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
The blazingly fast 64-bit A7 processor and the M7 motion co-processor. The new camera features are worth it for photo buffs too
Touch ID is cool, but feature-limited, Still the same 4-inch display and overall design
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Published: 2016-06-15, Author: Dan , review by: Theinquirer.net
Abstract: FOR YEARS , Apple made only 4in phones. The iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5S and 5C all stuck resolutely to Steve Jobs' insistence that 4in was more than adequate for a phone screen size. However, under pressure from rival Samsung and its larger ‘phablet' devices, Ap...
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Published: 2016-06-08, Author: Dan , review by: v3.co.uk
Abstract: For many years Apple made only 4in phones. The iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5S and 5C all stuck resolutely to Steve Jobs' insistence that 4in was more than adequate for a phone screen size. However, under pressure from rival Samsung and its larger ‘phablet' devices...
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Published: 2016-06-02, Author: Matt , review by: v3.co.uk
Abstract: Up until the release of the iPhone SE in April, if you wanted an iPhone but were put off by the increasing trend in handset sizes like the iPhone 6 or 6 Plus, the aged iPhone 5S or 5C were your only options. Similarly, if you already owned one these two...
Abstract: Small-fingered smartphone users rejoice – Apple has finally released a new 4in iPhone. Yet apart from a rose gold colour, the iPhone SE looks almost identical to the 2013 5s. There are plenty of differences, as well as similarities, between the two phones...
Published: 2016-04-01, Author: Lewis , review by: macworld.co.uk
Abstract: What's the difference between the iPhone SE and iPhone 5s? Which is better?Apple took to the stage at an event in March 2016 to showcase the latest additions to the iPhone and iPad lineup. While the 9.7in iPad Pro received a warm welcome at the press even...
Abstract: Apple has launched the iPhone SE 'Special Edition' for all those out there wanting a smaller smartphone. It's the first 4in iPhone since the iPhone 5S but what's the difference and should you upgrade? Here's our iPhone SE vs iPhone 5S comparison review...
Abstract: Small-fingered smartphone users rejoice – Apple has finally released a new 4in iPhone. Yet apart from a rose gold colour, the iPhone SE looks almost identical to the 2013 5s. There are plenty of differences, as well as similarities, between the two phones...
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There's no doubt that the iPhone 6s is better than the iPhone 5s, although if we compare the 64GB iPhone 6s with the 32GB 5s (the cheapest viable choice for each phone) you're looking at an extra £200 - no small matter.You do get a lot of functionality in...
