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Perhaps this is a stupid question...

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  • 14-11-2011 7:27pm
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    dahamsta
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,659 ✭✭✭✭


    ...but why am I upgrading to a 4"+ screen when the res is the same as on the ~3.5" ones? I understand videos will be bigger, but tbh I don't really care about that, I want more text and icons on my screen so I can get more work done and more stuff read. Am I missing something?

    On a less existential level, can anyone comment on the res on the Sensation XE? It's bigger I know, but is it just stretched to the native Android 480x800 or will I actually get more content on the screen? If the former, does it stretch well, or is it a bit wonky?

    (Yes, I will actually buy a larger phone anyway. I'm just a curious person. :))

    Thanks,
    Adam


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    evolutionqy7
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    It just stretches the same stuff. Mind due its not that bad unless you have a magnifying glass for eyes :)

    Id welcome a 4" screen over a 3.5 any day even with 480x800 resolution :)

    Its alot nicer for movies :)


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    strecker
    Registered Users Posts: 1,509 ✭✭✭strecker


    dahamsta wrote: »
    ...but why am I upgrading to a 4"+ screen when the res is the same as on the ~3.5" ones? I understand videos will be bigger, but tbh I don't really care about that, I want more text and icons on my screen so I can get more work done and more stuff read. Am I missing something?

    On a less existential level, can anyone comment on the res on the Sensation XE? It's bigger I know, but is it just stretched to the native Android 480x800 or will I actually get more content on the screen? If the former, does it stretch well, or is it a bit wonky?

    (Yes, I will actually buy a larger phone anyway. I'm just a curious person. :))

    Thanks,
    Adam
    The HTC Sensation XE has a screen resolution of 540x960 - which is plenty for a 4.3in screen. You won't see blocky pixels unless you take a magnifying glass to it.

    Personally, I find 4in screens okay - even with lower resolution. The new breed of 4.6in+ are a bit unwieldy, if you ask me. When you need two hands to fire off a quick sms, the fun goes right out of "communication on the go" ...


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