The rivalry between Samsung and Apple is reaching its peak in an all-out smartphone war. It seems that these competing companies are doing everything in their power to beat out the other, not in terms of their phones’ sales or functionality, but rather, their size.

When Samsung announced their latest addition to the smartphone family, a monstrosity with a 5.7-inch display called the Galaxy Note 4, Apple was close behind with their announcement of the iPhone 6. Apple describes their latest innovation, which can be bought with a 4.7 or 5.5-inch display, as “hugely powerful” and “enormously efficient.” They are definitely right about one thing: it is big. Too big. And bigger does not necessarily mean better.

Big phones and skinny jeans are arguably two of the most popular purchases in today’s consumer world, but the two do not mix at all. Trendsetters everywhere can be seen strutting in skin-tight jeans and chatting on their larger-than-life cell phones. But once they are done using their phone and want to put it away, they run into a problem: skinny jean-clad smartphone users cannot fit their mammoth mobiles into the pockets of their pants. Most people carry their phones in their back pocket, keeping it out of sight but also in reach to ensure that it is not lost or stolen. However, this will no longer be a possibility if cell phones continue to increase in size. Without a convenient place to put cell phones, females will most likely resort to tossing it into a purse, but men will have to make a choice between smaller phones or bigger pockets.

Another inconvenience will arise for those who like to text or scroll through their phones with just one hand. As the display size of smartphones get bigger and bigger, it will be harder to wrap a hand around the structure while also tapping on its screen. Users will need to have both hands free in order to text or type on their phones, making it impossible to multitask or do other things while being on the phone. While it is advised not to text while driving due to the extreme danger that is involved, the sad truth is that some people still put themselves and others at this risk by steering with one hand and typing with the other. However, this will no longer be possible due to the popularity of larger smartphones such as the Galaxy Note 4 or iPhone 6. Since these huge devices require the use of both hands, it would seem logical for drivers to not even make an effort to text while on the road. Unfortunately, a lot of people behind the wheel will still continue to try composing a text message despite the obstacle that the size of their phone poses. Although some might be able to pull off this nearly impossible gamble, most will be unsuccessful. This will cause a greater amount of car accidents and tragedies that no one should ever be a part of, whether victim or culprit.

These are just a few troubles among the many that arise from the prevalence of bigger phones. The recent brainchildren of Apple and Samsung, the respective iPhone 6 and Galaxy Note 4, seem to be nothing more than a ridiculous attempt at trumping their opponent regarding the size rather than performance of the smartphone. Instead of continuing to make their products bigger, smartphone companies should work to ensure that their phones are getting better. Because bigger rarely means better, especially when it comes to everyone’s most prized possession; their cell phone.