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Results: Do you have faith in the future of 2:1 display ratio?

By Preslav Kateliev

Published: Apr 26, 2017, 9:17 AM

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Results: Do you have faith in the future of 2:1 display ratio?

So, we started 2017 with a bit of a weird step in smartphone evolution. The Galaxy S8 and LG G6 both rock a weirdly elongated display, with a 2:1 (in Sammy's case – 18.5:1) screen ratio. Not a lot of media supports it and some apps don't play well with it; some users welcome, others cringe a bit at the thought of it.

Of course, we do expect that apps that don't support the ratio will soon be updated to do so — Sammy and LG combined are too big to be ignored. And sure, some Netflix shows may be streamed in 2:1, but we don't see the tons of independent YouTube creators rushing off to change the way they film just to accommodate a weird new trend.

We are left wondering — will we see more smartphones with an elongated screen by the end of 2017? We decided to ask you what you think on the future of the unorthodox ratio and here's how you answered:

Do you think 2:1 ratio will become more widely adopted?

1903 Votes

Yes, probably by most major brands

54.44%

Nah, I see it being isolated to just a few brands, but most will stick to 16:9

30.27%

Nope. I am pretty sure that even Samsung and LG will consider dropping the idea by this year's end

15.29%

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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