Cell Phone Measurements

[azrider]

For those that make up cell phone cases to have a stock of them for shows, what phone dimensions do you use to make them? I have the Tandy pattern that I have reproduced, but am thinking of making up some molded cases as well. I know phone sizes are all over the map, but are there some typical ones I could use that would cover the more popular phones? I still carry a dumb phone, so am not able to use it for measurements.

Would anyone be willing to share the measurements on their phones? I know the iPhone, some of the blackberries, and the droids would be good places to start.

My phone is an Envy 2. 4 1/16 inches x 2 1/16 inches x 5/8 of an inch.

[dirtclod]

If it's somebody i know i just ask to measure their phone and make a plug / mold out of wood or leather to make the case with. The ones i have now are really out of date as far as the sizes.

You might go to walmart, Radio Shack, or a store like that and measure what they have. I doubt they would care.

Edited April 19, 2011 by dirtclod

[azrider]

I do things the same way. I am hoping to use the measurements to make up some plugs for current phones, so I can have some cases ready if I do a craft show. I have a couple of templates for older blackberries, but not any of the current crop of phones.

Yeah, I will probably have to go down to the Verizon store get the measurements.

Edited April 19, 2011 by azrider

[Spinner]

I do things the same way. I am hoping to use the measurements to make up some plugs for current phones, so I can have some cases ready if I do a craft show. I have a couple of templates for older blackberries, but not any of the current crop of phones.

Yeah, I will probably have to go down to the Verizon store get the measurements.

Well, here's one down for you...I have the T-mobile G1 smartphone. Measurements are: 4 5/8" long, 2 3/16" wide. The thickness is a bit weird due to the bottom of the phone having a slight dogleg curve to it. But, measuring from the tabletop, the top of the phone is 11/16 thick and the last 1/2" or so at the bottom kicks up so that the thickness from the table becomes 13/16".

[CitizenKate]

Companies that make the phones often provide all the specifications of their phones on their web sites, including the exact physical dimensions. Consumer reviews of the products also often include the dimensions, as well.

Kate

[LilRay]

In my opinion, one should create a general size that'd fit "most" phones. Trying to create exact sizes for every model would be too time consuming. Not to mention you might be looking at most a 90 day time span that phones are "in vogue". Redoing teplates every 90 days would be a chore.

God Bless, Ray

[Gawdzilla]

The cell phone pattern I posted elsewhere is for a Samsung Moment, btw.

[azrider]

Thanks all. Determining what sized cases I can make for generic sizes to take to a show is what I am working on here. I will post back with what I come up with. I am hoping to be able to do only three sizes to cover most of the phones.

[Gawdzilla]

Tip. Find a way to allow the buyer to recharge the phone while the case is closed.

[Skald]

Depending on the "popularity" of the phone, there could be a "dummy" available for a few dollars on eBay. Might be well worth it, especially if you are going to make more of them later. The cost for the dummy could of course be included in the price.