jon

      01/03/2014 at 12:49 pm

      Really? Like when Samsung tried to copy Apple’s iPhone and Apple sued Samsung? This isn’t even a real design, Apple has never copied Samsung, so don’t call them out on something they didn’t do. Also, stop trying to let the world know about your hate for Apple when Samsung’s Galaxy and Smart Watch wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for Apple. Samsung has some nice gadgets but unfortunately none of them are original. I think Samsung is cool, I just prefer Apple. Long live both Apple AND Samsung.

      • James

        01/07/2014 at 9:12 pm

        So Apple has a smart watch now?

    • bob

      01/17/2014 at 11:06 am

      ha stupid people fighting over which phone is better, they both send texts and make calls right?

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