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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
  • 1.9% 57,355,626 hits
  • 2040 Become a fan
  • 4.0"
    640x1136 pixels
  • 8MP
    1080p
  • 1GB RAM
    Apple A6
  • 1440mAh
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  • jobacs29
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  • 03 Oct 2012

iSJ5, 02 Oct 2012yes thats true! Apple's iOS is a better operating system than Android because the User Interfa... moreif that what your thinking? then be it?

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    • iSJ5
    • t7X
    • 03 Oct 2012

    Anonymous, 03 Oct 2012That's right! Aluminum is the cheapest material to use by some people consider as premium. Ima... moresave the world! and keep plastic out!

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      • iSJ5
      • t7X
      • 03 Oct 2012

      Govind, 02 Oct 2012What????? I-Phone With Bluetooth..Steve Jobe Rest In Peace...i have no idea!!! what the hell you talking about???

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        • sgn
        • 03 Oct 2012

        [deleted post]That's right! Aluminum is the cheapest material to use by some people consider as premium. Imagine, your phone has the same material as your home screen door or sliding door, boat, window frame, power lines, etc. It's cheap because it is abundant. Aluminum is
        categorized as POOR metal in the periodic table.
        http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-transition_metal#section_2

        When aluminum corrodes, it produces white powdery oxides leaving the surface scarred. Aluminum is particularly extremely sensitive to acids and leaving it exposed for few minutes produces oxidation leaving the surface damaged. Aluminum is a soft metal that falls on the same category with Lead in the periodic table.

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          • Anonymous
          • sgn
          • 03 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
            • U{e
            • 03 Oct 2012

            Iphone 5 is perfection !

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              • t7x
              • 03 Oct 2012

              Maybe after in few days galaxy s3 will be on top yey..

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                • TSN
                • 03 Oct 2012

                Ten days with the iPhone 5 review

                http://www.mactrast.com/2012/10/one-week-with-the-iphone-5-review/

                Verdict:

                "The iPhone 5 is everything I expected from Apple’s next-gen iPhone, and more. It’s everything I love about the iPhone 4S, all taken to the next level, and really enhances the iPhone experience. From the taller screen to the thinner and lighter build, the iPhone 5 is something you truly have to experience for yourself to fully appreciate.

                I expected a lot from the iPhone 5, and to my pleasant surprise, Apple delivered everything I expected and then some. So, why should anybody upgrade to the iPhone 5? For me, the answer became apparent from the moment I first held it in my hands."

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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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                      • 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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                        • iSJ5
                        • 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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                          • 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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                            • AnonD-8044
                            • 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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                                      • 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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                                        • Rxx
                                        • 02 Oct 2012

                                        BATTERY LIFE???????

                                        What a pity Apple!

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