I disagree. Since the note 2 is wider (not by much), it has better screen real estate. With the s pen, this is significant. Certainly, we don't want the phones to be elongated and thin like the iPhone 5
The screen is exactly the same size between the Note 2 and the LG Optimus G Pro. Infact most screens on modern smart phone have a 16:9 ratio, including the iPhone 5.