Apple has released the 5th generation of its smartphones in several basic modifications at once. We are talking about the iPhone in version 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 the difference between them, if you follow the marketing logic of the manufacturer's brand, must be. What is it expressed in?
How big is the difference?
Some experts who have studied the characteristics of the iPhone 5 and 5S, comparing 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 those who believe that the fifth generation of iPhones in the new modification, classified by the S index, is still the result of a rather serious revision of the device of the previous version.
So there is no consensus among experts on the similarity of the two smartphones. The more interesting it will be to study the characteristics of the iPhone 5 and 5S in order to get at the disposal of objective facts.
Technical parameters
Compare the basicspecifications of the two smartphones. We will also study them in comparison with another iPhone model in the same generation - 5C. Let's list the technical characteristics of the iPhone 5, 5S and 5C, synchronizing information by phone in relation to each of them.
The operating system that is installed on the iPhone 5 is iOS in version 6.1, but it is possible to upgrade the OS to the 7th. The devices of the other two modifications already have iOS 7 preinstalled. In principle, at the software level, the differences are minimal.
Size and its meaning
The next interesting thing is the size. The iPhone 5 and 5S are practically the same 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 in the 5C version are somewhat different: 124.4 by 59.2 and by 8.97 mm, that is, it is generally larger than its "brothers". Mainly due to the dissimilarity in size relative to other versions, the 5C smartphone is sometimes considered almost as a separate class of device. To what extent can this thesis be justified? We will try to answer this question below.
The weight of the iPhone 5 and 5S is also the same - 112 grams each. The smartphone in version 5C is somewhat heavier - 132 grams. The case material is the same in iPhones 5 and 5S - aluminum. In turn, the iPhone 5C uses polycarbonate.
The color scheme in the supplied kits for each version of the iPhone is different. 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 diagonal of the screens 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 considered, it was good enough already in the first model of the fifth generation.
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. In the processors installed on the other two versions of the device, the clock rate is the same, but in the case of the iPhone 5S, a 64-bit architecture is used. The smartphone in version 5C uses 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. The aperture in it 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 in the camera of the latest gadget of the line - 5S - optical stabilization has appeared.
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 that are different from previous versions. At the same time, the iPhone in version 5S, based on the parameters we have considered, is more similar in hardware to the 5th modification than the same 5C, which, due to its increased dimensions, seems to be a separate class device (we, toword, revealed that this thesis is not entirely legitimate). However, it is necessary to study the nuances. Consider how real the practical differences in the characteristics of the iPhone 5 and 5S are in comparison with the declared ones.
Camera
Many experts emphasize that in the updated version of the device, individual components have definitely improved. Above, we said that the camera in the new version of the iPhone has been upgraded. Experts believe that it 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, there is a completely different difference - the iPhone 5 and 5S produce photos that are completely different in quality. All those modes that are declared in the range of camera characteristics - shooting in natural light, in the dark, in bursts or in slow-motion format - work, as experts assure, perfectly.
So, in practice, smartphones produce different photo quality. The iPhone 5 and 5S differ in terms of camera upgrades in more than just nominal terms. This is also noted by the owners of the gadgets in question.
In a similar way, we will analyze the nominal and real differences, along the way adding other information regarding other characteristics.
Processor
The next aspect in which there are nominal differences is that the iPhone 5 and 5S are equipped with different processors. The older version of the smartphone has an A6 chip with a frequency of 1.3 GHz and two cores. The updated iPhone has an A7 processor running on64-bit architecture. We can say that the iPhone 5S is the first of its kind 64-bit mobile device. 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 there are very few games and applications designed for 64-bit architecture so far.
Battery
Interestingly, the updated version of the smartphone has a more powerful battery with a capacity of 1570 mAh (whereas in the previous one - 1400). However, in practice, in terms of the autonomy of the devices, there is no difference - the iPhone 5 and 5S have an equal level of power consumption. Therefore, as far as the battery is concerned, formally there is a difference, but in reality it is almost imperceptible.
At the same time, while testing the iPhone 5 and 5S, some experts compared the resources of both devices in terms of battery life using specialized programs. In a number of cases, it was found that an older smartphone, despite the fact that its battery capacity is lower, was able to work longer. In particular, such results were recorded when using the popular GLBenchmark test, which implies a full load of key hardware components of the device.
Design
If you look at the phone closely, there is only a slight difference between the two versions - the iPhone 5 and 5S are very similar in terms of design. However, there is still a certain difference. The fact is that the iPhone in the 5S version is equipped with a unique biometric type sensor. In addition, it is combined with the proprietary "Home" button.
Experts consider the technology introduced by the manufacturer brand to be progressive enough to fix a significant difference between the two versions of devices. We will study the features of the biometric sensor a little later.
There is a slight difference in the color scheme of the case. In the 5th version, its end sections were black; in the 5S modification, they acquired a silver tint. The back wall in the new smartphone model is almost identical in design to the 5-series variant. However, along with the updated version of the smartphone, more interchangeable 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 will not see much 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 the aspect of which the iPhone 5 and 5S are absolutely indistinguishable. The comparison can be continued by focusing on one of Apple's key innovations regarding the updated version of the smartphone - the biometric sensor.
Sensor
In fact, this component does not represent any revolutionary technology - it's just a miniature fingerprint scannerfingers. In order to use it, you need to make a number of settings - set password access in the system, and then - as a barrier to entering the interface - set a fingerprint. Maybe even several. In order for the smartphone to be guaranteed to recognize your finger, you will have to attach it to the scanner several times. The sensor, according to experts, works perfectly.
Interface
Experts who decided to compare the iPhone 5 and 5S revealed a number of differences between the devices in terms of interface. For example, it became possible, by choosing an action option for an incoming call, to use the call reminder option. In this case, the smartphone performs the corresponding function after a while 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 messaging interface has changed. For example, by moving them with your finger to the left, you can form a list where the delivery time will be displayed.
Among other innovations in the interface - an updated calendar, clock, alarm clock, there is a completely new toolkit for viewing photos in the "Gallery", the weather application has also changed design. The built-in browser has been improved somewhat with an emphasis on integration with social networks. In terms of software, therefore, the iPhone 5 and 5S are quite noticeably different. Comparison of devices in terms of interface is significant for many specialists.
Camera: soft
Experts note some changes in the camera control interface. Program elements of work withThis hardware component has become, above 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 seen significant improvements in the iPhone 5S. The quality of photos experts, as well as users, actively praise. Video recording is excellent.
Conclusions
What conclusions can we draw from 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 terms of 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 has taken a step ahead of the previous version. In particular, if we take the processor, the 64-bit architecture does not currently provide practical advantages. The battery, despite the increased capacity, in practice is not able to provide longer battery life (and in some cases even 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. Overpaying, based on the difference in price between the two versions of the iPhone, for the camera (as well as for the biosensor), perhaps only ardent fans of the brand will agree. At the same time, experts who examined the smartphone in several versions at once (not only iPhone 5,5C and 5S, but also gadgets of the fourth generation), believe that the new series of devices, the 5th, is very noticeably superior to the previous one, the 4th.
In the fifth generation of smartphones, according to experts, three types of devices have appeared, adapted for different categories of users. At the same time, analysts call the iPhone 5S the flagship of sales. In turn, according to some reports, Apple plans to completely replace the smartphone in the 5th version 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 is despite the larger, as we noted at the very beginning of the article, sizes. The iPhone 5 and 5S are slightly smaller, but, according to experts, they are identified by Apple marketers as more conservative models.
