Very disappointed

[rillrill]

5S is a good upgrade.

5C is a big fail though (yes, the price).

i thought so too until i heard every teenager talking about getting one at school the next day. this phone will sell a ton because most kids could care less about specs and software. so long as it texts and plays games.

 

[ChrisTX]

Actually you answered it yourself.

Apple has been doing this S-thing since 2009. Samsung just did it THIS year. So Apple has done it 3X already.

But I'm starting to prefer the s-class year only because you get the more powerful twin. The iPhone 6 will get overpowered by the 6s in 2015 anyway. I like to have both the best design and internal hardware.

But still, with BILLIONS saved up, it would be nice if Apple changes it up from time to time and NOT one design every two years. Like Jordan Nike sneakers. I dont want to see the same design after two years when other OEM's can change the external design every single year with their flagships with a smaller capital than Apple's. Look at the Nexus phones. Each uniquely designed.

While I agree to an extent, Smartphones seem to be the one area that is rapidly evolving faster than others. Most other products we own like cars, shoes, etc...stay the same for years before a refresh. The OEMS that refresh their phone designs every year like HTC are usually doing so to find a design people will actually buy. I guess I'm used to Apples S designs by now, and don't mind them so much.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

Was that rhetorical? The camera on the 5S is behind the competition. It has no image stabilization for stills, the only image stabilization it has is digital and that's for videos, no xenon flash, more low light issues, it still has not resolved the issues with the panoramic mode which is just a mess and needs a surgeons hand to ensure accurate pictures are taken, I could go on, but you've probably got my point.

The device is a phone primarily and not a camera?!
I have had no issues using my iPhone for taking casual still photographs. I wouldn't print them out and put them on my wall, but then again why would I? I have a Canon DSLR and a Canon Bridge camera that comes with me at weekends. I know it is handy to have a good camera on a mobile phone for unexpected candid shot, but I really think you are splitting hairs by trying to claim the camera on the iPhone 5 is rubbish. It might not be the outright best in its field, but that doesn't mean it takes a crap photograph. I know plenty of people who can't take a good photograph on a professional level DSLR!

 

[Aussi3]

HTC One
Note 3
Galaxy S4
LG G2
Nexus 5
Xperia ZU
Xperia Z1
are all ahead

Right, 5S would rank at the very bottom of top 10, great achievement.

Cool story bro.

Yeah as Evnor said cool story, but that's all it is a story. None of those come close to the 5s yeah some of them might beat the iPhone 5 but none come close to the 5s. Nice story though!!

 

[LIVEFRMNYC]

Yeah as Evnor said cool story, but that's all it is a story. None of those come close to the 5s yeah some of them might beat the iPhone 5 but none come close to the 5s. Nice story though!!

And that's cause you say so.

You should apply for dictator.

 

[Dontazemebro]

The device is a phone primarily and not a camera?!
I have had no issues using my iPhone for taking casual still photographs. I wouldn't print them out and put them on my wall, but then again why would I? I have a Canon DSLR and a Canon Bridge camera that comes with me at weekends. I know it is handy to have a good camera on a mobile phone for unexpected candid shot, but I really think you are splitting hairs by trying to claim the camera on the iPhone 5 is rubbish. It might not be the outright best in its field, but that doesn't mean it takes a crap photograph. I know plenty of people who can't take a good photograph on a professional level DSLR!

Like we say in my line of work ..... Looks like user error to me.

 

[daneoni]

HTC One
Note 3
Galaxy S4
LG G2
Nexus 5
Xperia ZU
Xperia Z1
are all ahead

Right, 5S would rank at the very bottom of top 10, great achievement.

I love how you include a phone that hasn't even been announced or released (Nexus 5)...JUST so you won't have to list an iPhone 5S.

 

[fredaroony]

Yeah as Evnor said cool story, but that's all it is a story. None of those come close to the 5s yeah some of them might beat the iPhone 5 but none come close to the 5s. Nice story though!!

What areas in particular do they not come close?

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

Like we say in my line of work ..... Looks like user error to me.

Exactly my point.

 

[Timely7]

Don't get me wrong, there's no way in hell I'd buy an iPhone at the moment, they're way too far behind the curve (they wouldn't event make the top 10 best handsets), but I was hoping they would come up with something here to put some pressure on the other players.

The finger print thingy looks quite cool, but apart from that it's just the same old camera bump and processor increase with an outdated OS.

Sure it'll still sell in droves as the brainwashed will lap it up, but IMO it's very disappointing. Why would anyone buy the iPhone when you can get a Nexus for less than a 1/3 of the price and it's a better device, the world's gone crazy.

And yes, I know we owe where we are now to the iPhone, I owned the 3, 3GS and the 4, Android copied it shamelessly, but we are where we are, and now Apple is a follower and not a leader.

Has it ever occur to you that prices are not everything? Have you ever wondered also why some people buy BMWs than Toyotas? Even though you might argue that buying the Toyota would be of a better value

iPhones was made for quality... Nexus was made to be a cheap phone to begin with, serving the low-income earners

 

[sumsingwong]

i thought so too until i heard every teenager talking about getting one at school the next day. this phone will sell a ton because most kids could care less about specs and software. so long as it texts and plays games.

So are you a kid as well or part of the faculty or custodial service at that school?

 

[rillrill]

So are you a kid as well or part of the faculty or custodial service at that school?

faculty

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the way i look at it is:

android for power users
iphone for laymen
windows phone for masochists

 

[damitssam]

Has it ever occur to you that prices are not everything? Have you ever wondered also why some people buy BMWs than Toyotas? Even though you might argue that buying the Toyota would be of a better value

iPhones was made for quality... Nexus was made to be a cheap phone to begin with, serving the low-income earners

Actually Z1 off contract is $720 (with 16gb internal).... your Iphone 5S 16GB is CHEAPER at $649. Please, apple is not the only premium price phone these days.

Note 3: $699 off contract.

You want me to go through the list of android hero phone launch day pricing?

 

[Six8]

Come on Jony Ive, put a new shirt on. He has gotten on my nerves with his BS. "Look at this terd, we crafted a perfect cylindrical shape and made it even more curved and the brown color was crafted after the most harmonious color of earth and hapiness. It's soft and the scent it gives off is an added bonus."

Lmaoooooo

 

[Twixt]

Yeah as Evnor said cool story, but that's all it is a story. None of those come close to the 5s yeah some of them might beat the iPhone 5 but none come close to the 5s. Nice story though!!

Do we speak about the same 5s? How much does apple pay you to post nonsense?

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I love how you include a phone that hasn't even been announced or released (Nexus 5)...JUST so you won't have to list an iPhone 5S.

I was expecting that one, number 7 or 8 does not change silver line right?
it always amazes me how people have biased views when it comes to such meaningless subject such as a phone brand.
On a technical standpoint your great 5s is not top material full stop...

 

[Hawkeye16]

I don't want amazing pictures. I don't expect DSLR quality from a smartphone, but I do expect pictures that are on a par with a $40 P&S. $h!t like this isn't acceptable for a $1000 device, when you have kmart Chinese junk turning out better pics.

Image

IMO - that picture probably looks better blurry.

You could always just tap on the screen to get the focus if it does not auto focus. Easy solution to a problem most point and shoot cameras even have at times.

Also - where are you paying over $1,000 for an iPhone?