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 iPhone 5S is the best handset Apple has ever made. If you have an iPhone 4S or earlier, it's definitely worth a purchase. iPhone 5 users, however, really don't need it, unless they are after the latest from Apple.The package Apple has put together, co...
Extremely powerful; Sturdy, luxurious design; iOS 7 software is simple to use and has some handy new additions; Great camera; Fingerprint scanner works well
Very expensive; Identical design to iPhone 5 might disappoint those looking to upgrade; No removable battery or expandable storage; Display remains same size and resolution
With an identical design to its predecessor, and the same software you can now get on most iPhones, the iPhone 5S doesn't really offer enough to justify upgrading from the iPhone 5. If you're on older iPhones though -- or you're looking to take your first...
Amazing camera, beautiful design and screen quality, fingerprint sensor works well, powerful processor, best app store available
Many key software features available as free updates for previous models of iPhone, premium design and hardware comes at a price
Let's get this out of the way: this is the best iPhone Apple has ever built. It takes a winning formula and makes it better, faster, more future-proof. Apple's ability to bake in advanced features and keep the interface simple, and to provide processing ...
Abstract: It's landed at UKMR HQ – the new iPhone 5S is in the house and we're putting it through its paces. We already unboxed this last Friday but now it's time for our hands on images and first impressions!We wanted to get this in the elusive gold colour but sad...
Incredibly fast processor, Excellent camera, Easy, to, use Touch ID fingerprint sensor, Unmatched app selection
Small display for a top, end smartphone
The iPhone 5S isn't the phone for everyone, but it's the best phone for a lot of people. The key, as always, is the combination of Apple's clean design, no-worry interface, still unbeatable selection of apps, and industry-leading customer support. Combin...
Abstract: It's here! Yesterday the iPhone 5S went on sale around the world but most people found themselves looking at 7-10 days for delivery! Luckily, we managed to pick one up from a shop yesterday and we're now bringing you our iPhone 5S Unboxing! (We've also go...
Fantastic fit and finish, Excellent sound quality, Good picture, iOS 7 is impressive
Picture can be bettered by some larger, higher-res screens
Once again, the new iPhone confounds expectations. The iPhone 5s beats the LG G2 for sound quality and produces a perfectly good picture despite the smaller screen, while iOS7 is both beautifully designed and bursting with long-awaited functions.The iPhon...
Fantastic design, build quality, First ever 64-bit processor, Fingerprint sensor works great, Always-on motion processor, Improved camera, iOS 7 has fresh look and features
Near-identical design to iPhone 5, Aluminum shell prone to dings, Only 16GB of storage on $200 model (no MicroSD), Notification system is terrible
The iPhone 5S is the most innovative iPhone we've seen since the invention of the App Store. It's packed full of exciting hardware features like a fingerprint sensor, M7 motion processor, and 64-bit A7 central processor. On top of that, Apple has comple...
Published: 2013-09-19, Author: Joel , review by: itproportal.com
Abstract: The iPhone 5S will hit shelves tomorrow, and naturally enough, the first reviews have been rolling in. We'll have our own evaluation ready for you very shortly, but we thought it would be an interesting exercise to round up the various thoughts being expr...
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Published: 2013-09-19, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
Touch ID fingerprint sensor, A7 processor, M7 processor, better camera, universal 4G support, iOS 7 makes it a cleaner user experience, it just works
Screen still feels small, screen res remains average, no NFC, iCloud still a mess, day one and the 5S feels no different from iPhone 5, optional cases grate with the 5S concept
The iPhone 5S fulfils the pre-determined destiny of all Apple "S" devices - it's the one that's normally met by the baying crowd as "meh". At the start of this review someone asked what we though of the iPhone 5S in two words and we replied "same a...
