No More Small Screen Lumias?

[tohoshinki]

Since the 535, we're seeing Microsoft build Lumia handsets with 5" displays. The 535, 540 and 640 handsets all feature at least a 5" display.

If these are just budget devices how big are the flagship devices going to be when they're revealed this summer? Traditionally the bigger screened devices were the more premium handsets in the Lumia lineup, but if they're all 5"...

Whilst its a great strategy (most budget android devices have 4"-4.3" screen) it does make me wonder? Will the 940 and 1540 be enormous phablets?

 

[Cryio]

Well, the x40 super seeded the x30 series rather dramatically. You can still get the 4" Lumia 532 and call it a day. Too bad it lacks 720p video recording.

 

[Luis Orellana]

It's amazing how big phones are getting. I have a Lumia 920 which was a flagship when it was released at only 4.5". In the *40 series every phone will be larger than it, even the phones in the lower tiers (400,500). I don't mind a heavier phone but my hands are not getting larger. I really hope that the Lumia 940 is not larger than the Galaxy S6 because if it is I will get the Lumia 930 and stay with it for a few years.

 

[dkediger]

Yeah, being using my old 928 with the W10TP and falling in love with it again. Don't get me wrong though, I'm not ditching my Icon any time soon - DNG, video, audio, and larger screen are all just about perfect.

But the control placement in W10 is gonna dictate 2 hand use, even on the 928.

 

[lkcbharath]

Maybe the 440 can come at 4.5 inches, because we have that line now...
They should really make some 4.7 inchers, I really like the 730 for that. Its probably Nokia's best ever phone barring the 3310 D), N9, and the Lumia 920/1020 and 1520.