How the iPhone 5 Display Compares to Larger Android Smartphones

With the iPhone 5, Apple has increased the size of the iPhone display for the first time ever, stretching the display vertically to add an extra row of apps and a bit more viewable content. But how does the new taller iPhone display compare to larger Android phones? Reddit user pic10F206 has created a nice illustration putting it into perspective (via Redmond Pie). Click the image to see a larger version.

There are mixed feelings about how Apple handled the size increase. Some feel they should have gone – although on the other hand, many find the narrower width of the iPhone to be more comfortable to use, especially one handed. Plus, 16 x 9 video looks great on the new display!

Judge for yourself – but it’s nice to see it in perspective either way!