Testseek.co.uk have collected 822 expert reviews of the Apple iPhone 5S and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iPhone 5S.
September 2013
(86%)
822 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(60%)
53 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
The iPhone remains the best combination of hardware and platform
You likely already own one
Strong design
Cool fingerprint scanner
Xperia Z2 offers expandable storage
Marginally better camera
Waterand dustproof
Stereo speakers
NFC chip
Amazingly thin and light
Looks as great as ever
Extremely quick and snappy
Retina screen looks fantastic
Touch ID is intuitive
If you want to match the iPhone 5S spec for spec with other smartphones
Then it's a difficult task – but it
Misses the point of Apple's device
Below the surface Apple put together one of the most cutting-edge smartphones around in late 2013
Imbued wit
IPhone 6s has faster CPU and GPU
IPhone 5s is much cheaper
Touch ID is much faster on 6s model
Extremely powerful
Sturdy
Luxurious design
IOS 7 software is simple to use and has some handy new additions
Great camera
Fingerprint scanner works well
Touch ID fingerprint scanner
Improved camera features
M7 coprocessor
The iPhone 5s is a beautiful device - but you already knew this. It always has been
And this year’s flagship model is no different. In fact
It’s almost identical to the iPhone 5
It’s compact
Light and polished
And the four-inch Retina Display is vivid and dangerously sharp. Apple knows not to fix what ain’t broke.There is one major change on the outside
The home button now sports a ring aro
Touch ID works
Smooth performance
IOS 7
The blazingly fast 64-bit A7 processor and the M7 motion co-processor. The new camera features are worth it for photo buffs too
Fantastic fit and finish
Excellent sound quality
Good picture
IOS 7 is impressive
Display quality
Brightness
Colour fidelity
Design
Handling
Build (easy to use with one hand)
Fast
Powerful processing
Improved graphics performances
Excellent audio quality
Better than certain "HD audio" devices
Good camera / Fun SloMo video mo
Touch ID fingerprint sensor
A7 processor
M7 processor
Better camera
Universal 4G support
IOS 7 makes it a cleaner user experience
It just works
Superfast processor
Improved camera and a very cool fingerprint sensor.
IOS lives up to the hype
Truly beautifully hardware
An unbeatable App Store
Fingerprint sensor
Two Tone camera flash
Slowmo video
Faster than iPhone 5
Works with all 4G networks
Futureproof 64bit chip
M7 chip
Fantastic design
Build quality
First ever 64-bit processor
Fingerprint sensor works great
Always-on motion processor
Improved camera
IOS 7 has fresh look and features
Incredibly fast processor
Excellent camera
Easy
To
Use Touch ID fingerprint sensor
Unmatched app selection
Amazing camera
Beautiful design and screen quality
Fingerprint sensor works well
Powerful processor
Best app store available
Touch ID works perfectly
Excellent performance
Great all-round camera
Very light and comfortable in one hand
Super elegant
Fingerprint scanner
The editors didn't like
If you want change Samsung is a good way to go
Still expensive
Screen tech remains the same
IPhone 5s has better storage options
More stylish
IOS better than Android
Lighter and thinner
Design practically unchanged from iPhone 5
No SD slot
You'll need a case for it
I'll start with a different refrain
The screen technology on offer here is what upsets us most. Those people who upgraded from the iPhone 4S back in 2013 would have been disappointed to find they were getting the same screen resolution
Albeit a bit stre
IPhone 6s 16GB model is a poor investment
IPhone 5s lacks newer features such as 3D Touch
Very expensive
Identical design to iPhone 5 might disappoint those looking to upgrade
No removable battery or expandable storage
Display remains same size and resolution
Expensive
Similar to previous iPhones
If you’ve got an iPhone 5
The 5s will throw few surprises your way. Very few. Too few
It’s identically sized
For one thing
So the screen remains as cramped as ever. While plenty of people prefer displays you can reach across with one finger or thumb
It would be nice for Apple to get with the program and offer a larger variant to take on the new breed of Android phablets. If you were hoping f
Fragile chassis
4in feels cramped at times
Touch ID is cool
But feature-limited
Still the same 4-inch display and overall design
Stunning design Similar appearance to iPhone 5
Great performance 4inch Retina display can seem small
Touch ID Fingerprint sensor No NFC support
Top camera No microSD support
IOS 7 has a great visual design and excellent features Expensive
Especially if you want larger capacity models
Picture can be bettered by some larger
Higher-res screens
The iOS 7 interface isn't as practical for partially sighted users
Speaker could be better quality
SlMo video files
Poor export quality
High SAR
0.979 W/kg (higher than the iPhone 5)
No microSD card slot
Screen still feels small
Screen res remains average
No NFC
ICloud still a mess
Day one and the 5S feels no different from iPhone 5
Optional cases grate with the 5S concept
A new styling would have been even better
Battery life same as before
Screen feels increasingly small
Lacks the liveliness of Android
Currently few ways to use the extra grunt
More expensive than the iPhone 5 was
Screen is small when compared to other highend phones
Near-identical design to iPhone 5
Aluminum shell prone to dings
Only 16GB of storage on $200 model (no MicroSD)
Notification system is terrible
Small display for a top
End smartphone
Many key software features available as free updates for previous models of iPhone
Published: 2013-09-23, Author: Will , review by: newatlas.com
We can see the iPhone 5s from two opposing points of view. On one hand, you could easily argue that it's the best overall smartphone out there. It's constructed like a piece of jewelry, it might be the fastest phone in stores right now, and the fingerprin...
Published: 2013-09-23, Author: Jeremy , review by: ilounge.com
An improved sequel to the iPhone 5, which was Apple's best iPhone to date. Retains the same 4” screen, LTE cellular support, and form factor, while offering three chassis color options and adding a fingerprint sensor. Hardware tweaks improve low light per
Despite a larger battery, realworld battery performance too often falls below Apple's best case estimates, with potentially major problems in cellular calling talk time, and similar drain with cellular data. LTE service remains inconsistent between neighb
Although the iPhone 5s superficially appears to be a modest upgrade from last year’s iPhone 5, the truth is somewhat more complicated. The typical iPhone 5 user will find little to no real reason to consider buying an iPhone 5s, as Apple this year has made th...
Abstract: The iPhone 5s is no exception to the delightful gadget experience we've come to expect from Apple. It's pre-loaded with iOS 7, Apple's latest OS for mobile devices, and though the icons and minimalist style are at first shocking, day to day operations rem...
Incredibly fast processor. Excellent camera. Easy-to-use Touch ID fingerprint sensor. Unmatched app selection.
Small screen for an industry-leading smartphone
The iPhone 5s may be small, but it's packed with more power than any other smartphone on the market today. It's the best bet for anyone who wants a future-proof, forward-looking phone that runs an unbeatable array of apps....
Incredibly fast processor. Excellent camera. Easytouse Touch ID fingerprint sensor. Unmatched app selection.
Small screen for an industryleading smartphone
The iPhone 5s may be small, but it's packed with more power than any other smartphone on the market today. It's the best bet for anyone who wants a future-proof, forward-looking phone that runs an unbeatable array of apps....
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Published: 2013-09-21, Author: Mark , review by: 9to5mac.com
I managed to pick up an iPhone 5s yesterday and have been trying out its new features and enhancements. Here's my review of the device after using it for 24 hours…Design: As the name implies, the iPhone 5s is based directly on the design of the iPhone 5...
Abstract: Perhaps you saw our blow-by-blow comparison of the iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, and iPhone 5 . Now that the devices our in our hands we wanted to revisit the topic and see on a closer level how last year's model compares to the 5S, since they both share a nearly...
The iPhone 5s is the best iPhone so far, by a long shot. Apple is notorious for describing its products as “magical”. The magic of the iPhone 5s is in how usable its improvements are. The updated camera is both fast and capable, with the True Tone fla...
Abstract: Over the past week I’ve been bombarded with questions about the iPhone 5s. What are the new features? Is it worth upgrading to if I already own an iPhone 5? Many are curious about Apple’s latest device, but aren’t certain if it’s worth upgrading to. I’...
