Today we are starting a new section about the pros and cons of iPhones. I decided to choose the iPhone 5S as the first model for this section, because it is the most successful in the history of Apple.

I will tell you everything that I think about this smartphone and I will talk only to the point. The article was written in 2017 and as you understand, the further into the future you read, the less relevant some points about the advantages and disadvantages become.

Advantages of iPhone 5S

As you understand, if the model was very successful, then of course it’s worth starting with the positives. Enough time has passed to analyze everything thoroughly.

Appearance

When the fifth iPhone model came out, everyone was basically delighted, but they understood that something was missing from this model. WITH iPhone release 5S everything fell into place.

Color. Well, for starters, the changes in color scheme had a very positive effect. Now the choice has become a little larger, because Gold has appeared.

The black color also disappeared and was replaced for the first time by Space Gray, which later became the most popular among this line.

They also corrected the problem with the paint and now the smartphone no longer loses its presentation as quickly as it did with the iPhone 5. Even after a year of careful use, everything looks better.

Design. It would seem that it’s already 2017 and four years have passed since its release, but the design is still relevant and people want to buy such a smartphone.


Where have you seen this with Android phones? After the first year, flagships are forgotten and almost no one remembers about them.

The compact four-inch phone is made just perfectly. It looks very harmonious and modern both from the front and from the back. The glass inserts on the back are a plus.

iOS optimization

Four years later, you can find iOS 10 on board the smartphone and I think that it will also be possible to update to version 11. Thus, the old man can still do a lot.


Of course, you won’t get the latest features, which may require 3D Touch and others. modern technologies. But you can experience the main new functions and design changes in person.

Despite the outdated filling, everything flies quite quickly and global problems There is not. Not as fast as at the start, but you definitely won’t get a nervous breakdown.

Price

The gadget market is becoming more and more expensive every day, and when you have a relatively small amount of money on your hands, you simply don’t know what to buy, especially if you’re an Apple fan.


I would not recommend buying new iPhone 5S in 2017. But if money is so tight, then buying this phone, you can experience a little bit of the Apple magic.

On this moment this is the most affordable smartphone from Apple, which has the most current iOS. And if we consider refurbished options, it will be even cheaper.

Disadvantages of iPhone 5S

Quite quickly we reached the disadvantages, but this cannot be avoided. Now we will talk about the weaknesses of the smartphone, because it’s 2017 and after the release date quite a lot has changed in the world.

Camera

First of all, today people look at this point. Mobile photography has developed significantly over the past last years, which had a bad effect on older iPhone models.


The front camera here is 1.2 MP and if you are a selfie lover, then you can immediately discard the phone. In the light, you still get good pictures, but when you compare them with new models, everything is very bad.

Rear camera 8 MP, dual LED flash, f/2.2. All this is very little to surprise today. In daylight everything is quite good, but no more.

If you want to start getting carried away mobile photography, which is very fashionable today, then this phone model will definitely not suit you.

Filling

S-models usually stay afloat longer and, in fact, this is the lifeline for the iPhone 5S today. We have a dual-core Apple processor A7 1.3 GHz with 64-bit architecture and 1 GB of RAM inside.


Thanks to this, the device will still be able to experience iOS 11 and this is where the privileges of such characteristics end.

I now have this smartphone in my hands and I definitely won’t update to version 11. I had a bad experience with the 4S, and despite iOS 8, everything was very sad there.

In a year, the phone will no longer be supported and I think not many will want to buy a smartphone that has so few years of relevance.

New technologies

The most pleasant thing that can be found here is probably the first generation Touch ID and probably the ability to shoot Slow-mo video.


In fact, there is nothing modern here that we would like to see in modern device. Just normal smartphone, which performs standard functions.

You won't find here touch button Home, 3D Touch technology, dual camera, two speakers and much more. This list can be continued for a very long time.

conclusions

That’s basically all the basic information that I wanted to share about the pros and cons of the iPhone 5S. If you think differently, then of course write it in the comments.

It turned out more like the relevance of a smartphone. But in fact, if you are not considering this option for purchase, then I don’t even know why else read an article of this nature.

Jul 16

(Section - Beginners) Advantages and Iphone disadvantages!

Greetings, dear blog visitors. Dmitry Smirnov is in touch with you as always, and in this article I want to tell you about the advantages of the iPhone and the disadvantages of the iPhone. This best information for those who are thinking about buying an iPhone or not! I myself use an iPhone 6s plus, so I decided to post this article.

Advantages and disadvantages of iPhone

Steve Jobs took advantage of a unique situation in the market - he did not sell a product, he created a need that he solved with the help of his product. That's why the products Apple has been one of the most popular in the world for a long time.

With all due respect to the iPad and iPod, it is the telephone version of the American product that brings the most money companies, using all the advantages of the iPhone with a bang. And this is not surprising, because current smartphones can replace many gadgets, including portable music player And Tablet PC. And this is not even mentioning such applications as a photo and video camera, all kinds of time manipulations (clock, timer, alarm clock, stopwatch), various games and all kinds of widgets.

Briefly divide all the advantages and disadvantages mobile version American manufacturer, then two lists can be made.

iPhone disadvantages:

• the high price of the device, taking into account the presence on the market of analogues in terms of technical characteristics with a cheaper price tag;
• absence free applications;
• weak battery;
• lack of a second SIM card and slots for memory expansion;
• gradual improvement of models;
• uniqueness of the connection.

• uniqueness of the software;
• phone build quality;
• individuality of each device;
• display quality;
• compliance with the declared parameters.

As in the case of two news - good and bad - let's start with the bad, leaving the most delicious for dessert.

Flaws

In a world of intense and saturated advertising, Apple cannot lure customers with price. And this is not only because of the philosophy, which is based initially on quality, and only then on cost. After all, you cannot focus on the number of banknotes, which are twice as many as for a similar (in terms of technical equipment) device of competitors. Moreover, it is almost impossible to attract a new user with price - a simple and effective argument like “I’d rather buy two phones for the same money” will play a much larger role than “some” quality in the eyes of an inexperienced user.

A breakthrough in terms of commercial sales of copyrighted content was Steve Jobs' idea to offer songs for 99 cents. This is not so much in the case of small purchases, therefore “buy for pennies and not worry” has proven itself very effectively in reality. This became the basis paid content For iOS users. Of course, the phone immediately has an Internet browser or a YouTube channel, but for lovers of new things this is a significant obstacle.

Active iPhone users rarely go without charger, because Apple always values ​​the thickness of the device more than its endurance. But 1-2mm thickness is not as significant as a few hours of gadget performance. And the weight shouldn’t put much strain on your back. But ergonomics is a controversial concept.

Variability. More precisely, its absence worries many, because plans tend to change. For some, 16 GB of memory was enough, but when traveling or on a business trip it is convenient for him to take pictures from his phone, and the Internet is not available everywhere. Or new acquaintances hint at connecting to another telecom operator, and carrying a second phone is not very convenient. The company took a rather impressive chunk of the market for itself.

Properly created euphoria from purchasing a new phone model plays an important role for the company. The regular release of a new version allows you to get enough of the functionality of the purchased gadget and whet your appetite for a new product. But there are no significant changes - they increased the amount of memory or megapixels, added some new feature and that’s it. But sales peak every time - great, but definitely not for people.

The campaign to standardize and create universal assistive devices did not affect the American manufacturer. Chargers, cables for connecting to a PC, and in the early stages, the size of SIM cards - all this plays against the user who finds himself outside his home and outside the environment of like-minded technical people.

Advantages

But for every obverse there is a reverse, or every disadvantage is covered by the advantage of the iPhone. Thus, the absence of free applications, together with the limitation of functionality, practically eliminates the possibility of getting into malware. Here the comparison with mousetrap cheese comes in handy. There is no need to even talk about the “smoothness” and stability of the system – there are no freezes or crashes a priori, largely due to the “closed nature” of the software.

Another important advantage of the device is its build quality. Even in times of constant race to reduce the thickness of the device and increase its screen, it is Apple products that are least criticized on the basis of assembly. No, this does not mean that you can safely throw your phone on the asphalt or hammer nails with it (there are other devices for this), but you won’t be able to detect any creaks or cracks - that’s a fact.

It's really difficult to appeal to iPhone opponents when it comes to uniqueness. Moreover, this is not just an individual Internet browser or some publicly available capabilities, this is the most protection there is. If a modern device is lost, the owner has the opportunity to find the device even without a SIM card, since each device has unique number, and the ability to track it from a satellite. And alteration in such cases is a delicate matter, so you can weed out a considerable number of “ill-wishers”.

It is not at all necessary to constantly manually adjust the brightness of the display in different lighting conditions if you are the owner of an iPhone. In addition, the sensitivity and clarity of the display is amazing – even with speed dial relatively long text, the number of errors is incomparably less with other smartphones and QWERTY keyboard. Sometimes you get the feeling that the phone itself guesses what you wanted to write.

Even in the conditions of modern standardization and independent certification, the same parameters on different devices are perceived differently. For example, the quality of photographs of a 5-megapixel camera on an iPhone and other devices is perceived differently not only on the screen of the smartphone itself, but also on a computer, and clearly not in favor of cheaper devices. And even if it is Apple that “exceeds GOST,” then this is definitely a pleasant bonus.

To summarize, it should be noted that “ the target audience» The use of Apple products is growing steadily. Users are paying more and more attention to operational stability and security, understanding the real cost of quality. The advantages of the iPhone regularly tip the scales in its favor. Now you know everything about the advantages of the iPhone and all about the disadvantages of the iPhone. And by the way, in the last article I wrote about.

Lack of NFC support

Apple may argue that consumers don't need this technology, but there are excellent examples of convenient uses for it (even without touching on aspects such as NFC payments and NFC passes). These are programmable NFC tags Sony smartphones, allowing, for example, to change the operating mode of the smartphone, and convenient transfer of files by touching the device (for the Galaxy S III), and the ability to quickly connect and transfer data between the smartphone and other devices (WP8 Nokia Lumia and JBL audio system). IN Apple smartphone this is not the case.

Longer body length

For some, this is not a problem (considering the size of modern Android handsets), but it’s not for nothing that Jobs considered 3.5 inches optimal size diagonals for smartphones. Therefore, there will be those who may not like the new size.

Non-standard screen resolution

The increased diagonal of the display, not proportionally, but in length (i.e., a change in the aspect ratio), necessitated the use of a new resolution in the iPhone 5 - 1136x640 pixels (previously 960x640). All native applications are optimized, but third-party ones are not yet. Therefore, at first you need to be prepared for black bars at the top and bottom when launching old programs and games.

LTE does not work in Russia

Apple has released 3 varieties of smartphone so that it can work in most LTE networks, however existing Russian networks"pass by". Theoretically, the appearance of “suitable” LTE networks for iPhone 5 in Russia. Thus, Russians will have to be content with only 3G.

Incompatible with older accessories

The new convenient Lightning connector has caused a lot of problems. And the point is not so much that for old accessories you need to buy adapters that are far from cheap, but that you cannot transfer music and video using adapters. That is, even the coolest audio systems that accept the old iPhone connector will not be able to work with the iPhone 5.

No Russian support in Siri

This problem has been around for almost a year now, but the problem is still the same. Virtual assistant still does not understand the Russian language, and it is unclear when the situation will change for the better. So for now this is a completely unnecessary feature for us, which, by the way, has always been highlighted by Apple as one of the main advantages over other devices.

"Children's" diseases of the new iOS 6

As always, when a new one comes out iOS versions Immediately some shoals “pop up”. Not without them this time. For example, users write about more fast discharge batteries (the same problem occurred after the release of iOS 5). You need to be prepared for others unpleasant surprises. It is clear that all these problems will be fixed with patches, but this will not happen immediately, but after some time.

Opting out of built-in Google Maps

In iOS 6, Apple decided to abandon Google help and use their own mapping service, which even Americans complain about. But for Russians it is generally useless. So you will have to use third-party applications.

The world of smartphones is large and diverse, as are the brands that produce them. It's been eight years now smart phones fighting for a place in the sun with ordinary push-button monoblocks. The same struggle is going on in the smartphone camp itself, but the main leaders can already be identified: Sony, Samsung, Apple, Lenovo. It was these companies that took dominant positions in sales. Today I want to talk about IPhone 5, a recently developed device from Apple. Despite its relative youth, the device has managed to become famous, unfortunately, not only for its positive qualities, but also for the number of complaints, but fans of this brand it doesn't get any smaller. Let's take a closer look at the characteristics, as well as the pros and cons of this device and decide how good it is and whether it is worth buying.

First impression

At first glance, everything is fine, the phone lies comfortably in the hand, does not slip, it has a cool design, there is nothing to say, because initially iPhones were made as a stylish and simple smartphone. The buttons are conveniently located; there is one at the bottom of the case mechanical button, the cover is made of aluminum, at first glance it is a convenient and beautiful smartphone.

Display

Here they showed individuality, the screen was increased proportionally in height. Its technical characteristics are as follows: 4-inch diagonal, resolution 1136 by 640. We have good viewing angles, improved color rendition, also brightness, clarity, colors are more saturated. Despite this, many were disappointed that the display did not become larger, but there is still more to come. Although it has become more comfortable to watch movies, not all programs are displayed normally; terribly annoying black stripes have appeared. Regarding everything, I can say that we shouldn’t have expected much from this part; big changes in the screen area were made in previous model and new ideas can be expected from the iPhone 6 or, at best, from the iPhone S5.

The device runs on iOS 6. A significant disadvantage is that not all programs are adapted for a larger screen, and there is no memory card. The processor on it, like on other phones of this A6 brand from Apple, I can’t say anything about the exact numbers of processor power, but here it’s a matter of the OS, to which all applications are adapted and it is clear that it cannot have brakes in toys and applications. Random access memory 1 GB, built-in 16, 32, 64 GB, and naturally, the more memory, the more expensive smartphone. The company has always been famous better performance, here are all the fun and 3D toys and applications. Compared to previous models, everything has become faster, loading games and pages, and all applications. In general, everything is fine here, especially when compared with the previous model.

Also not weak side, at full load it lasts a full working day, and there is a reserve of about 30%. Capacity 1440 mAh. I will not describe all the technical characteristics, since this does not make sense. Not everything is so smooth here: 1 minus is that replacing the battery yourself is problematic, it is not removable. The second problem is that charging from the previous model will not work, since the connector has been replaced (now there is no need to look at which side to poke the connector into the socket). Another nuisance is that buying a new charger will cost about $30, which, due to the situation on the foreign exchange market, causes some inconvenience for some.

Camera

Main 8 MP, front 1.2 MP. There is autofocus, the camera began to work even faster, and it became possible to shoot in the circular panorama function. In general, iPhones have always focused on this part; in our model, the photo quality has become noticeably higher than in the iPhone 4. The pictures have become brighter, clearer, sharpness has improved, and the quality of photos in low light has noticeably increased. You can now take pictures in video mode. I really don’t like the flash, it seems to me that sometimes it ruins the photo.

Little things

1. Gyroscope
2. Light sensor
3. Accelerometer
4. Digital compass

pros

1. High quality headphones
2. Working time
3. Performance
4. Display
5. Camera

Minuses

1. No memory card
2. The paint is peeling off the ends
3. Micro SIM card
4. Expensive headset
5. Difficult to replace battery

I also recommend watching the video iPhone review 5 in Russian

Conclusion

So my review of the IPhone 5 has come to an end. Of course, this brand has a lot of fans, but I can’t say that the smartphone turned out great; it still has many shortcomings, as evidenced by the comments and reviews of real owners in the forums. Personally, I wouldn’t buy it for myself, but if I had a choice, I would buy the 4th model, and then the choice is yours. Although a failure this model you can’t name it, so this device can be considered a good option for fans of the Apple company.

My rating is 6 out of 10!

Sales of the iPhone 5S in Russia began quite a long time ago. We decided to sum up the final result and dot the “E”, listing all the pros and cons of the new smartphone.

Let's start with the positive points.

Let's start with the positives. iPhone 5S - all the most modern and convenient

Perhaps the first point is the very novelty of the iPhone. Traditionally, Apple tries to introduce all the latest technologies into its devices, be it a computer or a smartphone. Best processor, modern modules wireless networks, materials, operating system- every year, each new iPhone gets more and more new features. As a result, for millions of people around iPhone world only competes. In the case of the iPhone 5S, this is iPhone5 (we don’t even remember about Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One Nokia Lumia 920 Sony Xperia Z).

Secondly, Apple is still one of the few companies in the world that does not yet release its flagships with 5.5 or even 6-inch screens. As a result, half of the world's audience simply refuses Samsung models, LG and HTC due to their enormous size. Same thing iPhone time The 5S is also easy to hold, put in your pocket, and operate the screen with just one finger. To work with Samsung Note or HTC One Max you have to use a stylus. As a result, for millions of girls or guys who do not need a tablet in their pocket, the iPhone 5S will be the only solution.

Powerful 64-bit A7 processor

As for technical characteristics iPhone 5? The first is the new powerful A7 mobile chip with a 64-bit processor and M7 coprocessor. So far, no company in the world can boast of such powerful solutions on mobile market- Samsung and LG only promise to announce such smartphones. According to developers from Apple itself, the power of the “filling” has doubled compared to the A6 processor, which was used in the iPhone 5.

Unlike the statements of Korean companies, Geekbench, 3DMark, GFXBench tests confirm this. In addition, even when compared with more powerful “numerically” smartphones, the 5S shows an impressive lead. This is also confirmed by personal tests: the game Ifinity Blade III runs on the iPhone 5S and runs perfectly fast, smoothly and without lag. How many flagships on Android can boast of this? Units.

Battery and M7 coprocessor operation

Besides, new iPhone received a more capacious 1560 mAh battery, which is only 160 mAh more than the iPhone 5. It would seem, how can one compete with Chinese manufacturers, which supply their models with batteries with a capacity of up to 2.5-3 thousand mAh. At the same time, an additional energy-efficient M7 coprocessor is used. As a result, some applications that use the gyroscope, accelerometer and compass do not work with the main processor and save energy.

At the same time, the “gluttonous” Android even manages to consume 3000 mAh per day while Wi-Fi is running or listening to music. Applications for sports, trackers, applications for monitoring physical activity and dozens of others practically do not consume energy, but are very popular.

New iSight camera for iPhone 5S

Another important difference iPhone 5S from iPhone 5 is new camera iSight with a 15% larger sensor, 1.5 microns larger and a wider aperture of ƒ/2.2. At the same time, the photosensitivity of the photomodule increased by 33%, as a result of which photos taken in low light conditions became better. Also, the iPhone 5S received a new flash True Tone, consisting of two LEDs, yellow and white, which will provide more natural color rendition during flash.

Touch ID fingerprint scanner

Perhaps the loudest innovation of the iPhone 5S is the presence of a fingerprint sensor finger touch ID. It is built into the Home button and scans the fingerprint, granting or denying access to the user.

Interestingly, a few years ago similar solutions have already appeared in mobile devices, but they “shot”, as often happens, only at Apple. Of course, not everyone will need Touch ID, but it can be used as a convenient and easy way to ensure the security of your data on your smartphone. The sensor can be turned off.

iOS 7 and automatic updating of the mobile operating system

New iPhone received out of the box new iOS. In other respects, just like previous smartphones, tablets and players.

New operating system - new functions. For comparison, if Android smartphones receive new versions of the platform, they do so six months to a year after the OS release, or most often they do not receive them at all.

For the first time iPhone in a “gold” case

Now you can buy a “golden” iPhone.

Of course, everyone expects much more from Apple than a little more quality camera, a more powerful processor or the presence of some kind of module. You want more from the company, as it was during the time of Steve Jobs. Every announcement is a sensation! Allegedly, the iPhone 5S does not even differ in size from the iPhone 5. But at the same time, the case for the iPhone 5, attachments for photos, and the docking station can be fully used for the iPhone 5S.

But what about the cons? No obvious “breakthrough”

Why can you criticize the new iPhone 5S?

Small screen

Let's start with the fact that since the transition to the iPhone 5 (from 3.5 to 4 inches), Apple has refused to increase the screen size. Allegedly this best option, which fits comfortably in the hand of both men and women. Considering the general trend in the market, 4 inches looks like an outdated solution. There are rumors that Apple is preparing a “big” smartphone, which will have a 5.5 or even 6-inch screen, but so far these are just rumors.

In the meantime, we are offered to work with office documents, for example with spreadsheets via Numbers, on a 4-inch screen. Is it convenient? How about editing text or creating presentations? The answer is obvious.

Powerful 64-bit platform

Other iPhone chips 5S: 64-bit platform with powerful processor and coprocessor, fingerprint scanner, new camera. The main advantage of the 64-bit platform is the ability to quickly port to iOS applications for MacOS. This may be good for business, but what does the user gain?

The minimum version of the smartphone includes only 16 GB of memory. Considering some modern mobile games occupy more than 1 GB of device memory, this seems very little. But then Apple says: what's the problem? Buy the version with 32 Gb or 64 Gb. But the price difference is simply mocking, and there is no opportunity to use mobile cards(officially this is Apple principle, it seems - extracting money from buyers).

The fingerprint scanner is useless and even “harmful”

The fingerprint scanner is an interesting thing. The sensor really works great and is fun to use. The first 2-3 days. Then I want to turn it off. In addition, if, for example, your skin is wrinkled after a bath or you washed the dishes, you will not be able to activate your smartphone. What if you cut yourself? The issue is very controversial.

Weak battery

The vaunted battery and economical coprocessor are yet another “wiring”. Users admit that if they actively use their smartphone from 8 am, it will not last until 10-11. If you state, then Apple is best devices in the world, then conform to it.

There are more complaints to be found, but the new iPhone 5S is clearly not that bad. The question is the logic of choosing a smartphone among all the variety of models on the market. Of course, the choice is yours!