- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Apple iPhone 5
- iOS 6
- 4G
- 4"
- Dual core 1.3 GHz
Released September, 2012
Rated 60% by by SirStinky--Sirstinky (Dec, 2012)The audio quality is fantastic with headphones and the speaker is nice too.
Conclusion Check out the Apple iPhone 5
First reviewed September, 2012
Features Key features of the Apple iPhone 5
1.3 GHz
iOS 6 4G
Rated 100% by by Brandon (Nov, 2012)The pictures are crazy good, the new operating system is great, and the headphones are amazing!!! 6 stars!
screen size
4"
5.5"
5"
iPhone 5 by G.-Clough--Garrett (Nov, 2012)The 4" screen was a great move by Apple, its not too big like the Note, but its not too small, like some say the iPhone 4 was.
iPhone 5 by G.-Clough--Garrett (Nov, 2012)The price is stupidly high and the larger screen size was not reason alone for me to upgrade, but Once I picked it up it fit perfectly in my hand and just felt right.
screen resolution
iPhone 5 by Dwight (Apr, 2013)1080p resolution is going to be the minimum in the future (comparable to retina display) as will a quad-core processor and everyone else is offering more powerful battery life.
iPhone 5 by henrychinaski26 (Oct, 2012)iPhone 5 has retina display meaning the pixel count is much greater and everything looks crisp.
memory
| 0 GB | 2 GB   | 2 GB |
processor
iPhone 5 by G.-Clough--Garrett (Nov, 2012)I thought Apple would go all in with a quad-core, but they stuck with a Dual Core Processor, and I understand why.
iPhone 5 by SirStinky--Sirstinky (Dec, 2012)With 1 GB RAM, it seemed to be as snappy as a 1.5 GHz dual-core Galaxy S2.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 13 MP  | 20 MP |
iPhone 5 by SirStinky--Sirstinky (Dec, 2012)The 8-megapixel iSight camera is probably one of the best cameras out there now in terms of all-around performance.
iPhone 5 by The Verge (Sep, 2012)That said, the results produced by the iPhone 5 were markedly better than most (though low-lighting did cause some noticeable noise), and depending on how slowly and smoothly you move your hand you can take shots as high as 30 megapixels.
Performance Real world tests of Apple iPhone 5
cpu speed
iPhone 5 by TrustedReviews (Oct, 2012)It’s slimmer, lighter and better looking than before, and yet it packs in a larger screen and faster processor.
iPhone 5 by Haider-Zaini (Nov, 2012)What can I say ?? I phone 5 is amazing as I expected !! the reason I gave 4 not 5 is that there is no much change between 4s and 5 but still the bigger screen and the loud volume with THE HUGE processor that APPLE added to the new phone may encourage anyone to buy it !! No doubt it is the best phone in the smartphones market.
talk time
480 min
1,020 min
900 min
iPhone 5 by GSM Arena (Sep, 2012)Underneath the back panel lies a non-user-accessible 1440 mAh Li-Ion battery which, Apple says, should last for up to 8 hours of calls or 225 h of stand-by.
iPhone 5 by The Verge (Sep, 2012)One of the most amazing feats Apple pulled off in the thinner, lighter iPhone 5 is that the battery life is not only as good as the previous phone... it's actually better.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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3.5 mm -
Apple App Store (iOS) -
Capacitive -
8 MP -
64 GB -
83.33% -
112 g -
1,440 mA·h -
13,500 min -
1136 x 640 -
Supports the fastest, most reliable networks -
1.3 GHz -
4" -
1 GB -
59 x 124 x 8 mm -
20 Mb/s -
8 mm -
Sep, 2012 -
Run multiple apps at once
cons
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325 ppi -
480 min
Reviews Word on the street
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Screen
Apple iPhone 5 64 GB | Rated 60% by by SirStinky--Sirstinky (Dec, 2012)The resolution of the "Retina" LCD IPS TFT touchscreen display is 1136x640 with very high (326) pixels per inch.
Apple iPhone 5 64 GB | Rated 100% by by G.-Clough--Garrett (Nov, 2012)The difference in quality, brightness, and crispness is apparent immediately next to the old iPhones and HTC, but it doesn't seem better then the S3.
Apple iPhone 5 64 GB | Rated 60% by by SirStinky--Sirstinky (Dec, 2012)It has a 4-inch LCD display.
Apps
Apple iPhone 5 64 GB | Rated 100% by by Mr.-Ben--ctsamurai (Nov, 2012)The front camera is quite good as well for chats on Google Hangout, and takes good "self-shots" if you're into that.
Apple iPhone 5 64 GB | by GSM Arena (Sep, 2012)You can now set any of the songs in your music library as an alarm sound.
Apple iPhone 5 64 GB | Rated 87% by by c|net (Sep, 2012)More apps can fit on the home screen, but that's about it as far as user interface innovation.
Type
Apple iPhone 5 64 GB | Rated 100% by by Sávio-Ladeira (Feb, 2013)I had two android phones before and I think the iOS experience is much better.
Apple iPhone 5 64 GB | Rated 88% by by The Verge (Sep, 2012)I would have loved to see Apple innovate in this area — especially considering the fact that iOS multitasking still doesn't represent an "always on" experience.
Apple iPhone 5 64 GB | by GSM Arena (Sep, 2012)iCloud was an integral part of iOS 5 and is present here in iOS 6 on the iPhone 5.
Operating system
Apple iPhone 5 64 GB | Rated 100% by by Paulo-Equi (Mar, 2013)I used the Galaxy S3 for 5 months and Android is much better than iOS, but the samsung hardware is disgusting.
Apple iPhone 5 64 GB | Rated 80% by by Walter (Apr, 2013)I had my doubts about moving from Android to iOS, but it seems is a great phone.
Apple iPhone 5 64 GB | Rated 60% by by SirStinky--Sirstinky (Dec, 2012)You aren't on lockdown like with iOS, which is why I prefer Android.
Camera
Apple iPhone 5 64 GB | Rated 60% by by SirStinky--Sirstinky (Dec, 2012)Samsung, HTC, and LG's cameras are great, I'd say Samsung's cameras are some of the best, but there's no question the iSight device is stunning.
Apple iPhone 5 64 GB | Rated 88% by by The Verge (Sep, 2012)The camera is stunning iPhone 5 camera shots.
Apple iPhone 5 64 GB | Rated 88% by by The Verge (Sep, 2012)Wider shots looked fantastic as well, and macro performance was excellent.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | LG Nexus 4 2-way tie: OK operating system LG Nexus 4 vs Apple iPhone 5 |
 | 2 | Samsung Galaxy S III Long standby time Samsung Galaxy S III vs Apple iPhone 5 |
 | 3 | Samsung Galaxy Note II Rated the best by consumers Samsung Galaxy Note II vs Apple iPhone 5 |
 | 4 | Sony Xperia Z Is waterproof Sony Xperia Z vs Apple iPhone 5 |
 | 5 | BlackBerry Z10 2-way tie: Supports Flash BlackBerry Z10 vs Apple iPhone 5 |
 | 6 | BlackBerry Q10 Has a keyboard BlackBerry Q10 vs Apple iPhone 5 |
 | 7 | HTC One Fastest processor HTC One vs Apple iPhone 5 |
 | 8 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Longest battery life during active use Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Apple iPhone 5 |
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Samsung Galaxy S III
- Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
- 4G
- 4.8"
- Quad core 1.4 GHz
2 more Sortable users recommended the Samsung Galaxy S III over the Apple iPhone 5.
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votes As an actual iPhone user before I switched to the Galaxy S3 I have to disagree with the previous posts. I cannot wait for my iPhone 5 to arrive (theres a 4-6 week wait right now) so I can sell my...
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- October 26, 2012
- Reply to: What will I lose in system integration by going to an Galaxy S III?
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votes I would recommend the iPhone 5 over the Samsung Galaxy SIII for various reasons. 1. The iPhone 5 is more durable. It is made of glass and aluminum unlike the Samsung Galaxy SIII which is of on...
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- October 14, 2012
- Reply to: Long battery life & sturdier case & construction
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votes In terms of quality: iPhone wins this round. It's made of glass and aluminum while the Samsung Galaxy SIII is made of plastic. In terms of speaker: For calling: iPhone wins since it has HD...
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- September 24, 2012
- Reply to: Phone clarity
Sony Xperia SL
- Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
- 3.5G
- 4.3"
- Dual core 1.7 GHz
2 more Sortable users recommended the Sony Xperia SL over the Apple iPhone 5.
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vote It,s better and no i,m not a apple fan boy but if you want android i recomand a gs3 or note ii
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Samsung Galaxy Note II
- Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
- 4G
- 5.5"
- Quad core 1.6 GHz
5 more Sortable users recommended the Samsung Galaxy Note II over the Apple iPhone 5.
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vote Iphone 5 is the best withount any doubt . It slightly thinner than all of the popular phones and has a perfect size . The screen resolution , camera quality and graphics makes it the incredible ....
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