- Here is the 5s review (anandtech) and below a benchmark:
Here is an iOS7 review (pixel envy):
Too bad re battery life:
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Also looks like overall brightness is reduced, but black levels have gotten better.
1GB memory still, i was hoping for 2 or higher but that will be ip6 i think.
Black comparison:
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09-18-2013 01:01 AMLike 0 -
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- Benchmarks mean nothing if the phone doesn't feel any different...people argue benchmarks all the time with computers to discredit one model or another, but in the end, most times these benchmarks are just stats on paper, and little more. I think this new chip set could be very capable, but showing it off on paper isn't a real world representation.09-18-2013 07:21 AMLike 0
- Benchmarks mean nothing if the phone doesn't feel any different...people argue benchmarks all the time with computers to discredit one model or another, but in the end, most times these benchmarks are just stats on paper, and little more. I think this new chip set could be very capable, but showing it off on paper isn't a real world representation.
Sure as of right now it makes little to no difference but its not like it won't get it's time to shine.09-18-2013 08:27 AMLike 0 -
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I'm not saying it's not impressive...it's incredible to be honest when you really think about it. But when a person says "This is why I'm buying the iPhone!" it begs the question "Why?" You would think the hundreds of other things that are infinitely more in your face and noticeable would be better reasoning than something that is quite amazing, but only in the sense of what it is doing in the background that you never notice.09-18-2013 11:11 AMLike 0 - Here's the thing...the iPhone 5 wasn't a lagging experience in any facet either, so most consumers won't see a difference, they'll just experience the iPhone as it functions, and even if a game is running perfectly with that 64bit chip set that would not have run properly on previous iPhone's, it won't make a difference because it's a background operation, the end user just gets the end result, which is no different than previous models because when they were the newest model, they were running everything faster too.
I'm not saying it's not impressive...it's incredible to be honest when you really think about it. But when a person says "This is why I'm buying the iPhone!" it begs the question "Why?" You would think the hundreds of other things that are infinitely more in your face and noticeable would be better reasoning than something that is quite amazing, but only in the sense of what it is doing in the background that you never notice.
Sure i would have liked a slightly bigger screen, sure i would have liked a re-designed body. But as someone who likes the "new" factor and the technology aspect, i tend to be more into performance. 5 has lagged for me occasionally, not like android lag but it has shown hesitation. It is not because of the hardware or the phone it is because I had carried my backup from 4s (a few jb's and a couple warranty replaced phones).
This review is important because it is a good review, it is balanced, full of facts, and objective. Most people out there have made up their mind about apple products, people thing iphones are gimmicks and horrible and samsung is the best. This review comes out almost like a pro apple piece, but its not. Especially from a PC/gamer reviewer this review holds credibility and its a strong "yes", it wont help the "stigma" of iPhone, but it is a step in the right direction.
BMW does the same, every 7 years a new facelift/full modem update. The inbetween chasis from the same model is called LCI (Life cycle impulse). Looks like apple is doing something similar with # and #s, in a way the #s model is a LCI (smirks).
<edit>Addes iOS7 review (detailed) in the main post from pixel envy</edit>09-18-2013 11:37 AMLike 0 - Here's the thing...the iPhone 5 wasn't a lagging experience in any facet either, so most consumers won't see a difference, they'll just experience the iPhone as it functions, and even if a game is running perfectly with that 64bit chip set that would not have run properly on previous iPhone's, it won't make a difference because it's a background operation, the end user just gets the end result, which is no different than previous models because when they were the newest model, they were running everything faster too.
I'm not saying it's not impressive...it's incredible to be honest when you really think about it. But when a person says "This is why I'm buying the iPhone!" it begs the question "Why?" You would think the hundreds of other things that are infinitely more in your face and noticeable would be better reasoning than something that is quite amazing, but only in the sense of what it is doing in the background that you never notice.
It's like if I had a Radeon 5770 and upgraded to a 7850 for battlefield 4. Sure ill never see the difference and the 5770 handled all of my gaming needs at the time. But I know it will be able to handle more even though the user experience won't change all that drastically. I still know that it handles more and will surpass the the older models at some point in time. Considering the monumental leap in benchmarks the iPhone 5S is going to further exceed the IPhone 5 more than it exceeded the 4S. It's a tantalizing thought and a very solid reason to buy the phone knowing its going to be a powerhouse and last a lot longer.09-18-2013 11:56 AMLike 0 - So if most consumers won't see the difference what's the argument if a few will see or know about the difference. I don't see why it would matter that someone chooses the phone for that reason.
It's like if I had a Radeon 5770 and upgraded to a 7850 for battlefield 4. Sure ill never see the difference and the 5770 handled all of my gaming needs at the time. But I know it will be able to handle more even though the user experience won't change all that drastically. I still know that it handles more and will surpass the the older models at some point in time. Considering the monumental leap in benchmarks the iPhone 5S is going to further exceed the IPhone 5 more than it exceeded the 4S. It's a tantalizing thought and a very solid reason to buy the phone knowing its going to be a powerhouse and last a lot longer.09-18-2013 12:30 PMLike 0 - Here's the thing...the iPhone 5 wasn't a lagging experience in any facet either, so most consumers won't see a difference, they'll just experience the iPhone as it functions, and even if a game is running perfectly with that 64bit chip set that would not have run properly on previous iPhone's, it won't make a difference because it's a background operation, the end user just gets the end result, which is no different than previous models because when they were the newest model, they were running everything faster too.
I'm not saying it's not impressive...it's incredible to be honest when you really think about it. But when a person says "This is why I'm buying the iPhone!" it begs the question "Why?" You would think the hundreds of other things that are infinitely more in your face and noticeable would be better reasoning than something that is quite amazing, but only in the sense of what it is doing in the background that you never notice.09-18-2013 12:52 PMLike 0
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