Testseek.com have collected 822 expert reviews of the Apple iPhone 5S and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iPhone 5S.
September 2013
(86%)
822 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(60%)
53 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
860100822
The editors liked
Touch ID fingerprint sensor
Camera flash adjusts to ambient light temperature
Big speed improvement over iPhone 5
Touch ID is genuinely useful
Improved low light camera performance
Excellent performance
Powerful core
Touch ID is a real step up
Excellent camera
The A7 + M7 one-two processing punch. 64-bit iOS 7. Touch ID. A faster
Smarter camera
Still the same lovely design as before
Performs very well
Fingerprint scanner is great for unlocking the phone and buying apps
4G connection is very fast
Feels great in the hand
The editors didn't like
Screen still feels small next to other high-end phones
$869 (16GB)
$999 (32GB)
$1129 (64GB)
Average battery life
Same sized 4in screen
Touch ID needs more support
Expensive
No screen tech change
Battery slightly suspect
Battery suspect
Battery struggles under heavy load. Same old keyboard. Still no NFC
No NFC
No 802.11ac
True Tone flash is versatile
But doesn't dampen flash colour as much you expect
Published: 2013-09-23, Author: Jeremy , review by: ilounge.com
An improved sequel to the iPhone 5, which was Apple's best iPhone to date. Retains the same 4” screen, LTE cellular support, and form factor, while offering three chassis color options and adding a fingerprint sensor. Hardware tweaks improve low light per
Despite a larger battery, realworld battery performance too often falls below Apple's best case estimates, with potentially major problems in cellular calling talk time, and similar drain with cellular data. LTE service remains inconsistent between neighb
Although the iPhone 5s superficially appears to be a modest upgrade from last year’s iPhone 5, the truth is somewhat more complicated. The typical iPhone 5 user will find little to no real reason to consider buying an iPhone 5s, as Apple this year has made th...
Abstract: The iPhone 5s is no exception to the delightful gadget experience we've come to expect from Apple. It's pre-loaded with iOS 7, Apple's latest OS for mobile devices, and though the icons and minimalist style are at first shocking, day to day operations rem...
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Published: 2013-09-21, Author: Mark , review by: 9to5mac.com
I managed to pick up an iPhone 5s yesterday and have been trying out its new features and enhancements. Here's my review of the device after using it for 24 hours…Design: As the name implies, the iPhone 5s is based directly on the design of the iPhone 5...
Incredibly fast processor. Excellent camera. Easy-to-use Touch ID fingerprint sensor. Unmatched app selection.
Small screen for an industry-leading smartphone
The iPhone 5s may be small, but it's packed with more power than any other smartphone on the market today. It's the best bet for anyone who wants a future-proof, forward-looking phone that runs an unbeatable array of apps....
Incredibly fast processor. Excellent camera. Easytouse Touch ID fingerprint sensor. Unmatched app selection.
Small screen for an industryleading smartphone
The iPhone 5s may be small, but it's packed with more power than any other smartphone on the market today. It's the best bet for anyone who wants a future-proof, forward-looking phone that runs an unbeatable array of apps....
Abstract: Perhaps you saw our blow-by-blow comparison of the iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, and iPhone 5 . Now that the devices our in our hands we wanted to revisit the topic and see on a closer level how last year's model compares to the 5S, since they both share a nearly...
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Published: 2013-09-20, Author: David , review by: theverge.com
Beautiful design, Super fast processor, Fantastic camera
4-inch phones are starting to feel small, iOS is far from perfect
The iPhone 5s is the best iPhone so far, by a long shot. Apple is notorious for describing its products as “magical”. The magic of the iPhone 5s is in how usable its improvements are. The updated camera is both fast and capable, with the True Tone fla...
Abstract: Over the past week I’ve been bombarded with questions about the iPhone 5s. What are the new features? Is it worth upgrading to if I already own an iPhone 5? Many are curious about Apple’s latest device, but aren’t certain if it’s worth upgrading to. I’...
