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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
Finally, we have to conclude our look at the iPhone 5 with a discussion of its operating system. As I've mentioned in articles/videos past, Apple and Microsoft find themselves in somewhat similar positions when it comes to the role their smartphones play...
Abstract: Still, having sold five million units in its opening weekend, the Iphone 5 is clearly proving that it's the greatest Iphone yet, luring customers with its larger 4in screen, sleek new design and faster A6 processor....
Abstract: What's all the hullaballo, it's only a phone, right? Well yes, but the Apple iPhone 5 is no ordinary phone, it's the latest incarnation of what's widely regarded as the best smartphone on the market, and the overwhelming phone of choice among photograp...
Abstract: We embark on the task to compare the Apple iPhone 5 to the Samsung Galaxy Note II fully aware that we are comparing apples to oranges, pun intended. These two, however, are currently the best representatives of what devices iOS and Android are capable...
So thin and light. New connector is reversible. Really fast. Speedy LTE. Solid battery life.
Camera isn’t a huge improvement. Lightning adapters pricey and not available on day 1.
The iPhone 5 is an incredibly well-made phone, and it’s tough to imagine any existing iPhone user finding many problems with the hardware itself. (iOS 6 has been good to me, too, but I live in an area with excellent Maps data.) Calls sound good, the ...
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Published: 2012-10-09, Author: Jackson , review by: makeuseof.com
The iPhone 5 is a mixed bag. Admittedly, it's lighter, faster, and has a beautiful 4-inch display. But the case design took a huge step backwards and iOS 6 is a nightmare. If you have yet to use an iPhone, try looking elsewhere first. Try Android. Try the...
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Abstract: If you're a fanboy (about 5 million of you qualify), you've already ordered your iPhone 5. But for the rest of the world waiting for Apple to replenish its stocks so that they can get a better look at one of the most overhyped products ever, there's a cho...
