Apple iPhone 5 review: Laws of attraction

28 September 2012
The iPhone 5. As in five million units sold over the course of a … weekend. Can't say no to that. This is the latest installment in the smartphone series that changed the mobile phone industry and we can understand people couldn't wait. Now, what is it they couldn't wait for?

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  • Hosam
  • Lbu
  • 29 Sep 2012

Thank you very much for this great Review ..

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    • Anonymous
    • q{E
    • 29 Sep 2012

    "A nine-to-five job though, not the inspired and visionary piece of work we all know this company can deliver."

    That's because the soul of Apple passed away October 5th 2011.

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      • Conan
      • thc
      • 29 Sep 2012

      In the Philippines the price of a brand new 4S is about half of the price of the I-Phone 5.

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        • Anonymous
        • Qxp
        • 29 Sep 2012

        Anybody remember the famous easily scratched & Dented Samsung Galaxy R aluminium back cover ? Now that what I called epic failed !

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          • Just argumentation
          • 0@p
          • 29 Sep 2012

          And this was the last chance... No more designs and innovations from Jobs! R.I.P Apple.

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            • AnonD-73753
            • 85F
            • 29 Sep 2012

            ...I read the whole review and this is easily by far the best iphone 5 review in the whole internet !! Great job GSMARENA keep up the good work !

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              • AnonD-252
              • J5P
              • 29 Sep 2012

              The iPhone 5 audio quality is the worst of all phones because I have never seen so very bad stereo crosstalk, -76.5, when there is no headphones attached, connected to an active external amplifier, and it is not good with headphones attached, -56.2!

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                • SS
                • Iu4
                • 29 Sep 2012

                AnonD-56416, 29 Sep 2012good luck to how ever buy this phone with his so much flaws... more As opposed to some of the rotary sized android phones?

                I want a phone that easily fits in the pocket, not a tablet. I have a tablet, my phone is separate from that.

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                  • Adam354
                  • FFh
                  • 29 Sep 2012

                  Man, can't wait to get the iphone 5. The main attraction it is so powerful in such a complex perfect size package. And it's so beautiful to hold in the hand. Nice review GSMarena!

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                    • deni
                    • 0@i
                    • 29 Sep 2012

                    AnonD-51996, 29 Sep 2012As always, a great review by GSMArena, fair and clear showi... moretrue

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                      • AnonD-70006
                      • kJr
                      • 29 Sep 2012

                      Great to see a real review of the iphone 5.

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                        • AnonD-51996
                        • 0TF
                        • 29 Sep 2012

                        As always, a great review by GSMArena, fair and clear showing both pros and cons, while also having a good writing style... Anyway, I still think that the best review GSMArena has done so far is Nokia 808's review.

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                          • Anonymous
                          • XMi
                          • 29 Sep 2012

                          BORING....Zzz..Zzz..Zzz.. Same Design Same UI is look like Symbian with more 3D Gaming & sell reeeeeeaaaaaalllllyyyy overpriced xD

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                            • musikero
                            • K7e
                            • 29 Sep 2012

                            I would like to commend GSMarena for a very objective, unbiased review of the iPhone 5. Your integrity is the main reason why I am not leaving your site. Excellent job!!!

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                              • AnonD-33436
                              • KI6
                              • 29 Sep 2012

                              Thank you GSMArena for the most objective and unbiased iphone 5 review on the whole internet. Never compromise your integrity no matter what as this is what truly separates you from the other websites. Keep up the great work it's a pleasure reading your reviews.

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                                • AnonD-70093
                                • K7g
                                • 29 Sep 2012

                                not a total disaster. but i wont buy it. id wait for lumia 920. it's like this, i love the camera, but i think the lumia 920's cam is way better. i love the screen, especially it's movie friendly aspect ratio, but i'd rather have the bigger screen with higher ppi of the 920. and the supersensitive touch is also a plus. the design, oh yes, i love the black and slate ip5 but the yellow 920 will make the iphone 5 look laid back.
                                i think the iphone 5 is great if ur upgrading from 4s, but i won't move to the ios fam for this....
                                first choice: wp8second choice: ios
                                third: android.
                                :Dmaybe i'd buy my girl an iphone 5 for christmas, but not for me.
                                i don't buy a phone because of it's name... i buy phone that would suit my needs.
                                i say that cause apple consumers will buy the iphone 5 simply because.... it's the latest iphone!

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                                  • AnonD-56416
                                  • S0C
                                  • 29 Sep 2012

                                  good luck to how ever buy this phone with his so much flaws..
                                  today a 4 inch screen looks like a toy ..

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                                    • musicalbox11
                                    • LhW
                                    • 29 Sep 2012

                                    this is easily the best iPhone 5 review on the net. Kudos GSMArena for great work.

                                    Objective, concise and to the point with vision what future can bring. Compared to engadget review, one really see what a proper journalism can be.

                                    Keep up the good work, looking forward to Lumia920 which might truly become a 'new iPhone' - despite speaking from an android hacker perspective...

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                                      • MdN
                                      • Mtr
                                      • 29 Sep 2012

                                      Finally an objective review. Had to chuckle at "mono video recording"... what's the point in 1080p when you're still stuck with MONO? Oh well. Apple.

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • 0Cb
                                        • 29 Sep 2012

                                        lower volume levels than iphone 4s!!! this was the main function for me, fucc you apple