The presentation of the iPhone 5c and 5s became the first in Apple history, when two new smartphones were presented simultaneously. One is more strict and expensive, the other is youth and budget. Let's figure out how the iPhone 5c differs from the 5s, and what are the advantages of each smartphone.
The dimensions of the iPhone 5s do not differ from its predecessor - the same body measuring 123.8x58.6x7.6 mm. Budget iPhone model 5c is slightly superior to its brother in linear dimensions - 124.4x59.2x8.97 mm, and also in weight - 20 g more than 5s.
The iPhone 5s case is made of premium materials, as befits a flagship. The thin anodized aluminum feels good in the hand and gives the Apple smartphone a durable design. The iPhone 5c is made of plastic mounted on a steel base.
The most important innovation was the color scheme of the cases in the iPhone 5c. In contrast to the restrained silver, gold and graphite-gray metal on the flagship 5s model, the iPhone 5c is made in cheerful shades: white, coral, light green, blue and yellow body colors will definitely appeal to the youth for whom this model is designed.
For those who want to make the traditional design of the iPhone 5s a little more fun, Apple has provided fashionable cases in bright colors, made of genuine leather with a microfiber lining.
For the youth iPhone 5c, there are also bright silicone cases with large perforations, which will allow you to create fun multi-colored combinations of shades of the case and body.
The optics of the 5S model have become wide-angle, and regular led flash has been replaced by dual TrueTone, which allows you to get reliable white balance in photographs in poor lighting conditions.
Significant improvements in the iPhone 5s affected the stabilization system, as well as the face recognition function. It is also possible to add geotags to photos.
As for video, the cameras of both devices can shoot videos in 1080p format using 3x zoom. iPhone 5s also has the ability to shoot slow motion video in HD format at a speed of 120 frames/sec.
Screen
Here, both smartphones have no differences - both devices received the already familiar matrix with a 4” diagonal and a resolution of 1136x640 pixels. Pixel density – 326 dots/inch. The screen surface is protected by impact-resistant glass. An oleophobic coating is applied on top, which protects the display from dirt and fingerprints.
Performance
The iPhone 5c is based on the 32-bit Apple A6 chipset: two cores with clock frequency 1.3 GHz each, created on Cortex A9 and A15 architecture, as well as a PowerVR SGX543MP3 graphics coprocessor with three cores. – 1 GB. This chip was inherited from the iPhone 5 absolutely unchanged, but it is quite enough to comfortably use the device and run most of the most demanding modern games on it without any problems.
iPhone 5s was the first in the world to receive the Apple A7 64-bit mobile ARM chip. Its performance is twice that of the A6, and is also able to provide much greater autonomy to the device. Additionally, the 5s also has an M7 coprocessor installed, which processes data from the gyroscope, accelerometer, and compass. Its low power consumption allows you to remove the load from the main chip, while significantly increasing the energy efficiency of the device.
operating system
To fully reveal the functionality of the 64-bit architecture, it was necessary to develop a fresh version of the iOS 7 operating system. The addition of support for OpenGL ES 3.0 had a positive effect on the speed of the interface - smoothness and realism visual effects literally takes your breath away.
The updates also affected some default applications - some were adapted to the new processor architecture, some applications were removed because they were considered unnecessary. Also, some changes have occurred in the interface - the buttons have been redrawn, the design of the built-in browser has been changed.
Out of the box, the iPhone 5c will also receive a new version of iOS 7.
Battery
Both smartphones have approximately the same energy efficiency indicators - up to 10 hours of talk time when using 3G networks, as well as about 250 hours of standby time.
The main differences between the iPhone 5c and 5S come down to appearance and performance. For those for whom the premium quality of smartphone materials is an important indicator, they will prefer the iPhone 5s. The flagship also wins in terms of performance – the 64-bit architecture is head and shoulders above the previous generation of Apple processors.
The iPhone 5c, in turn, boasts not only good performance, but also a more affordable price.
The iPhone 5 smartphone, as well as its improved 5S model, have long been Apple's best-selling mobile devices. The optimal display size contributed to its high popularity, fast interface and innovative appearance operating system.
Today, the sixth version of the iPhone has become available for purchase, with greater performance and increased size. True, its cost is too high and does not suit many buyers. Therefore, if you want to get a smartphone from Apple, you should pay attention to the “fives”. How they differ from each other will be discussed in this article.
Appearance iPhone 5 and its brother 5S are almost the same. After all, most of the differences lie in the technical side of the device, which is invisible to the eye. Considering the fact that the average user does not need high processing power of the processor, he will be satisfied with the 5th iPhone model. However, it will become “morally” obsolete faster than the more advanced 5S.
So, let's finally understand the differences between the above-described versions of the fifth line popular smartphone. Let's start the review with appearance, since it is the main criterion for purchasing a particular device among modern young people.
Weight and dimensions
The body of both smartphones is the same. The same weight (112 grams), length (123.8 mm), width (58.6 mm) and thickness (7.6 mm).But at the same time, the 5S has a more powerful processor, a larger battery and a better digital camera. The same dimensions are an advantage - regardless of the smartphone model, it is usually convenient to use.
Color and design
To visually distinguish the iPhone 5 from the 5S, you need to pay attention to two points - the “ home"and color design of the case. In model 5, the home key is slightly concave and has a square drawn on the surface. But on the 5S it is completely flat and impersonal, since it has a built-in fingerprint scanner, which is necessary for the functioning of the proprietary Touch ID technology. It looks like this.
The iPhone 5 model has only two body colors - black and white. This is a fairly limited choice, since some users want to have a device with other colors. Although this can be compensated for by covers that fit on the body.
The improved brother boasts three color variations. It is dark grey, white and gold. The last of them is often called “champagne” due to its similarity with the popular drink.
You will notice that a golden color has been added, which is designed to add bright notes to the monochrome external design previous models. Besides, Apple company I started using light gray instead of dark gray. You can see the changes in the image below.
External differences end on the back cover. When looking at a photographic flash, you will notice that in model 5 it consists of one LED, as a result of which it has a round shape. iPhone 5S boasts a dual flash in the form of a rectangle with rounded corners.
Hardware specifications
Now it's time to move on to the hardware. It is not practical to compare smartphone displays because they have the same resolution and pixel density. It is much more important to understand the processor, which is a kind of “heart” of any mobile device.The iPhone 5S has a dual-core A7 chip clocked at 1.3 GHz. The architecture is 64-bit. Although the previous model has a similar A6 chip, it is capable of performing calculations only in 32-bit conditions.
The advantages of 5S also include the presence of an additional M7 processor, which takes on the responsibility of reading indicators magnetic compass and a position sensor in space. This allows you to offload the main processor, thereby increasing performance. The developers of such a combination claim that it can compete with computers in terms of computation speed.
The battery in the iPhone 5S has a capacity of 1500 mAh. This indicator is satisfactory - the charge lasts for several days, taking into account the optimized operating system. The duration of calls on 3G networks is about 10 hours, while the previous model is capable of working for only 8. Although the information presented is theoretical, battery consumption depends on many additional factors, including the brightness of the backlight and the wireless interfaces used.
Camera and features
Both smartphones have cameras with 8 megapixel matrices, which have the ability to automatically focus on the photographed object. Front cameras, intended for video communication and shooting self-portraits, remained unchanged - matrices with a resolution of 1.2 megapixels are used.
Apple claims that the main camera module in the 5S model has undergone dramatic changes. In particular, the pixel size has been reduced to 1.5 microns. In theory, this should increase the contrast of photographs in any lighting conditions. Practice shows that the quality improved only during daytime shooting, and night mode has similar results.
The flash needs to be considered separately. The iPhone 5 smartphone has only one LED, designed to illuminate photos and videos. The 5S model has two lighting elements with different light spectrums - warm and cold. This technique improves the realism of colors.
The developers have improved the functioning and responsiveness of auto focus. Also, image stabilization has become more advanced, allowing you to take high-quality photos literally on the go. Summarizing the above information, the conclusion suggests itself - the camera in the 5S model is undoubtedly superior to the previous model.
Memory
The iPhone 5 is on sale with three types of built-in memory. The cheapest device can please its owner with 16 gigabytes, quite enough to store a collection of music tracks and an album of photographs. If this seems not enough, you can opt for the version with 32 or 62 gigabytes.The 5S has the same amount of built-in digital storage. Although at first it was assumed that the new model would receive a non-removable drive of 128 gigabytes, this was not implemented by the developers. Traditionally, memory cards mobile devices Apple is not supported, as a result of which only iTunes and cloud storage will help expand the memory size.
Operating system and sensor
It is pointless to examine the operating system of smartphones in detail, since the interface, controls and settings are identical for the two devices. The only thing worthy of attention is the fingerprint scanner, which allows you to use skin patterns on your own part of the body as identification in various services.The application of the scanner is very extensive. The fingerprint sensor is built into the home key, making it convenient to use. You need to run your finger over the surface of the key, and a special software Touch ID will analyze the fingerprint and perform the required action. The iPhone 5 does not have this feature.
Setting up the sensor is easy. You need to go to settings and select a fingerprint instead of a password. The first use involves training the system, which consists of placing a finger and scanning. After this, you will not need to enter a long series of numbers and letters each time to unlock the device - just put your finger on it.
Using a fingerprint sensor, you can protect your smartphone from intruders who intend to obtain personal information. A unique pattern is several times more secure than a traditional password, which can be snooped on. Also, the convenience and speed of unlocking the device will increase by an order of magnitude.
The only downside to Touch ID is that the finger from which the unique skin pattern is read must be dry and clean. Otherwise, the program will not be able to correctly recognize the owner. Therefore, it is necessary to remember the password just in case in order to avoid such a situation.
So, the visual differences between iPhone smartphone 5 and its brother 5S are so minimal that a technically incompetent person will not be able to determine which model he is looking at. However, keep in mind that the 5S outperforms the previous generation device in terms of specifications.
On the other hand, the devices do not differ much from each other except for the presence of a fingerprint sensor, an improved camera module and an increased battery capacity. Therefore, if you have an iPhone 5, it is not advisable to strive to purchase an updated model. Such a desire becomes justified only if the user has an irretrievably outdated iPhone 4.
Thus was born the legend of a cheap version of an iOS smartphone, which in theory was supposed to help win a share of the market for inexpensive “smart” phones, where Android gadgets reigned supreme. People liked this idea so much that meeting with a real “cheap” iPhone caused a real flurry of emotions and a storm of indignation. The practical one is the same as the “five”, but in a plastic case, and even costs a decent amount! Who needs such a phone when there is all this premium stuff and you can still find an iPhone 5?
iPhone 5c video review
Positioning or why plastic?
The appearance iPhone 5c Apple forever changed its usual system of smartphone updates when a new transitional iPhone with the prefix S in the name was released, and last year's flagship was depreciated and sold as a cheaper model. This happened with pairs of iPhone 3G/3GS and iPhone 4/4S, but this scheme made it possible to advertise and promote only one device to the masses - the flagship, the only new model per year. iPhone 5c changes the whole logic, now in the line of Apple smartphones in 2013 immediately two new devices- iPhone 5s, which people will go to the store to buy without unnecessary advertising, and the new one old iPhone 5c. That is why, immediately after the presentation in Cupertino, they focused on producing videos about the “sishka” (or “tseshka”, whichever you prefer?), and after them, video materials about the 64-bit new product were published.
The material that is used as the main material for the production of the iPhone 5c case was also chosen for good reason. Releasing iPhone 5 in multi-colored cases is not an easy task due to the complex process of anodizing aluminum. In addition, the updated iPhone 5 in different color options, if one were to appear, would confuse new buyers who came to choose their first Apple smartphone. Now they have two completely different choices - the new iPhone 5s, the latest creation of the Cupertino team with several innovations, and new iPhone 5c, a modern smartphone in multi-colored plastic cases.
Just as cool, but cheaper due to the plastic case and the absence of those few innovations. If this explanation doesn’t suit you and you still haven’t decided between the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s, let’s talk about its hardware and body. I hope that after this you will understand exactly which device to take for personal use.
Set. What's inside the plastic box?
Yes, yes, in plastic, and even in transparent. Similar packaging has been used for a long time for iPod Touch. It seems to me that the almost oval box for the iPhone 5c was invented by Apple for a reason. It is through the transparent top cover that you can see the color of the new product; its real saturation is difficult to determine from the pictures.
In the case of green, white and blue colors, you will guess even without examining the iPhone 5c, but with red and yellow, I would advise you to twirl the phone or the box in your hands before purchasing. In the first case, it may happen that the smartphone turns out to be pink, in the second - ambiguously sandy. In short, choose the color of your iPhone 5c more carefully and don’t trust pictures on the Internet.
Inside the box under the plastic tub with the iPhone 5c is traditional kit for Apple smartphones the last few years. These are headphones, Lightning cable, charger and a set of brochures with "apple stickers". Nothing unexpected.
By the way, the iPhone 5c sits quite firmly in a special plastic insert. In order to remove it from it and not scratch it, hold it from below, and with your second hand from above, carefully bend the edge of the plate. In words it looks difficult, but in reality the phone will easily slip out and end up in your hand.
iPhone 5c hardware. What's inside?
Probably for the first time a column about technical specifications in the review of the new iPhone will take up less space than others. And all because inside the iPhone 5c is an almost complete copy of last year’s iPhone 5, with the exception of the battery and front camera.
iPhone 5c against iPhone 5: Geekbench 3 results [iTunes link]
Inside the “tsishka” (or “tseshka” in the end?) a 2-core processor works Apple A6 clocked at 1.3 GHz, RAM, as before, 1 GB. Apple did not make a 64 GB version of the non-flagship iPhone, so it is available for sale 16 GB and 32 GB models. I took the first one and now I'm frankly suffering, so think twice if you settled on the option with the minimum amount of memory. Wireless modules available include Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n and support for LTE, which, unfortunately, does not yet work in Russia.
Differences in iPhone screens 5c and iPhone 5 I could not detect, except for a slight yellowing of the display of the new model. The same 4-inch display with an honest IPS matrix and resolution 1136 by 640 pixels, which is 326 pixels per inch (PPI value).
Infinity Blade 3 on iPhone 5c
In terms of performance, the iPhone 5c is full a copy of the iPhone 5, no difference in system operation and third party applications you won't be able to notice. Everything starts quickly and without the slightest problem, heavy games, like , work great, the browser normally stores several tabs in memory without rebooting. With iOS 7.0.3, in principle, there are no problems either, with latest update Stability has increased slightly and now the system can be used quite comfortably.
Battery. More is not better
Yes, volume iPhone battery 5c was increased compared to that in the “five”, but very little. 1500 mAh versus 1440 mAh, that is, the difference is only 60 mAh. Do you hope to notice at least some increase in the autonomy of the iPhone 5c? In vain, I could not find it. Like the iPhone 5, my new smartphone Keeps me in a fairly aggressive mode of use for about a day or less. In a word, no surprises.
Camera. Old rear, new front
Looking for an improved main camera? Then in the store you need to go straight to the counter with the iPhone 5s. Apple decided not to change anything in the iPhone 5c camera - 8 megapixels, ƒ/2.4 aperture, sapphire glass that protects the lens and a regular LED flash. During the day, you can get pretty good shots outside, but indoors the quality drops noticeably and noise appears. The new smartphone produces the same pictures as the iPhone 5. For those who have not used the “five,” I suggest taking a look at a few pictures taken with the iPhone 5c.
Examples of pictures taken with the iPhone 5c camera (clickable, reduced to 1200 x 900)
The same applies to the possibility of recording video from the rear iPhone camera 5c. Everything is the same as in iPhone 5. Video recording takes place in 1080p at 30 frames per second, you can turn on continuous LED backlight. There is video stabilization when shooting video handheld.
Attention, innovation! That is, finally something new in the iPhone 5c, except for the body. It's about about the 1.2 megapixel front FaceTime camera, which is capable of taking pictures with a resolution of 1280 by 960. You can even record a video in 720p format. The main difference from that in last year's flagship is the camera sensor, the pixels of which have been enlarged. Due to this, as well as support for BSI backlighting, the picture on the screen will be brighter and more realistic. The difference with the iPhone 5 is not always possible to feel, but it is noticeable:
iPhone 5c vs iPhone 5: shooting with the front camera
iPhone 5c case. Your plastic majesty
Before purchasing the iPhone 5c, I was afraid of the problems with plastic cases that were present in the 3G/3GS models. There, the back cover could not withstand the fall and crack, cracks often appeared near the 30-pin dock connector, and the entire surface was covered with small but noticeable scratches. The iPhone 5c has the opposite situation. The body is made of a single piece of plastic, with a steel frame built into it, and a display unit attached to the top. The plastic is thick, it is difficult to imagine that cracks could appear on it.
However, in a month of use, my smartphone has already managed to dive from a meter high onto a tile once, after which something completely unusual for such material appeared on the rim - a small, barely noticeable dent. No chips, no cracks with black plastic inside. Scratches? Naturally! But, fortunately, they are not very noticeable on the blue body. Scuff marks? No, not a single one in just over a month.
With all the premium materials of the iPhone 5/5s, I can safely say that the plump iPhone 5c fits more comfortably in the hands. Naturally, this is a matter of taste, but the plastic “tit”, due to the tightly assembled plastic body and rounded edges, does not hurt your hand and does not tend to fall out. Impressions are purely personal, so it’s better to pick up two devices and compare. Plus the difference in weight played a role. 132 gram iPhone 5c feels nicer in the hands than the ultra-light iPhone 5s weighing 112 grams.
Original case for iPhone 5c. Fashion victim
Along with the iPhone 5c, I immediately purchased an original Apple case, which caused a storm of not the most positive emotions among our readers. What are these holes? iPhone 5c Case. Inspired by Crocs. Jason, wearing a hockey mask, chooses an Apple rubber case. There were so many similar jokes coming from everywhere that I decided not to rush into buying it. But it was necessary to protect the brand new iPhone somehow, so I had to buy the only one affordable option in Kyiv stores - blue.
First impressions were purely positive. The case is made extremely well and the materials are somewhat reminiscent of the Smart Case for a large iPad. Inside, it is trimmed with suede or its substitute called Alcantara, similar to the iPhone 5s. It all looks expensive, and the plastic case of the iPhone 5c also protects it from scratches.
In addition to seven rows of holes, the case has holes for a speaker, headphones, microphone, camera with flash and a silent mode switch. The accessory noticeably increases the size of the phone itself, so be prepared for this. And also due to the rubberized surface It is difficult to put it into the pocket of ordinary rag pants or jeans. I would put up with all these nuances if not for two points that I noticed only now.
First of all, the holes. No, honestly, the design of the case is interesting, bright and even attractive in some ways, especially if you choose multi-colored options. But with active use, smooth “patties” of dust and all sorts of fine dirt appear in the places of these same holes. You have to remove the case and wipe them off the iPhone 5c body with some kind of cloth. Preferably damp, otherwise marks may remain.
Secondly, after a little over a month, small holes appeared on the cover, as if they had been gnawed out by small hamsters. There are only two of them, but the trend is not encouraging. I would also include a torn piece of rubber from the headphone hole as a disadvantage. Apparently, I blindly hit the cable too often and the case could not withstand the constant impact on it.
Results. Why iPhone 5c?
Should I switch to it from iPhone 4S? Definitely! Outdated hardware and small screen, there are no options here. Should I buy it to replace my iPhone 5? Yes, but only if your “five” is all worn out, scratches, chips and dents appear. I had exactly this situation, since I bought the iPhone 5 at the start of sales. In fact, Apple itself will help you make a choice in the near future, when only new models will remain on sale, since the iPhone 5 has been discontinued and finding it new is already very difficult. Instead of my worn-out “A”, I received a new old gadget and a lot of positive emotions. iPhone 5c ( 3.83 out of 5, rated: 6 )
For Apple, developing custom gadgets is not just a commercial “dream”, but a goal that developers have to face every day. But the appearance of a smartphone, original even among Apple’s developments, is something new. This is exactly what the iPhone 5C turned out to be. Partly due to its appearance, but more on that below. So, we should figure out what fundamentally new things the corporation’s engineers introduced this time.
iPhone 5C – budget smartphone fifth line.
Comparison
It is impossible not to notice that the design of the iPhone 5 is very different from the design of the iPhone 5C. If the first version combined rigor, rich appearance and minimalism, then in the C-version the designers decided to discard the first two points, leaving one “warrior” in a cruel field. It’s not just the color design that’s different, moving from monochrome to the category of defiantly bright shades (I can’t help but remember Lumia). The form is different, and this is truly nonsense. Instead of a softly angular design, smooth curves are used, emphasizing the budget nature of the gadget.
iPhone 5C colors
There are also differences in physical parameters. iPhone 5 is 1.4 mm thinner than the 5C and 20 grams lighter.
Among other things, the “fifth” iPhone uses the operating system iOS system 6, and “5C” is iOS 7.
And the last thing that deserves attention is Apple’s financial policy regarding the iPhone 5. According to the official statement, it will be discontinued and will be replaced by the “5C” and “5S” versions.
Conclusions website
- iPhone 5 has a more streamlined design.
- iPhone 5 is slightly smaller in size compared to the 5C.
- The iPhone 5 is being discontinued, replaced by the iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S.
- The iPhone 5 uses iOS 6, unlike the 5C, which runs version 7 of iOS.
Apple released the 5th generation of its smartphones in several basic modifications. We are talking about iPhone versions 5, 5S and 5C. And if the differences between the first two and third modifications, in principle, can be traced already at the design level, then the iPhone 5 and 5S look incredibly similar. But if you follow the marketing logic of the manufacturer brand, there must be a difference between them. What is it expressed in?
How big is the difference?
Some experts who have studied the characteristics of the iPhone 5 and 5S and compared both smartphones believe that the difference between the phones is in the nature of individual nuances. The concept, experts believe, is generally the same for both devices. But there are also those who believe that the fifth generation of iPhones in a new modification, classified by the S index, is still the result of a rather serious redesign of the device previous version.
So there is no consensus among experts on the similarity of the two smartphones. It will be all the more interesting to study the characteristics of the iPhone 5 and 5S in order to get objective facts at your disposal.
Technical Parameters
Let's compare the basic technical characteristics of the two smartphones. We will also study them in comparison with another in the same generation - 5C. Let's list the 5Cs, synchronizing information across phones in relation to each of them.
The operating system installed on the iPhone 5 is iOS version 6.1, but it is possible to update the OS to version 7. The devices of the other two modifications have iOS 7 already pre-installed. In principle, at the software level, the differences are minimal.
Size and its meaning
The next interesting point is the size. iPhone 5 and 5S are practically no different in this regard. The dimensions of both are as follows: length - 123.8 mm, width - 58.6 mm, thickness - 7.6 mm. In turn, the indicators for the iPhone 5C version are slightly different: 124.4 by 59.2 and 8.97 mm, that is, it is generally larger than its “brothers”. Mainly due to the dissimilarity in size compared to other versions, the 5C smartphone is sometimes considered almost as a separate class of device. To what extent can this thesis be legitimate? We will try to answer this question below.
The weight of iPhone 5 and 5S is also the same - 112 grams each. The smartphone in the 5C version is slightly heavier - 132 grams. The case material is the same in iPhones 5 and 5S - it is aluminum. In turn, the iPhone 5C uses polycarbonate.
The color scheme in the supplied kits is different for each version of the iPhone. The smartphone in the 5th modification can be bought in black or white, 5S - in gold, gray or silver, 5C - in yellow, green, blue, red or white.
The display characteristics of each of the fifth-generation phones are exactly the same. The screen diagonal is 4 inches, the type of matrix used is IPS, the resolution is 640 by 1136 pixels. The screen on all phones is the same - apparently, as Apple engineers thought, it was good enough already in the first fifth-generation model.
In terms of processor, there are also differences between iPhone versions. The very first gadget of this generation is equipped with an A6 chip with two cores operating at a frequency of 1.3 GHz. The processors installed on the other two versions of the device have the same clock speed, but in the case of the iPhone 5S, a 64-bit architecture is used. The smartphone version 5C has the same chip as the first device in the series.
As for the camera, in the iPhone 5S it has undergone a fairly deep modernization. Its aperture is f/2.2 (in the two previous versions - f/2.4). However, the resolution of this hardware component is the same in all versions of the smartphone - 8 megapixels. Also, the camera of the newest gadget in the line - 5S - now has optical stabilization.
Dissimilarity theory
There is a reason to say - yes, Apple has launched a flagship on the market, which is endowed with a number of characteristics different from previous versions. At the same time, the iPhone in version 5S, based on the parameters we examined, is more dissimilar in hardware to the 5th modification than the same 5C, which, due to its increased dimensions, seems to be a device of its own class (we, by the way, found that This thesis is not entirely legitimate). However, it is necessary to study the nuances. Let's consider how real they are practical differences in the characteristics of iPhones 5 and 5S in comparison with the declared ones.
Camera
Many experts focus on the fact that in the updated version of the device, individual components were definitely improved. Above we said that the camera is in new version The iPhone has been upgraded. Experts believe that this is absolutely not in vain. Moreover, this is not expressed in the superiority of this hardware component in terms of megapixels - as we noted above, this indicator is the same for all fifth-generation smartphones. According to experts, the difference is completely different - iPhone 5 and 5S produce photos that are completely different in quality. All those modes that are stated in the range of camera characteristics - shooting in natural light, in the dark, in series or in slow-motion format - work, as experts assure, perfectly.
So, in practice, smartphones produce photos of different quality. The iPhone 5 and 5S differ in terms of camera upgrades, not just nominally. This is also noted by the owners of the gadgets in question.
In a similar way, we will analyze the nominal and real differences, adding other information regarding other characteristics along the way.
CPU
The next aspect in which nominal differences can be traced is that the iPhone 5 and 5S are equipped with different processors. In more old version The smartphone has an A6 chip with a frequency of 1.3 GHz and two cores. The updated iPhone has an A7 processor running on a 64-bit architecture. We can say that the iPhone 5S is the first 64-bit mobile device of its kind. At the same time, according to some experts, the practical difference between the performance in version 5 and 5S is not so noticeable, simply because very few games and applications designed for 64-bit architecture have been released so far.
Battery
Interestingly, the updated version of the smartphone has a more powerful battery with a capacity of 1570 mAh (while the previous one had 1400). However, in practice, in terms of the autonomy of the devices, there is no difference - iPhone 5 and 5S have the same level of energy consumption. Therefore, as far as the battery is concerned, formally there is a difference, but in reality it is almost invisible.
At the same time, some experts tested the iPhone 5 and 5S and compared the resources of both devices in terms of battery life using specialized programs. In a number of cases, it was possible to find that an older version of a smartphone, despite the fact that its battery capacity was lower, was able to work longer. In particular, similar results were recorded when using the popular GLBenchmark test, which implies a full load of the key hardware components of the device.
Design
If you look at the phone closely, only a small difference is noticeable between the two versions - the iPhone 5 and 5S are very similar in terms of design. However, a certain difference is still present. The fact is that the iPhone 5S version is equipped with a unique biometric sensor. In addition, it is combined with the branded Home button.
Experts consider the technology introduced by the manufacturer to be sufficiently progressive to record a significant difference between the two versions of the devices. We will study the features of the biometric sensor a little later.
There is a slight difference in the color design of the case. In the 5th version, its end sections were black; in the 5S modification they acquired a silver tint. The back wall of the new smartphone model is almost identical in design to the 5-series variant. However, along with the updated version of the smartphone, more replaceable panels are supplied that can be installed on the back - the corresponding part is available to the user in three color options. Difference? To some extent, yes.
Screen
If we compare the iPhone 5 and 5S in terms of screen characteristics, we won’t see much of a difference. The type of matrix in the new version of the smartphone is the same as in the previous one - IPS, the display diagonal is the same - 4 inches. The resolution is also identical - 640 by 1134 pixels. Thus, the screen is a hardware component in which the iPhone 5 and 5S are absolutely no different. The comparison can be continued by focusing on one of Apple's key innovations in the updated version of the smartphone - the biometric sensor.
Sensor
In fact, this component does not represent any revolutionary technology - it is just a miniature one. In order to use it, you need to make a number of settings - set password access in the system, and then - set a fingerprint as a barrier to entering the interface. Maybe even several. In order for the smartphone to be guaranteed to recognize your finger, you will have to touch it to the scanner several times. The sensor, as experts note, works perfectly.
Interface
Experts who decided to compare the iPhone 5 and 5S identified a number of differences between the devices in terms of interface. For example, it became possible, when choosing an action option for an incoming call, to use the call reminder option. In this case, the smartphone performs the corresponding function after some time or as soon as the person leaves the building (in this case, the change in his location is determined through the GPS module). Also, as experts note, the design of the interface for working with messages has changed. For example, you can move them with your finger to the left to create a list where the delivery time will be displayed.
Other innovations in the interface include an updated calendar, clock, alarm clock, there is a completely new toolkit for viewing photos in the “Gallery”, the weather application has also changed its design. The built-in browser has been slightly improved with an emphasis on integration with social networks. In terms of software, therefore, the iPhone 5 and 5S are quite noticeably different. Comparing devices in terms of interface is important for many specialists.
Camera: soft
Experts note some changes in the camera control interface. The software elements of working with this hardware component have become, first of all, simpler. The corresponding buttons are more conveniently located. Thus, at the software level, the camera in the new iPhone is significantly different from previous versions. In terms of performance, this hardware component, as we said above, has undergone noticeable improvements in the iPhone 5S. Experts, as well as users, actively praise the quality of photographs. Video recording is of excellent quality.
Conclusions
What conclusions can we come to after making a short review? iPhone 5S and 5, of course, have a number of obvious differences both in hardware (battery, camera, processor, biometric sensor) and in software (the control interface has changed). At the same time, according to many experts, the new smartphone from Apple can hardly be characterized as a device that is one step ahead of the previous version. In particular, if we take the processor, the 64-bit architecture currently does not provide any practical advantages. The battery, despite increased capacity, in practice is not able to provide longer autonomous operation(and in some cases - at least identical to the performance of the previous smartphone).
Conservative flagship
The camera, despite the fact that it is certainly improved in the new version of the iPhone, was also decent in all previous modifications of the device. Based on the price difference between the two versions of the iPhone, perhaps only ardent fans of the brand would agree to overpay for the camera (as well as for the biosensor). At the same time, experts who examined the smartphone in several versions at once (not only iPhone 5, 5C and 5S, but also fourth-generation gadgets) believe that the new series of devices, the 5th, is very noticeably superior to the previous, 4th .
In the fifth generation of smartphones, according to experts, three types of devices appeared, adapted for different categories of users. At the same time, analysts call the iPhone 5S a sales flagship. In turn, the smartphone in version 5, according to some reports, Apple plans to completely replace it on the shelves with a new device (as it is implemented). As for the smartphone in the 5C version, it is assumed that it will be aimed at a youth audience. And this despite the larger sizes, as we noted at the very beginning of the article. The iPhone 5 and 5S are slightly smaller, but, according to experts, they are defined by Apple marketers as more conservative models.
