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Apple iPhone 5 - user opinions and reviews

Apple iPhone 5
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  • Released 2012, September 21
    112g, 7.6mm thickness
    iOS 6, up to iOS 10.3.4
    16GB/32GB/64GB storage, no card slot
  • 4.3% 55,960,444 hits
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  • 4.0"
    640x1136 pixels
  • 8MP
    1080p
  • 1GB RAM
    Apple A6
  • 1440mAh
    Li-Po
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  • Kipling
  • PU3
  • 03 Oct 2012

I'm using Iphone 4 and excited that I'm given 500 bucks voucher so that I can upgrade without cost to Galaxy Note II.

But, my voucher expiry can only allow me to get Iphone 5 before expiry, and the Starhub Telco called that they can deliver Iphone 5 right to my door steps, the 64Gb version and at no cost.

Out of convenience, I agreed, as Samsung Note II is not launched in Singapore yet, and my voucher can't wait.

I merely "upgrade" at no cost to me based on Convenience, as I do not have burning desire to get the iphone 5.

Well, after receiving it, physically, yes, slightly longer and lighter.

Software wise, I think I'm not impressed nor excited at all, as what I'm getting is some minor software tweaks, just like 4.0 to 4.2 kind of upgrade.

Let's not state the obvious, as there are tonnes of reviews out there.

However, my experience had not been very pleasant.
1. It got overheated and show me a message like "overheated, please let it cool before use" can't remember the exact phrase though. This is NEW to Iphone 5, I never see this message in my Iphone 4.

2. Battery life is extremely bad. I thought my Iphone 4 is bad, but I'm left with 30% at 1400hrs, I'm full 100% charge at 0930hrs. I didn't answer call, but having 8 miss calls and some sms. that's all. Well, perhaps I got a lemon with defective battery.

As far as I'm concern, I'll be selling it away and get Note II, will never return to Apply until real innovation comes in their future phones, and not 6 rows for Iphone 6.

Kip.

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    • Y9K
    • 03 Oct 2012

    http://blog.gsmarena.com/does-the-iphone-5-have-issues-with-battery-life/

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      • Anonymous
      • PG5
      • 03 Oct 2012

      iDownload Blog: iPhone share rising, everyone else looks flat or down

      http://www.idownloadblog.com/2012/10/02/comscore-mobile-201208/

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        • t7X
        • 03 Oct 2012

        AnonD-8044, 03 Oct 2012Apple at number 2 brandwise,,Samsung number 9. http://9to5mac.com/2012/10/02/apple-jumps-to... morei just observe that nokia, rim and yahoo is lost profit and apple rise profit so much. and i dont think if samsung reach what apple reached.

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          • Anonymous
          • PG5
          • 03 Oct 2012

          Technology Tell - I've Just About Given Up On Android: On the constant barrage of new phones speeding up obsolescence on phones barely a few months old.

          http://www.technologytell.com/gadgets/103698/ive-just-about-given-up-on-android/

          "I’m sick of companies such as HTC, Motorola and Samsung releasing several variants of the the same phone every year. What’s worse is that those who buy into the hype and purchase a so-called “flagship”, device that’s outclassed only months later, run the risk of getting delayed software updates or no updates at all. Even though HTC said the One X will get Jelly Bean this month, who knows how long it’ll take for carriers to push that update through. By the way, remember that remote wipe hack that was discovered recently? It has been proven that exploit can be used against a number of phones that aren’t made by Samsung. My personal phone, the HTC Sensation is at risk, but do you think I’ll ever get a security update? I don’t."

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            • Sj1
            • 03 Oct 2012

            Apple at number 2 brandwise,,Samsung number 9.

            http://9to5mac.com/2012/10/02/apple-jumps-to-2-on-interbrands-2012-best-global-brands-report/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+9To5Mac-MacAllDay+%289+to+5+Mac+-+Apple+Intelligence%29

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              • Sj1
              • 03 Oct 2012

              Anonymous, 02 Oct 2012This phone just gets me nervous how people can still buy a phone that looks the same 3 years i... moreNo you wont like the rest of them till you try iphone.I come back here and all the sgs3 fanboys are still here jealous of this superb jewel of a smartphone,,they cant stay away they are so bissoted with iphone....All they do is try to put it down as best they can bless their cotton socks but all its doing is promoting iPhone5 even more.

              Sharp are finally catching up with display orders to keep up with solid demand for iPhone5.

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                • Anonymous
                • PMC
                • 03 Oct 2012

                Iphone 5 is cool and easy to use. It is for busy people who have no time to learn new things. It is for people who wants everything done for them and Iphone delivered that. It does not matter to Iphone users if there is a better phone out there. It does not matter if the apps do not work properly because Iphone5 is COOL.

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                  • Govind
                  • s8F
                  • 02 Oct 2012

                  What????? I-Phone With Bluetooth..Steve Jobe Rest In Peace...

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                    • iSJ5
                    • t7X
                    • 02 Oct 2012

                    Tumay, 02 Oct 2012It's user friendly because it just works, simple as this. No complexity, everything is well or... moreyes thats true! Apple's iOS is a better operating system than Android because the User Interface (UI) is much more user friendly than Android's UI.

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                      • iSJ5
                      • t7X
                      • 02 Oct 2012

                      [deleted post]you keep repeating this post many times. if you like s3 go and dont flood this section with your ignorant comment!

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                        • Anonymous
                        • Rxx
                        • 02 Oct 2012

                        BATTERY LIFE???????

                        What a pity Apple!

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                          • Tmaniac
                          • fXt
                          • 02 Oct 2012

                          Comparing iphone 5 and samsumg s3 is like comparing a BMW with a Merc. Both great cars. Both have their ups and downs. But Apple offers a well rounded better product. From their phones, iPads to there awesome pc range. Apple all the way!!!

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                            • dwayne
                            • wMH
                            • 02 Oct 2012

                            Anonymous, 02 Oct 2012This phone just gets me nervous how people can still buy a phone that looks the same 3 years i... moreRich people buy this phone,because average people ar just gonna waist their money,if I had that much money I would rather buy the s3 and then I could buy some gear to go with it and hd games on the market for the same price as the iphone 5 alone

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                              • Anonymous
                              • fu$
                              • 02 Oct 2012

                              That is very amazing for world throuth phones,iphone 5 is one special for same program for who need are mistirial of phones, I admire iphone 5, my opinio about price is very hi,company they need to think how money people they need to used iphone 5, come down price not hi, this is plobles same people can get who rich but poor people can,t get,if we need revolution phones and to be number one iphone 5 in the world, stive is among people who distibution opinio to bulding iphone 5,God give peace enternal, my opinio, company apple they need to present per year to remember stive, is guinear man.

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                                • RB Jangid
                                • YQE
                                • 02 Oct 2012

                                Most of Application not working in full screen.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • Nxn
                                  • 02 Oct 2012

                                  Disappointing iPhone 5 sales shows how crappy this phone is.
                                  http://www.businessinsider.com/two-charts-spell-out-just-how-disappointing-apples-iphone-5-sales-really-are-2012-9

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • QGM
                                    • 02 Oct 2012

                                    This phone just gets me nervous how people can still buy a phone that looks the same 3 years in a row, just longer, and nothing new from the iphone 4s, is it just to show people that you are cool that you bought a new phone. Android s3 and note 2 blows this phone out of the water into the sand. I littereally cant see anything that the iphone 5 is better at, nothing

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                                      • vfx
                                      • 02 Oct 2012

                                      Anonymous, 02 Oct 2012Your comment is ironic given that Android itself means robot. I also like how all the haters c... moreAh really bro? You should take a look before posting. Who did that? Better check it out :D

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                                        • vfx
                                        • 02 Oct 2012

                                        iwow, 02 Oct 2012what a great phone, it's very thin and light and also "still" fit in your pocket. th... moreHave you ever heard a statement 'Don't judge a book by it's cover?' nah.. Same thing here 'Don't judge a phone by it's cover'.

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