All the advantages of the iPhone. Non-standard screen resolution
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.
"Childhood diseases new iOS 6
As always, upon leaving new version iOS, some bugs immediately 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. And for Russians it is generally useless. So you will have to use third-party applications.
Everything is learned by comparison, and the iPhone 5 is proportionally worse compared to the 4s. Some things received logical development, such as the display, but overall, the iPhone 4s was of better quality. I still use my smartphone very actively and it is still easier to list the times when I don’t use it – in my sleep and in the shower. But even 8 months affected the iPhone 5, while the 4s was great until the sale. But I sold it to a friend and I still see this smartphone often, and the saddest thing is that even now my old 4s, which is almost two years old, holds up better than the “five”.
Here's the introduction. Now let's take a closer look at what we're talking about. The first thing I noticed immediately after the purchase was a small manufacturing defect; there were small dents on the polished edges, as if the smartphone had been dropped. But I printed it out and everything was like that. They say they fixed it later, I don’t know for sure. On black models there was (and maybe still is) a bug with peeling edges. I don't really care, so I didn't think about replacing it.
The second thing I noticed after a few months of use was that the front panel in the area above the screen (where the speaker and camera are) began to click under slight pressure. As if she is lagging behind, although there is no obvious defect. It’s also not annoying, you can easily forget about it. By the way, I don’t just turn a blind eye to such moments; the iPhone is still probably the only smartphone that doesn’t squeak or crunch when squeezed or twisted; I don’t remember anything else like it. Maybe HTC One, except that. Latest smartphones all are more or less well assembled, but when torsioned they are all pliable.
The third is the lock/power key. This is the most annoying bug that happened to me and, judging by the reviews, it is quite common. For example, Anton Tkachenko from kaddr.com had the same situation. The problem is this: the key stops working. And it stops very smoothly, at first you occasionally notice something wrong, then sometimes you take your smartphone out of your pocket, and it’s unlocked. This is not due to a software bug, it’s just that most often you lock the screen without looking at it and immediately throw the smartphone into your pocket. But now the button doesn’t work from time to time, that’s the problem. Over time, you realize that you no longer think there is a problem and locking/unlocking your smartphone becomes possible only by pressing left side keys. Then only pressing hard on the left side of the key helps. Then you enter and unlock your smartphone by pressing Home key, the blocking turns into a quest. At active use annoying a little more than itching in one place. The cost of repairs is about 50 bucks, which includes replacing the cable connecting the power and volume keys. I will definitely do such a repair, but here you should understand two things: 50 bucks are not lying around on the road, and dust may get somewhere during disassembly.
Fourth is the camera. There are really two sub-points here. The first is the already well-known purple lights. It’s quite easy to get them; there’s almost always something in the room that’s slightly lilac. There is a problem, all “A”s have it, and it didn’t exist in 4s. And it's epically bad. The second sub-point - in the photographs I began to notice a small spot, as if a speck of dust was on the matrix. It is visible only on bright objects, for example, in the sky, but sometimes it gets in the way. I take a lot of photographs, for me the camera is the most important point when choosing a smartphone, along with software.
I also encountered periods when the iPhone 5 began to frantically consume battery power even with EDGE coverage, but over time everything returned to normal. But the way the iPhone works with 3G... at least Moscow, it's indescribable. I charged my smartphone 2-3 times a day, while Android devices, according to , get along very well with local networks. And, of course, I still remember Apple’s vibration alert motor. Now, in principle, there is no need to set a ringtone; the vibration buzzes very well. On the 4s the motor was much better. With speaker speakerphone the situation is similar - it’s worse than in 4s, but not as lousy as the vibration.
At the same time, the quality of the software and the stability of the OS still please me, but with the release of iOS 7 (beta) I’m looking forward to the release; the functionality of the smartphone is getting better and better. On the other hand, I increasingly realize that there is no longer any gap between Android and iOS. Basically, everything that keeps me from switching to Android is games, I’m talking about that. Looking at the latest announcements and releases, iOS is still ahead here and will remain in the lead for some time. But, on the other hand, I want a larger display, for me the optimal 4.5-5″ (as is the case with), and the functions that I expect in iOS 7 have long been implemented in Android. For example, one of the main things is running applications in the background, that’s what I’m talking about. Therefore, today I calmly advise my friends good Android devices, recently one of my friends, on my recommendation, changed her iPhone 5 to Oppo Find 5, she is incredibly happy. I also plan to get one in the near future.
The appearance of the device has not changed at all; I treat things extremely carefully. I don’t try on purpose, it just somehow happens that way. In addition, on the very first day I put a film on the display and put on the SGP case. It is the films from this manufacturer that I like the most. The case remains the same, I highly recommend it for purchase, as it is not noticeable and convenient.
For comparison, take a look at my impressions of the iPhone 5, which I did, now add to them what you read today - this full review used iPhone. I’m sure not everyone has certain bugs, but with very active use, all this can come out to one degree or another. And to complete the picture, you can also familiarize yourself with the ones I encountered.
If you find an error, please highlight a piece of text and click Ctrl+Enter.
Goes on sale in Russia next week. Apple itself relies on new flagship There are great hopes, but some analysts do not agree with this due to the fact that, despite all its novelty, the flagship has a number of shortcomings.
1. Motion sensors work with errors
In September about complaints iPhone users 5s for incorrectly functioning sensors that detect changes in the orientation angles of the device. Thousands of users complained about inaccuracies in the work, and later their words. According to experts, we're talking about about problems with the iPhone 5s accelerometer.
The standard compass in iOS 7 is most prone to errors. The displayed direction of movement sometimes differs from the iPhone 5 by 8-10 degrees (both devices operate under iOS control 7). A similar state of affairs is observed in the built-in inclinometer and gyroscope applications (differences from iPhone indicators 5 is 2-3 degrees). Experts say the company is iOS update 7.1, which is expected to be released next week.
2. Modest battery life
Capacity iPhone battery 5s has grown quite a bit: from 1440 to 1560 mAh. With moderate use of a smartphone (talks, games, social networks, the Internet), by the end of the day our charge usually drops to 30%, although sometimes there were 40-45% left. It is worth noting that everyone has their own mode of using the phone, so the time battery life may vary greatly between users.
The smartphone can withstand 10 hours and 46 minutes of continuous calls on 3G networks. Experts limited time battery life is one of the main iPhone disadvantages 5s.
3. 64-bit processor and 32-bit applications
During the presentation of the device, Apple announced that the iPhone 5s is the world's first smartphone equipped with . The next-generation A7 mobile chip offers “desktop-class architecture.”
At the initial stage, until developers have adapted applications for 64-bit architecture, the user has few advantages. This mainly concerns the performance of the iOS 7 operating system and standard applications. However, in some cases, 32-bit applications on the iPhone 5s work even worse than on the iPhone 5.
However, over time the situation will improve, and in the future the 64-bit chip will help bring the platform closer to mobile devices Apple to the computer level. It is believed that by releasing a processor with ARM architecture that supports 64-bit instructions, Apple has created a foundation for the future.
4. Small Home button (due to the fingerprint scanner)
The fingerprint scanner is built into the Home button and allows you to unlock your smartphone, as well as confirm your purchases. App Store And iTunes Store. Due to the installation of a fingerprint scanner, Apple had to slightly reduce the size of the smartphone's main key. It is limited by a steel ring that reacts to touch and activates the sensor. However, some users, having switched to new iPhone 5s, didn't even notice the difference.
5. Applications crash twice as often
Applications crash on the flagship iPhone smartphone 5s twice as often as iPhone 5c. Experts conducting stability analysis software on the Apple platform.
Cause unstable work programs on the iPhone 5s is due to the fact that the developers have not yet had time to adapt the software to the 64-bit architecture of the new A7 processor. At the same time, they had several months to test the compatibility of the software with the operating system. iOS system 7, which runs other devices. iPhone 5s is equipped with a 64-bit A7 processor and M7 coprocessor, while the younger iPhone model 5c is almost identical in hardware iPhone specifications 5.
iPhone 5s is not the best smartphone new smartphone, but is in excellent demand. Why? It's probably a matter of cost - this is one of the cheapest iPhones on the market. Russian market in principle, you can also save money by choosing. Read about the advantages and disadvantages of this smartphone in our article.
Advantages
Dimensions
iPhone 5s will appeal to those users who do not need big smartphone. Yes, smartphones with large 5.5-inch screens are becoming increasingly popular, but there are hardly many fewer adherents of compact displays.
By the way, the weight of the device is only 112 g.
Screen
It uses a very high-quality 4-inch screen with a resolution of 1136x640. For such a small display, this resolution is more than enough. There are also no problems with color rendering.
Appearance
The appearance, let's be honest, is not for everyone - some like it, some don't. However, it must be recalled that the case here is metal, and its color can be chosen upon purchase, which is certainly important to the buyer.
Iron
The iPhone 5s uses a 2-core Apple processor A7. Let's just say this is far from the most latest version processor, but it copes with its responsibilities very, very well.
Volume random access memory— 1 GB. Not enough by modern standards? This is not an entirely true statement, because Apple traditionally optimizes the device very well, so even 1 GB of RAM in most cases is enough for the user.
Volume internal memory- from 16 GB to 64 GB.
There is support for 3G networks and LTE.
Camera
It uses an 8-megapixel iSight camera with f/2.2 aperture, autofocus, face detection, and support for video recording ( maximum resolution records - 1920x1080 pixels).
The camera is, without a doubt, very cool and you shouldn’t look at its resolution - it doesn’t mean anything.
Fingerprint's scanner
Touch ID is the first generation proprietary fingerprint scanner. This is a great feature where you don't have to enter a password every time to unlock your device. Only you can see the device data.
iOS
Excellent operating system. It is considered one of the most protected in the world.
Other
You can save money by purchasing a refurbished iPhone 5s. In addition, models have appeared on the market that, judging by reviews, are sold even cheaper.
Flaws
Screen
For many users, a 4-inch screen seems very small, despite all the advantages. And this is a serious reason to refuse the purchase.
Iron
Still, in some cases the processor and RAM may not be enough. In addition, Apple does not support memory cards in its devices, so you will not be able to increase the amount of current memory. If you have a 16 GB iPhone 5s, this amount of memory may not be enough for you.
Camera
There are no complaints about the main camera; even by today’s standards it shoots at an excellent level. And here front-camera not so good and selfies don’t always turn out as cool as we would like.
Battery
Battery capacity is only 1560 mAh. Few? For some users this is enough, while others claim that they do not have enough device even for one day.
In addition, the battery is non-removable, which will be a minus for some.
iOS
Not everyone is happy with iOS, including the “closed nature” of this operating system.
Price
Relatively high cost compared to other, much newer smartphones.
Characteristics
- Screen diagonal: 4 inches
- Screen resolution: 1136x640
- Weight: 113 g
- Number of SIM cards: 1
- Processor: Apple A7
- Memory capacity: 16 GB
- RAM capacity: 1 GB
- Battery capacity: 1624 mAh
- Camera: 12 MP
- Memory card support: no
- Support for 4G networks: yes
On this moment There are several mobile operating systems in the world, but the most common are iOS and Android. All over the world, smartphone users are arguing about which one is better. Each OS has positive and negative features; in order to decide on the choice of operating system for yourself, you need to consider each of them in detail.
In this article we will look at the advantages and disadvantages of Apple's operating system.
iOS is a unique operating system developed by Apple. The main feature of this platform is that it can only be installed on products Apple. IOS has become widespread because the products are different high quality their developments. iOS is a very closed operating system, which is both a plus and a minus at the same time.
pros
To the positive IOS qualities can be attributed:
Performance
Despite the fact that IOS devices usually have much fewer cores, RAM, and general characteristics seem not as powerful as phones with Android OS; this does not affect the performance of the device in any way. This system too closed and protected to allow viruses to enter, does not require cleaning.
In addition, iOS was developed exclusively for Apple products, which of course significantly increases productivity. The response of your phone or tablet to your touch is immediate. The absence of software failures is also an important advantage; there are no slowdowns or deviations in operation. Get a fast smartphone experience no matter what app you're using.
Security
Apple's operating system is much more secure than Android's malware and viruses. This is due to the fact that AppStore developers take their application store very seriously; before the application goes on sale, the store carefully checks the product. U Google attitude It’s easier to go to PlayMarket, they don’t subject you to selection of great importance and everything from any developer will go there, along with viruses. And Apple's lack of viruses greatly simplifies the work.
Safety
Apple has always paid a lot of attention to the safety of personal data and the devices themselves. The operating system is protected from all sides; you can fully use the device only if you have all the logins and passwords. Apple also cares about privacy; no program without your consent will have access to your personal data (photos, contacts, etc.)
If an iPhone falls into the wrong hands, you can remotely block it, erase all data, or leave a message to the finder with contact information (LINK). No one except you will be able to unlock your iPhone, even after a complete reset.
Legacy device support
e users can use the main functions of the new mobile OS. With update. old phone gets new features, new appearance and in general, improved, modified, more fast work smartphone.
Android also has the ability to update, but they are not guaranteed; whether an update will be available or not depends on the manufacturer; if the model is popular, then updates will be available for it. And sometimes the updates are so minor that if you update your device, you may not notice the changes.
Multitasking
The device intelligently manages battery resources, allowing for a long operating time, so applications that are not currently in use are automatically sent to sleep mode by the system.
Reliability
IPhone can be proud of its reliability and trouble-free operation. This is due to the fact that Apple prepares the OS only for its devices, constantly correcting shortcomings, making it more convenient and productive. It is much easier to adapt the operating system to one device than to fit hundreds of Android devices various models different manufacturers. Even old iPhone It will please you with the absence of freezes and slowdowns, spontaneous reboots, and so on, but with Android, after two or three years of use, problems arise.
In terms of reliability, the iPhone is ahead of all manufacturers: according to research, Apple devices are almost three times more reliable than smartphones from Samsung and five times more reliable than Nokia smartphones, not taking into account older models like Nokia 1100)
Own cloud storage
Own cloud storage 5 GB capacity, which is provided to users free of charge, provides cloud storage data, automatic saving backup copies, thanks to which one user can simultaneously view their content on several devices using synchronization. Do the same for iCloud backups your data so as not to lose them if the gadget is lost or broken. You can find out more details
No unnecessary pre-installed software
No extra unnecessary applications those who clog their memory cannot be happy. Android, on the other hand, usually has several built-in browsers, applications for viewing documents, programs for cleaning memory, built-in games and shortcuts social networks. Often these applications cannot be removed, and they interfere with your work. IN Apple devices The box contains a small number of applications, thereby not clogging up the phone's memory unnecessary programs. everything else can be downloaded yourself from the AppStore.
App Store
It cannot be said that the AppStore has a larger number of applications; the number of programs in the stores is always approximately the same. Just to the store Apple apps always get there first, have more features and sometimes have a nicer interface. Well, as mentioned earlier, AppStore developers take their application store very seriously; before the application goes on sale, the store carefully checks the product.
Minuses
This operating system has plenty of advantages, but there are also disadvantages:
One SIM card
For some, this is really a minus, because people often use several SIM cards at once different operators. This is not practiced in America, so Apple developers equipped their devices with only one SIM card.
No memory card
When you buy an iPhone, you must understand that you will have exactly as much memory as you initially chose when purchasing; it is impossible to expand the memory using memory cards.
Closed system
It's closed here file system, i.e. You can’t just go and look through folders. There is also no direct copying of files; you cannot directly download a file to your phone from the Internet. To transfer data to or from a computer, the Android operating system copes without problems. As for iOS, this is problematic, since you won’t be able to download files directly; you need to install a special iTunes applications to yours. Also install yours own melody It's not so easy as a ringtone; you'll have to resort to some tricks.
Price
For many buyers, this factor plays a decisive role. Really, iPhone price is one of the highest prices on the smartphone market, which is why not all buyers can afford the device.