Rating 4.2 176 reviews

The Apple iPhone 5 16GB is one of the best phones ever. It can do just about anything. Apple designers have found ways to add more features than ever before. The features are useful and Apple has delivered the things that users want.


One feature is the Touch ID, which is a fingerprint identity sensor. Simply place your finger on the home button and it will unlock you iPhone. With the iPhone 5, it is easy to purchase things from the App Store as well as your favorite tunes.


The new M7 and A7 chips deliver a faster CPU and better graphics. The iPhone 5 is excellent for playing games. The M7 motion coprocessor allows you to do even more. There isn't much not to love about the latest edition of the iPhone.


The iSight camera is better than before. It provides wider aperture. Other features include burst mode and slow motion video. This 8 megapixel camera offers the best that technology has to offer.


With faster LTE wireless, you can do more. This phone supports more LTE bands. As a result, you get faster coverage, no matter where you are at. The iPhone connects to more networks around the world than before. It features a dual-band 802.11n. This allows users to view content and download faster than ever before.


iOS 7 puts to use the best technologies of the iPhone. There is a 64 bit A7 chip and much more. Other outstanding features include Control Center and AirDrop.


Only the iPhone offers a Retina display. The display on the iPhone is so high that the individual pixels can't be distinguished with the eye. Images are clear and beautiful. Once you have the Retina display, you won't want anything else.


The iPhone 5 offers longer battery life. This will allow you to use your phone more often. It is hard to believe that a powerful battery fits into such a small phone. The iPhone 5 offers many ways to be entertained. It is perfect for any vacation. In the App Store, you will find over 800,000 apps. They improve your work performance and offer many options for entertainment.


The iPhone 5 was replaced in 2016 by Apple's upgraded 4-inch phone called iPhone SE.


Manufacturer: Apple
price $165.00
MobileTechReview.com
13 years ago

iPhone 5

The iPhone 5 is as ever a thoroughly enjoyable and capable smartphone. It's easy and fun to use and it's secure and stable. The latest generation model clearly gives users what they wanted (look how many have sold): LTE 4G and a larger display.
Pros:
  • Bigger dispay
  • fast LTE 4G
  • gorgeous design and smooth experience
Cons:
  • Feature evolution too slow for some
  • UI still largely unchanged
Read more on MobileTechReview.com
LAPTOP Magazine
13 years ago

Apple iPhone 5 (Verizon Wireless)

"It's the same thing with a bigger screen." "It doesn't have NFC." "Android phones have had 4G LTE for ages." Immediately after Apple announced the iPhone 5 ($199), lots of people started questioning whether Apple had done enough to stay in the smartphone vanguard.
Pros:
  • Amazingly thin and light
  • Bigger more vibrant screen
  • Fast 4G LTE speeds
  • Very good battery life
  • Improved camera
  • Facebook integration and easy photo sharing
Cons:
  • Half-baked Maps app
  • Very few interface enhancements
Read more on LAPTOP Magazine
TechReviewSource.com
13 years ago

Apple iPhone 5

The new iPhone 5 is finally here and we have gotten our own hands on one to try it out. After months of rumors and alleged photos of the new device, we finally have it. The new model supports 4G LTE wireless, has a larger screen, a thinner and taller design and a new Lightning connector.
Pros:
  • Sleek
  • thinner design
  • Larger 4-inch display
  • 4G LTE connectivity
  • Faster performance
Cons:
  • No included Lightning to 30-pin adapter
Read more on TechReviewSource.com
geeksquad.co.uk
13 years ago

iPhone 5 expert review

In this Agent's humble opinion, the iPhone 5 is by far the best iPhone yet. Although there are no major new features, every single aspect of the handset has been improved over the 4S. The new design looks and feels great and the larger screen really makes a difference.
Read more on geeksquad.co.uk
The Register
13 years ago

Apple iPhone 5 review

If you're an iPhone user, you'll want to move on up to what is surely the classiest handset from Apple yet. Though the 4S still has lots to offer, thanks to the arrival of iOS 6, the iPhone 5 hardware is nevertheless spectacular and deeply seductive.
Read more on The Register
T3
13 years ago

iPhone 5 review

So, what to make of this latest upgrade. There's no denying that the iPhone 5 is a lovely thing, and the best iPhone to date. It could well be Apple's best-selling unit ever. But a lot has changed in a year, and the current crop of Android superphones – and the incoming Windows Phone 8 handsets –...
Pros:
  • Bigger screen
  • 4G capability
  • Better front-facing camera
Cons:
  • No iP5-specific iOS 6 features
  • Battery life still not great
  • Prefer the old Maps design
Read more on T3
Stuff.tv
13 years ago

Apple iPhone 5 review

Enhanced, refined and more powerful than ever, but mapping issues keep the iPhone 5 off the top spot
Pros:
  • Slickest smartphone out there
  • Gorgeous 16:9 Retina screen
  • Disconcertingly thin and light
Cons:
  • Old accessories will need an adapter
  • You'll want to upgrade the Earpods
  • Apple Maps can get lost
Read more on Stuff.tv
CHOICE
13 years ago

Apple iPhone 5 release update

We look at some of the features on offer and what you can expect to get once it arrives.
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Mobile Choice UK
13 years ago

Apple iPhone 5 in-depth review -

The response to Apple's huge iPhone 5 launch was more mixed than a Fatboy Slim album. Many applauded Apple on creating what was sure to be the best iPhone yet, complete with larger screen and a new slimline design.
Pros:
  • Typically slick Apple design
  • 4G support (eventually)
  • Bigger, more vibrant screen
  • Strong performance
  • Almost the same great camera as 4S
  • Siri is actually useful now
Cons:
  • Eye-wateringly expensive
  • iOS 6 showing its age
  • Maps is buggy and limited
  • Ugly borders around most apps
  • No memory card slot
  • Still feels fragile
Read more on Mobile Choice UK
Macworld UK
13 years ago

iPhone 5 review

Many Apple products are launched to something of a fanfare , and the iPhone 5 was no exception. While it's easy to get carried away in the queues , high-fiving Apple store staff , and endless reports, rumours, and rapid-fire reviews: it's worth taking a deep breath, standing back, and taking a good...
Pros:
  • Lighter and slimmer design
  • improved camera
  • faster connectivity (even on 3G)
  • faster processor
  • 4-in screen is amazing for movies
Cons:
  • Expensive
  • Lightning port is annoying and replacement accessories are also expensive
  • no 4G LTE yet in the UK
  • 4-in screen isn't incredibly different from 3.5-in display on iPhone 4S
Read more on Macworld UK
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