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How many of you will buy the iPhone 5s when it comes out?
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After using iOS 7 on my 4S for about a week, my 4S surely is keeping up very well with this new software. I sorely wish it had more RAM, so that's something I'm actually looking forward to in the 5S. I'm almost certain it'll keep the same 1 GB RAM as the 5, as Apple loves to standardize that, but with the new A7 chip and iOS 7 optimized for it, I'm hoping it'll multitask much better than the 4S does (lots of reloading with the 512 MB RAM, even though the dual-core A5 renders the apps fast).
Have bought every model including S models from the first iPhone, but will not bother this time, need a phone that can last 16 hours, without having to cut down on use in the afternoon to make the end of the day, and I'm not a heavy user. Also have a galaxy s4 and that's still got 40% left with more demanding usage, till apple can match that I will sit out the annual upgrade.
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No, I won't be upgrading. I have the 5, and it'll hold me over for at least another year. I see no compelling reason to throw my money away like that.
Sucker you say ? Nothing new you say.... (Where do people get off by saying.."Nothing New"?)
1. If it has a better Camera or Sensor, than its worth buying. Not upgrading, but for the ones that have the iPhone 4/4S it may.
2. If it has a faster CPU, than its worth buying, not upgrading from the iphone 5. It will have longer lasting power to handle iOS updates in the future over the much older iOS's.
3. If it has a dual LED flash to give better night shots, than its worth buying, but maybe not upgrading from the 5.
4. If it has a working fingerprint reader, than it might be worth buying, but not upgrading from the 5, for those that want it. Understand, many do not, but I do.
I also agree, but if they don't up the processor Apple will never hear the end of it. It will matter in about two or three years, but currently the A5 is capable of running everything in the App Store.
I'm not sure. I love the 5, and I'm hoping all these leaks are proven to be either untrue or there will be more to the next iPhone than anyone knows. Otherwise it does seem to be a bit underwhelming. To be on the safe side for resell value, I got my 5 up on Gazelle.
Although I'm due for an upgrade next month, it really depends on what is announced. I have the 5 now, so if there is no screen size increase, I will just stay with the 5. I briefly thought about going over to the S4, but I do not want to go back to android OS which still doesn't seem finished to me.
Anyway, like always things probably will change once I see the new iPhone and have to have it, so we will see!
Anyway, like always things probably will change once I see the new iPhone and have to have it, so we will see!
However OP, one would be advised to 1) check here for any updates, and ask us for any release rumors. Google search also may have this information. 2) Have prior knowledge that Apple normally releases a new iPhone around Sept/Oct time frame
I did, but I was too anxious and bought the IP5
I couldnt wait...so its my own fault 
My wife & I are off cycle, so I always get the newest iPhone and give her my old phone.
2 year old iPhones sell well enough that this strategy costs me about $100 a year.
I expect her 4S to sell for $300
2 year old iPhones sell well enough that this strategy costs me about $100 a year.
I expect her 4S to sell for $300
Just thought...IF Verizon gives me an early upgrade, I'll buy. If not, I'll load OS7 on my "5" and wait for the "6".
Pre-Apple event there is little compelling to make me move from the 5 to the 5S. I'd get the 5S in a heartbeat if I had the 4S though. But who knows? There have not been that many 5S rumors so Apple could surprise us.
Wait... What?!
I'm on a contract with Telus right now using the 3gs I got a couple of years ago. I was planning to upgrade to a 5 or 5s this fall. What's this about $100/month??
This is such a difficult question tbh! It's so annoying there are so many different rumours coming and I just don't know what the 5S will actually be like! I have already bought an iPhone 5 but don't want to open it until the 5S is announced and am actually trying to sell it now.
If the 5S is gonna have NFC and 2GB RAM, I think I'll go for the 5S.
I don't really care about the fingerprint sensor tbh, I would want to let my best friend and my sibling use my iPhone freely, so the fingerprint security feature is only gonna be annoying (although I guess it could be turned off, hence I don't care whether or not it's there).
The camera: I have an SLT and would like to use it since it's pretty new and I don't want it to retire just because I have an iPhone that could take hi-res pictures! And anyway, like some of you said, 8MP is already good for a smartphone.
Better screen resolution: not a big deal tbh coz the iPhone 5 screen resolution is already satisfying. It's not **** like cheap touchscreen phones so it's alright.
OS7 is a bit of a concern, I'm not sure I'll love it, but we'll have to upgrade to OS7 anyway in the future, whichever iPhone we have. And some future apps might not support older OS, or might need features that exist only in the 5S. So this makes me think I'd rather have the 5S.
To be honest the 5S sounds like a better phone than 5, for somebody who's on a dying Blackberry at the mo. But I'm not sure I could save enough to buy it soon. It's a lot more expensive than the 5 and it's not a lot different from the 5. But since I'm thinking of keeping it for at least 2 years, think I'd go for the 5S if it does have NFC. Who knows, NFC might be a thing in 2015! Though tbh I could still survive with normal payment methods.
So I guess I'll still wait for the official announcement of the 5S to know what features exactly it has, before making a decision. I totally can't wait!!
If the 5S is gonna have NFC and 2GB RAM, I think I'll go for the 5S.
I don't really care about the fingerprint sensor tbh, I would want to let my best friend and my sibling use my iPhone freely, so the fingerprint security feature is only gonna be annoying (although I guess it could be turned off, hence I don't care whether or not it's there).
The camera: I have an SLT and would like to use it since it's pretty new and I don't want it to retire just because I have an iPhone that could take hi-res pictures! And anyway, like some of you said, 8MP is already good for a smartphone.
Better screen resolution: not a big deal tbh coz the iPhone 5 screen resolution is already satisfying. It's not **** like cheap touchscreen phones so it's alright.
OS7 is a bit of a concern, I'm not sure I'll love it, but we'll have to upgrade to OS7 anyway in the future, whichever iPhone we have. And some future apps might not support older OS, or might need features that exist only in the 5S. So this makes me think I'd rather have the 5S.
To be honest the 5S sounds like a better phone than 5, for somebody who's on a dying Blackberry at the mo. But I'm not sure I could save enough to buy it soon. It's a lot more expensive than the 5 and it's not a lot different from the 5. But since I'm thinking of keeping it for at least 2 years, think I'd go for the 5S if it does have NFC. Who knows, NFC might be a thing in 2015! Though tbh I could still survive with normal payment methods.
So I guess I'll still wait for the official announcement of the 5S to know what features exactly it has, before making a decision. I totally can't wait!!
Why not?
Every year I buy the new phone for 449 on an early upgrade. And every year I sell my old phone for 450. Every. Year.
Last year I even got a credit for 200 from AT&T.
I break even or make money upgrading. If you don't, you don't know what the hell you are doing.
Every year I buy the new phone for 449 on an early upgrade. And every year I sell my old phone for 450. Every. Year.
Last year I even got a credit for 200 from AT&T.
I break even or make money upgrading. If you don't, you don't know what the hell you are doing.
Depends what's done with those 'megapixels'....and the sensor (size/aperture/optical stabilization)...ask anyone who's upgraded from the 256mb RAM in the iPad to 512 in the iPad 2---or the update from 512 in the 4s to 1GB in the '5'. It makes a helluva difference, I promise ya! Not sure where all the excitement over a finger print scanner is coming from...guess I'm just not as concerned with security as much as the next guy/gal. Pico projector, while a cool idea...the technology for a decent one without absolutely devastating battery life isn't there yet. With the afore mentioned camera updates...you may very well get 120fps video shooting...which will allow for excellent slow mo playback @ 24/30 or 60fps. I think the ONLY sensor it doesn't have is a barometer, right
Not sure what you're looking for there, and yeah---agreed, three or four days of battery would ROCK! I think a new technology for energy may be necessary though if you want to keep the 'smart' features in your phone for that kind of battery life. The old 'dumb' flip phones are still capable of multi-day battery life----but you're giving quite a bit up for that down grade, IMO.I remember thinking the same thing going from the 4 to the 4s. Glad I pulled the trigger when I did. The 4s is definitely a large step up from the original '4' and I'm thinking the 5s will be an identical leap in performance (guts).
Weird...andandtech's battery life show just the opposite, unless you're using your S4 as a tethering device---the iPhone 5 smokes the S4 in everything (browsing included) with the exception of 'talk time'---which the iPhone 5 still gets almost 9 hours with. Are you talking on the phone that much (over 8 hours in a work day) or tethering longer than 5 hours for mobile 'net? The iPhone 5 seems to be one of the battery life 'leaders'
Link
http://anandtech.com/show/6914/samsung-galaxy-s-4-review/2
Apple has always 'up'ed' the processor in the new iPhone. It's typically their launch platform for their newly designed chip---this being the second one that Apple has completely designed (not manufactured) and optimized for iOS. Expect an A7 and a faster RAM pipeline, perhaps the same 1GB with double the bandwidth/access to the CPU and GPU. We'll see. I think that'll be the case with the A7x ending up in the new iPad 5 and 2GB of RAM---the Mini will get the A6 with 1GB. Again...just my opinion, but rest assured, Apple will increase their performance with the '5s'---easily distinguishing it from the '5' and the '5c' (?)
My wife and I do the exact same....she loves my 5 and her 4s, she's finally ready to give it up after playing a bit with the 5. With the subsidy, I've never payed 'out of pocket' for an upgrade.
Again...see my above post and link to Anand's article. You guys may have something wrong with your iPhone. They're one of the best performing battery performers on the market!
Depends what's done with those 'megapixels'....and the sensor (size/aperture/optical stabilization)...ask anyone who's upgraded from the 256mb RAM in the iPad to 512 in the iPad 2---or the update from 512 in the 4s to 1GB in the '5'. It makes a helluva difference, I promise ya! Not sure where all the excitement over a finger print scanner is coming from...guess I'm just not as concerned with security as much as the next guy/gal. Pico projector, while a cool idea...the technology for a decent one without absolutely devastating battery life isn't there yet. With the afore mentioned camera updates...you may very well get 120fps video shooting...which will allow for excellent slow mo playback @ 24/30 or 60fps. I think the ONLY sensor it doesn't have is a barometer, right
I agree on most of what you say -- battery life as long as dumb phones would be great!
However, the point I was trying to make was that phones are getting so powerful, sticking in 2GBs of RAM just isn't going to yield the huge performance gains it used to. The iPad 1 is barely useable in Safari now, while the iPad 2 remains very snappy. I don't disagree that that was made great by a solid RAM upgrade. But now, 1GB of RAM is pretty much good enough and you're not going to see those huge gains by doubling the amount as you used to.
Same goes for the processor - 99% of apps at the moment don't fully utilise the A5, never mind the A6. Again, games and the like which were awfully slow on the iPhone 4 were really snappy on the 4S. Now, making the phone quad core or 2 GHz just isn't going to have a huge impact on performance until the software catches up.
In regards to a slow mo camera, 120 FPS would be a good start but I'd like to see much higher a few years down the line
