Originally Posted By: Volvohead
For a smaller phone, I say grab the reduced price 5s while you can. Or if you already have a 5s, have no regrets about keeping it. Other than the smaller screen and the Apple payments feature, it's very nearly the same performance-wise under the hood. It's also sturdier, IMO.
And you can keep it alive using ifixit.com long after the contract expires.
Originally Posted By: Volvohead
If Apple abandons the small phone market, I think they are making a mistake.
I agree completely. I think they need a 5 size phone and a 6 or 6+ size phone. I think there are enough people that want a large screen, but I also think there is enough market for the smaller phone. Only real way to know is to release two identical phones, sans screen size, and see how they sell. Market research is only so reliable.