In Apple's lineup, perhaps, there would be no device that did not have a serious impact on the entire mobile industry and would not hit the jackpot in the form of billions of dollars in sales. At least since 2011 - for sure. And today's object of our review - the phone to which this article is devoted, will be just one of those.
Meet the guest of today's review is the well-known device iPhone 5S. The model that came out after the 5th generation version is its follower. You can’t call it “independent” either, since the body and base were borrowed from the iPhone 5th version. However, despite this, the device has gained the highest level of popularity and to this day continues to be actively sold in electronics supermarkets. What is this gadget and what technical characteristics does it have, read in our article.
Positioning
The model that we characterize in this article was introduced in 2013. Althoughoutwardly, the device strongly resembles the “five” - the previous generation of the iPhone - the model is unique in many ways: the use of a revolutionary new 64-bit processor, the installation of a special fingerprint scanner to protect personal data and many other options made the model one of the best-selling in history company.
What made this gadget stand out and what features distinguish it from its "brothers" in the lineup - read in this article.
Appearance
It's no secret that Apple pays special attention to how the device looks, what emotions it gives to the owner and what impressions it can convey. Thanks to this unique approach, the company's products have always been considered high-end examples of user usability industrial design. This is confirmed by how familiar these smartphones have become for us and how “addicted” to them millions of users around the world.
If you know what the iPhone 5 looks like, you can imagine the 5S version as well. In fact, there are only two differences between the models (in design): the number of flash holes on the back (two in the 5S version and one in the classic version on the iPhone 5); as well as the presence of a fingerprint scanner instead of the “Home” button. If on the “five” we can see a gray rounded rectangle in place of the latter, symbolizing the ability to go to the home page and minimize all windows, then on the 5S model there is a round sapphire crystal framed by a brilliantdecorative ring.
A finger scanner is installed at this place, which recognizes whether the fingerprint pattern belongs to its owner or not. This option became (at one time) the subject of serious discussions, since, according to experts, such access by Apple to the “base” of fingerprints is a serious blow to the policy regarding confidential and private information about a person.
Regarding the appearance of the smartphone, there is nothing more to add - all other elements of the case were borrowed from the previous, fifth generation.
Processor
As already noted, this version of the device has a revolutionary new, 64-bit processor developed by Apple. Paired with it is the PowerVR G6430 GPU, which is able to “fly” even when working with “bulky” game graphics.
The heart rate of the device is 1.3 GHz; RAM - 1 GB.
Physical memory is offered here in different volumes, depending on what kind of modification in question. On sale there are versions with 16, 32 and 64 GB - these are indicators indicating how much free space will be on your Apple iPhone 5s.
Screen
The display, which is installed on Apple equipment, has always been the embodiment of manufacturability and wide possibilities (which, in principle, can be said about all the company's products). The same applies to the iPhone 5S version. Its technical parameters are as follows: iPhone 5s screen resolution in pixels is 640 by 1136,the physical size of the diagonal is 4 inches. Note that the 5S version is the last to feature such a small display - the next, 6th generation, was introduced with a larger screen, which was also met with notable criticism from the company's fans.
You know what screen resolution the iPhone 5S has and what the physical dimensions of its display are. Based on these figures, we can conclude that the pixel density on the device is 326 dpi. Given that the display is made on IPS LCD technology, we can safely say about its colorful picture and brightness, rich colors. Considering the screen resolution of the iPhone 5S, the display is amazingly clear and sharp: even the most demanding smartphone specialist will have no reason to criticize the device.
Autonomy
The phone is equipped with a 1560 mAh battery. Considering the small (compared to more modern models) screen resolution of the iPhone 5S, as well as the high level of optimization of the phone's charge consumption, we can talk about a fairly long battery life (on a single charge) - almost 10 hours in activity mode. Tests show that the device can last up to 10 days in standby mode.
Camera
We talked a little about the processor; about the screen resolution of the iPhone 5S, about the battery and battery life of the device. Now you can mark the workAn 8-megapixel camera capable of taking very colorful and accurate photos. Apple technology has always been known for its responsible approach to the camera optics on their devices and to the quality of the picture taken in the end. As in the case when we analyzed the screen resolution of the iPhone 5S, the description of the image processing system of the device contains indications of a lot of advantages both relative to other iPhones and other devices from the “top” segment.
This includes, for example, face recognition technology and further image correction in order to get a photo in the best quality. Even the flash that is installed on the iPhone 5S (the screen resolution of which we have already characterized) has True Tone technology, supposedly making photos even more “alive” even in poor lighting conditions.
Software
Despite the fact that today at the peak of its popularity (as the dominant operating system in the smartphone market) is Android, Apple is not far behind, offering its fans a more advanced OS in some areas iOS7. Today, however, this version is considered obsolete - but at the time of the release of the iPhone 5S (the screen resolution of which you already know), it was the seventh generation that was released by Apple.
Communication
Traditionally, Apple's technology does not support two SIM cards. The company adhered to the same policy when releasing the iPhone 5S smartphone (the screen resolution and other technical parameters of which are alreadydescribed earlier). Nevertheless, the smartphone has all the necessary systems and functionality at that time, which includes access to Wi-Fi, GPS, work with NFC technology, Bluetooth interface and much more. The latter, by the way, makes it possible to use the gadget as a tool for making payments through iPay technology and work with the phone as a portable electronic wallet with all your payment cards and funds.
Result
The model has clearly broken popularity records: even today, most users prefer the iPhone 5S version, and there are several reasons for this. First, it's the price. The older model obviously costs a lot less, making the device more affordable for everyone. As new generations are released, the price of this device will fall even more, which will affect the further growth of its popularity until Apple completely closes the production of these devices and their supply.
Secondly, this is the high build quality of the phone and its manufacturability, which is confirmed by the review of the Apple iPhone 5S, (we examined the characteristics in detail).
As user reviews indicate, the device constantly pleases its owner, does not bug or freeze, shows the most smooth and smooth operation. Most of the comments that we were able to find about the model are extremely positive. Consumers rate the phone highly on various criteria.
