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May 2013
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The editors liked
New taller 4in screen
Thinner
Lighter
Better battery life
Same slick performance as with previous iPhones. 4G is a welcome addition. Longer display adds needed screen real estate. Earpods are very comfortable
Super thin and light design
Excellent 4in display
Outstanding camera
Great design
Larger screen
Quality camera
Slim
Light case
Taller
Roomier display
Improved performance
Higher-resolution front-facing camera
The editors didn't like
New Lightning dock connector means you'll need a connector for all your old accessories
$799 (16GB)
$899 (32GB)
$999 (64GB)
IOS is still mostly uncustomisable. Design isn't as nice to hold as it is to look at. No HDMI
Micro USB or memory expansion
Unless you pay for adapters. No NFC
Scratches and chips easily
Poor battery life
Extra screen size isn't always utilised
High price
Poor maps
Ageing OS
Lightning connector incompatible with older peripherals
Abstract: We often get asked the question – which phone has the best reception, best antenna, best data speeds or the equivalent. The answer to this question is often affected by variables can include location, network, phone and congestion. Last month we bought yo...
We would have expected the Samsung Galaxy S4 to prove a worthy opponent to the iPhone 5, coming about seven months after the iPhone 5 launched. In terms of processor speed it’s clear that the Samsung does beat the iPhone, but in so many other ways t...
We would have expected the Samsung Galaxy S4 to prove a worthy opponent to the iPhone 5, coming about seven months after the iPhone 5 launched. In terms of processor speed it's clear that the Samsung does beat the iPhone, but in so many other ways the iPh...
Abstract: iPhone 5 vs Lumia 1020: review The Lumia 1020 from Nokia is the latest Windows Phone 8 handset. It has a 41Mp camera that delivers amazing shots. But can the best of Windows Phone beat the best Apple smartphone? Read our iPhone 5 vs Lumia 1020 smartpho...
Published: 2013-08-05, Author: Matt , review by: macworld.co.uk
Overall we have to opt for the iPhone 5. The best Apple phone has to be better than the best Windows Phone, and we're not even sure that is what the Lumia 1020 is. But if you are looking for a great camera phone, the Lumia 1020 is a good buy.The Compl...
Abstract: Who would drop a perfectly good iPhone 5 or Galaxy S4 into a fish tank? Or let them plunge nine feet to asphalt? An insurance company, of course.A whopping 65% of damage claims for mobile phones are due to them being dropped, and another 22% are from liqu...
Abstract: The battle between Samsung and Apple for control of the top-end smartphone market has become a yearly occurrence in the tech industry. With the release of each new iPhone and top-end Samsung Galaxy handset always leading to heated discussions within the...
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Published: 2013-06-17, Author: Andrew , review by: techadvisor.co.uk
The iPhone 5 really is much more than a tall iPhone 4S with a new plug. The people may demand a revolution every upgrade season. But Apple may just have supplied what the people need, not what they say they want. And that's a powerful evolution on the the...
Abstract: Samsung and Apple have been wrestling for the top spot in the smartphone market for close to half a decade. It's traditionally been Apple that ultimately won the sales war, with every one of its iPhones being crowned the year's top handset. However, with...
Abstract: Three of the biggest smartphones on the market are the Galaxy S4 , iPhone and HTC One, so we've put them up against each other? See what happens in our Samsung Galaxy S4 vs iPhone 5 vs HTC One comparison review. Apple, Samsung and HTC are three of the bi...
