iOS 9 on iPhone 5 Performance?

[BrodieApple]

Hey guys. Just wondering how the performance is on iPhone 5 with iOS 9.

With iOS 9 being released tomorrow I'd like to know what the official final versions speed is.

Features look great, but is it worth it for a speed decrease? I heard it's only faster on newer devices Thanks​

 

[iTom17]

Well, the actual performance improvements are only available to the devices with at least an A7-chip, because of the low-level Metal API that's used. I would not say iPhone 5 has become slower or so, but neither will it be significantly faster/smoother. At least that's what I think.

 

[BrodieApple]

Thanks. If so, it's misleading because Apple said at WWDC the performance increases but they did not specify it was for only newer devices.

 

[iTom17]

It indeed wasn't clever of Apple to say performance in general has been improved. They did specifically mention Metal as being part of the improvements (and it's known that only 64-bit devices support it), but they should've said this more clearly I think.

 

[EdenTan]

Using iOS 9.1 on my iPhone 5C, it's pretty damn smooth

 

[BrodieApple]

I find most people saying positive things. I think it hasn't had a big speed increase but it hasn't slowed down either

 

[dumastudetto]

iOS 9 is an amazing upgrade for all users of all devices. Performance is buttery smooth, and the update delivers a delightful experience with so many incredible refinements that I still find captivating after months of testing. I know I'm not alone in saying this. Trusted reviews across the internet are almost all wholly positive about iOS 9.

 

[TommyA6]

iOS 9 is an amazing upgrade for all users of all devices. Performance is buttery smooth, and the update delivers a delightful experience with so many incredible refinements that I still find captivating after months of testing. I know I'm not alone in saying this. Trusted reviews across the internet are almost all wholly positive about iOS 9.

Uhm... No
6 Plus performs worse than on iOS 9. I'll gladly post a video later...

 

[Jsameds]