Bought this as a replacement phone on my Sprint account. It is a good step up from the previous phone, having a better camera, better data coverage,...

Variety of apps; camera quality; ease of use

Battery life could be better

The new iPhone 5 is a delight. Its hardware and software make it the best smartphone on the market. I recently purchased a third I-Phone and I do not regret it. This phone is even better than the last I-Phone 4 I had, which was better than the 3GS. They've added new features and different colors.

This phone is metal and not glass like it's predecessors

It is a little pricey; unless you get a contract

I initially switched to the Galaxy S4 from the iPhone 4S and hated the Galaxy. It felt cheap, and it just plain took too long to get everything working the way I wanted. The iPhone is just such a great, easy to use right out of the box phone, especially if you already have itunes.

ease of use ; clear display ; apps easy to find ; fits easily in my purse ; lightweight ; beautiful look

would like the screen to be just a bit wider

Battery would not hold a charge. When I called to send it back to have it replaced I learned that I could not return the product without the original packaging, which we no longer had. This was a refurbished product that came in a small cardboard box - there was no special packaging.

The phone's appearance was good

The battery did not work and this was confirmed by the Apple Store diagnostics; Test your products before you sell them and you would know it was not working

Battery life dropped within a couple of weeks use. To their credit, the seller was willing to replace the battery if I sent it in. However, I dropped it on the sidewalk and broke the screen, so I upgraded.

Iphone 5 is definitely an excellent phone, but the for ones whom like to 'personalize' and have fun with the system of their units.And despite the solid built, imho, it's too costly. Its completely branded which i like most to use it and recommend it.

"This is the most refined, mature phone on the market and iPhone ever. The extra height makes a really nice difference - more than you would expect. The phone somehow both feels larger and yet smaller. I didn't know if it would be worth upgrading from my iPhone 4S, but it really was.

Enhanced, refined and more powerful than ever, but mapping issues keep the iPhone 5 off the top spot

Slickest smartphone out there; Gorgeous 16:9 Retina screen; Disconcertingly thin and light

Old accessories will need an adapter; You'll want to upgrade the Earpods; Apple Maps can get lost

There is no hype in the world of technology or smartphones that comes anywhere near that which surrounds the iPhone. It's the single device that draws more rumour, more speculation, more comment, more analysis than any other.

Design; screen; 4G; features

Will scuff; iOS 6 plays it too safe

I've been a been iphone fan for quite some time now....I moved from Blackberry to Apple and have no regrets! The iphone 5 is a great product from Apple, the features of the iphone 5 are great and perfect for pretty much organising your life as well as providing entertainment value from the App...