The iPhone 5S is basically the same as the iPhone 4S for the iPhone 4 : a faster and more complete version of its predecessor, in this case the iPhone 5 . Read all about the iPhone 5S, Touch ID fingerprint scanner and new A7 and M7 processor in this comprehensive iPhone 5S review.
The official announcement of the iPhone 5S actually had little surprises for the true Apple fan. Rumors about a fingerprint scanner have been browsing the Internet for some time, and more pictures of parts from the Chinese factories were discovered. However, all these new features of the iPhone 5S are no less interesting.
Because the iPhone 5S is by no means a disappointment, on the contrary, even. Touch ID again shows what Apple believes in new technologies: introduce it in a good way or do not. In addition, the iPhone 5S includes Apple's rappe new A7 and M7 processors. These innovations nowadays are not much to your iPhone, but are ready for the future.
1. iPhone 5S design
2. iPhone 5S screen
3. iPhone 5S hardware
4. Apple M7 processor
5. Fingerprint Scanner Touch ID
6. Finally 4G support
7. New iOS 7
8. iPhone 5S camera
9. Conclusion
iPhone 5S design: just as beautiful as its prime predecessor
The iPhone 5S looks almost the same as the iPhone 5, with a big difference to the new color options and the Renewed Home Button with Touch ID. The housing is still aluminum and the front is still glass. Instead of a black case that scratches fast and a white variant, you can now choose from a more silver-colored iPhone, a white with gold elements or a gray-colored. This is called by Apple Space Gray.
Whether this new gray housing and the two light-colored variants are less likely to have problems with loose coating and scratches, as happened to the iPhone 5, we can not say yet. Our copies show that after several days intensive use is still intact.
The side and top buttons also feel exactly the same as with the iPhone 5. Only the home button has a square and looks something different. He also has a noticeably harder click when impressed than at the iPhone 5 case and seems to guide your finger more to the center. With the silver and golden iPhone 5S there is also a stylish ring around the button.
The iPhone 5S looks just as good as its predecessor. Moreover, with its S models, Apple is rejuvenating the internal capabilities of its iPhones, and adds little to the housing. The only possible disadvantage that we can imagine is that people will not soon see you have a new iPhone, something that explains the popularity of the (new) gold model.
iPhone 5S screen: extremely sharp and very bright
The iPhone 5S has a screen that can not be distinguished from the iPhone 5C and iPhone 5 with the naked eye. It's about a 4 inch ips screen with a resolution of 640 × 1136 pixels.
This results in a pixel density of 326 pixels per inch, which causes the image to be sharp and, with this screen size, certainly does not require a higher resolution. Pixels will not see you.
Also in the area of contrast and clarity, you can do the same with the iPhone 5S if you did the iPhone 5 and do the iPhone 5C. But that's by no means a annoying fact, and a compliment for the screen of the iPhone 5. The contrast is still fine, the brightness is still outstanding and the viewing angles continue to shine.
We're secretly hoping that there will be screens that really are perfectly legible in all circumstances and at the highest level of brightness do not charge your battery so much. Perhaps we can expect major improvements in this area when Apple comes with the iPhone 6, which will of course be provided with additional new features.
iPhone 5S hardware: faster thanks to rap A7 processor
The iPhone 5S features Apple's latest chip: the fastest A7 processor that Apple claims to be the first to bring 64-bit support to a smartphone, which is very cool.
This support makes the iPhone 5S theoretically at moments twice as fast as a phone with a 32 bit processor. But, there must be enough working memory and 64 bit support in an app itself. For the time being, you notice little of this technique.
What exactly 64 bits mean is a more complicated story. 64 bits simply means a doubling of the 32 bits previously used. It actually involves two things. Firstly, much more work memory can be addressed, which is used by apps to temporarily save things: 16EB instead of up to 4GB. An exabyte is about 1000 petabyte, which is 1000 gigabytes. Extremely, so much that it will never be used in one phone.
In addition, during each round (clock cycle) that the processor does, up to twice as many data can be processed in parallel. At the same clock speed, the processor can do a lot more. In theory, everything should work twice faster; In practice, this means scalability for future versions of iOS and apps. At present, the profit is still small: current apps will have no or less profit from the 64 bit processor. After all, they are optimized for 32 bits.
Apple's M7 processor teaches what you do and will do
The iPhone 5S is Apple's first smartphone that includes an M processor, which is called M7 for convenience. This ensures constant movement of your iPhone, including the input of your gyroscope, tilt sensor and compass. In theory, this particular additional hardware you need for some fitness apps would be superfluous, but what Apple is exactly with this new processor core is for the time being unclear.
It is likely that the M7 processor will use in the future to keep track of what you do when you pick up your iPhone. If you check your Facebook or Twitter right away, Apple will ensure that they are updated when you re-pick your iPhone. If you go to work instead of by car, then Apple Maps updates your route. These kinds of applications are not available yet, but theoretically all of them are possible. And that promises a lot of good.
Incidentally Handy Fingerprint Scanner Touch ID
The biggest attraction of the iPhone 5S might be the fingerprint scanner that baptized Apple Touch ID, although you can actually register more than just your fingers. Noses, nipples, other body parts: You can not think so badly, or it works. The registration of such a part of the body will take a while, but once it's done, you'll be using one of the most fun features of your new iPhone.
This function is perfect for us. Once you have registered a finger, you only have to press a button to turn on the screen. Then you can skip your security code in no time by placing your finger on the home button. If this fails for some reason, you can still fall back on that trusted four-digit code. The only possible disadvantage we found is that you can not swip directly to a particular notification. Then you will still go to the numerical code screen.
Touch ID also offers many interesting features when using your iPhone. For example, Touch ID makes it possible to download apps in the App Store. That's something else you should enter the password of your Apple ID, something that with a safe password can quickly be a wrecked hassle.
Fast-moving mobile internet thanks to 4G support
Another point that we do not want to mention is that the iPhone 5S finally offers full support for Dutch 4G networks. With the iPhone 5, this was only the case for the so-called 1800MHz band, which many providers only use in busy areas like Amsterdam. This problem has been solved with the iPhone 5S, also with the iPhone 5C.
Use iOS 7 in full glory with the iPhone 5S
The iPhone 5S, of course, supports all the new features that iOS 7 offers, and is standardized with this version of Apple's mobile operating system in the store. About iOS 7 you can read everything in our extensive iOS 7 review . iOS 7 brings a completely redesigned look to the iPhone, compared to iOS 6 at least. Everything looks much "platter" and tighter, the font has changed and many apps are less eye-catching and contain fewer elements of daily life. For example, we aim for the poker game in the Game Center app and the illusion of real paper in the Note app.
The finest innovation in iOS 7 is the Control Panel. Here you will find a great deal of incredibly useful features that are finally accessible without your settings. Airplane mode, wifi, bluetooth, brightness of the screen and things like turning on a flashlight can be found in the iOS 7 Control Center. It actually took too long before it all could be in iOS, but now it's is, you do not hear us complain anymore.
However, there is so much to tell about iOS 7 that we'd rather refer you to our iOS 7 review . In that, every feature - such as support for AirDrop and updated Safari browser - is all expanded from the sheets. Specific features of the iPhone 5S, of course, all pass the revue.
iPhone 5S camera: two flashes and slow motion
In addition to the faster A7 processor and Touch ID functionality, the camera of the iPhone 5S has also been improved. The sensor is 15 percent bigger than that of the iPhone 5, even though it still works with 8 megapixels. Because of these relatively larger pixels, they can absorb more light, and by increasing the aperture, Apple has ensured that this improvement can be utilized.
The double flash also ensures that there is a separate flash that looks cool. In addition, there is one that can produce warmer colors. These are used alternately to produce more natural-looking pictures in dark conditions. This new technique works well: especially people are less pale if you push a flash in their face for a nightly photo.
In the field of video, there is now support for images of 120 frames per second. You only deliver a bit of resolution, since you are from 1080p to 720p. Another cool new feature is the support for slow motion video. You just shoot a video with this feature, and then you can determine which piece of image is delayed with an additional bar below the timeline. This works very smoothly and is likely to be a favorite part for playing for iPhone 5S users.
iPhone 5S review: conclusion
Actually, we can be very short in this conclusion. From any iPhone, from iPhone 3GS to iPhone 5, the switch to the iPhone 5S is definitely one that you will notice and appreciate as Apple's lover.
The A7 processor with 64 bit support and M7 processor promise a lot of good for the future; Updates for iOS 7 subsequent versions will come to the iPhone 5S for many years, and the enhanced camera is definitely worth it.
Then, in this conclusion, we did not even have the most unique feature of the iPhone 5S: Touch ID. Indeed, this fingerprint scanner, which can scan much more, works perfectly under normal conditions. In addition, if you lose all your registered fingers or can not use it, you can always relinquish the trusted number.
Greatest features of the iPhone 5S
§ Apple's A7 and M7 processor: You're ready for the future with this rabbit 64 bit chip
§ Touch ID: The fingerprint scanner that works well, and with multiple fingers
§ Enhanced camera with double flash: natural color in dark spaces
§ Support for 120 frames per second video and slow motion images
Biggest drawbacks of the iPhone 5S
§ Durable iPhone of the moment, only available from 699 euro (16GB model)
§ When switching from an iPhone 5, you will not see many improvements right away
Adding all the plus and draw points together, our iPhone 5S gets a fat 8.5 as the final score.
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