i am fed up with apple having almost the same design and i also hate the lightning cable, yes it is digital but there is no way your going to convince any body in the world that the cable is a good thing. people just buy this just to show off.

sleek design; a6 processor has good frame rate consistancy.appstore has immproved for io6 and bigger screen

only 4 inches compared to top smartphones; ageing ios ui and scratches are easily made and price

At the end of the day, the iPhone 5 is exactly what you would expect from Apple. It's just enough to keep existing iPhone users happy for another year and to bring in new users who are either brand new to smartphones or dissatisfied with their existing phone.

Gorgeous, high contrast display; LTE connectivity; high quality design and feel; fantastic camera; reasonable price for lower capacity models; great ecosystem

Largest model is $399 with a contract; back plate and antenna are very susceptible to scratches and chipping; Maps app is under scrutiny; only taller, the display still may seem small for some individuals

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

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Apple's iPhone 5 is an amazing performer with great battery life wrapped in a delicious shell. It's a top-shelf device.

Beautiful; sophisticated design; Thinner; lighter; Larger screen; still easy to hold; Great performance; Impressive battery life

Lightning connector incompatibilities

Apple's iPhone 5 has a lot to live up to. Its predecessor set sales records; its original ancestor changed the smartphone industry immeasurably. In the five years since the first iPhone, Apple's smartphones have taken the company's value sky-high, and made it a star performer in an otherwise...

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Longer and larger screen; Supports 4G network; Good quality front-facing camera; Slim and feather light; Ultra-fast wireless

High price; Map seems to be a disaster; No NFC

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The iPhone 5 is a complete smartphone and definitely a very charming and resourceful one. Apple has made this device keeping minute details in mind. But as we said above, it has its disadvantages too.

Great build; Great display; Quick charging; Fast processor

WiFi issues; Below expected camera quality; Heating issues