iPhone 5s better than 6

[Surf Monkey]

I never liked the 5 series at all. To my eye it's just a stretched out, compromised version of the 4 series. I've always felt that Apple copped out by only increasing the height. In my opinion the 6 series is vastly superior and the best phone Apple has made since the 4.

 

[Cherish]

Agreed. I don't know why so many people want to cling onto their 5/5Ses. It was the most uncomfortable iPhone to hold because of the sharp edges, the most easily damaged because of the chromed bezel, and generally had a scratch-prone finish.

I don't notice the sharp edges and it feels much more comfortable to hold compared to the round thin edges of the 6. Everyone's different.

 

[T5BRICK]

5s is fine for now, 3 years from now though? Apple needs to come out with 3 different sizes to cover all customers!

True, but 3 years from now the A7 still be ~20% slower than the A8. It's not going to make a huge difference at that point, the 6 and 6 plus are going to feel slow as well.

But opefully they listen and provide a smaller size before the 5s is too long in the tooth.

I never liked the 5 series at all. To my eye it's just a stretched out, compromised version of the 4 series. I've always felt that Apple copped out by only increasing the height. In my opinion the 6 series is vastly superior and the best phone Apple has made since the 4.

iPhones up until the 4s had a 3:2 aspect ratio while the 5 and newer have a 16:9 aspect ratio. Apple wasn't "only increasing the height," they moved the to an industry standard aspect ratio which the 6 and 6 plus are still using.

 

[moldy lunchbox]

If there is anyone selling their 5s, either verizon or tmobile, please let me know as I am interested in buying.

You know Apple still sells the iPhone 5S brand new in stores and online for another year right?

 

[quietstormSD]

The 5s is pretty sweet. I went from a 4s to a 6, so it was a no brainer for me. As for 5s users, it's up to you, if you really want wider real estate, iPhone 6 is your thing. If you're happy with what you have. 4 inches to 4.7 inches doesn't seem like a big to me (then again, I didn't have an iPhone 5 or 5s.) I'd wait for the iPhone 6s if I had a 5s, with a 5 I'd probably upgrade.

 

[lke]

Recently When I touched an iphone 5S I feel it like the first mac computer too old.

The iphone 6 means evolution and by far the best iphone ever.

Maybe for people with small hands or for girls a smaller iphone 6 could be great

 

[paulking]

I think the gold 5 series is one of the best looking phones around. Like a jewel with that glass on the back and the edges so well finished.
Got my black 5 the day it came out in 2012.
I'll never forget the first time I picked it up.
Light as a feather and so thin. Couldn't believe it was real.
Perfect in the hand. But never liked those round, tiny, tight volume buttons.
As a reviewer said about its size upon its release, "It disappears in your pocket." So cool.
But lovin my 6!

 

[Surf Monkey]

iPhones up until the 4s had a 3:2 aspect ratio while the 5 and newer have a 16:9 aspect ratio. Apple wasn't "only increasing the height," they moved the to an industry standard aspect ratio which the 6 and 6 plus are still using.

Uh, yeah. I get that they switched to 16x9. I didn't dispute that. But they did it by maintaining the same width they were using with the previous phones so they DID only increase the vertical size of the phone. They could have scaled up the whole thing to a larger 16x9 screen. In fact, in my opinion they size of the 6 should have been the size of the 5 and the size of the Plus should have been the size of the 6. In my opinion the 5 was a cop-out. Barely bigger at all. A lame stop gap with a compromised version of the beautiful 4 series design.

 

[Dlanod]

I've had my 6+ for a week and selling my 5S to a family member. But every time I start to get it ready to pass on, I wonder if I should keep it and return the 6+. The Plus is a lovely phone but my iPad Mini R and 5S combo suits more real world situations I think. Hmmm. Decisions.

 

[Oridus]

Ohhhh boy
****storm incoming
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No, you're not the only one. I personally am keeping my 5s as many years as I possibly can.


Craigslist is probably easier and safer than buying from a stranger online with no purchase protection.

Just make sure they aren't still making payments on it.

Lol, you just described Craigslist. Purchasing from a stranger online with no purchase protection.

 

[oldmacs]

The 6 is never going to be perfect for me as it lacks the ability to be used 1 handed and I have large hands. I like the 5S for that reason. I think Apple should replace the 5S with a 4 inch 6 design next year and we'll all be happy

Its all a matter of opinion and you can't simply say the 6 is better than the 5S or the 5S is better than the 6. Sure the 6 has better specs, but they aren't that much greater.. and personally the trade off for comfortable one handed use is not worth it for that slight improvement.

In terms of design I think the 5 is the best ever design (Again my opinion) Its not too slim, but slim enough, it has a perfect size/weight ratio so it still feels solid enough, it is less breakable than the 4 with the stupid glass back. That being said I do like the curves on the 6 as thats more comfortable to hold - but I don't care given that I always have a case so it doesn't matter what the edges are like. I base this on having a 3GS, then a 4 and now a 5. I've played with the 6 a fair bit now, I can't comment on the iPhone 2G as I've never held one.

 

[oVerboost]

Iphone 5 isn't nice to hold or use for long periods, the edges aren't ergonomic and that cannot be overlooked in its design, plus the edges scratch and scuff easier being squared off.

 

[OneMike]

I like the 6 plus. Can't be mad at others for preferring the 5s. Both are great devices. I have a 4S as a backup still and that is great too. I love how small and compact it is.

 

[TWD98j]

While I think suggesting that the 5S is a better phone than the 6/6+ is absurd, I think it's completely valid to suggest that the design is more attractive and conducive to easier use.

I personally am hanging onto my 5S and not jumping to the 6-series. The way I see it is that the 6-series phones aren't necessarily aimed at 5S owners. They are aimed at owners of older 5-series and 4-series phones. Even though carriers are trying to get away from standard 2 year contracts, Apple knows that many customers are either still on them or keep their device(s) for about that long anyway. Screen sizes aside, there really is not a ton of distance between the 5S/6-series phones, in terms of internals. Yes, the 6 has NFC and a barometer, but who knows how widely those will be applicable?

And yes the A8 may be a bit faster than the A7 in terms of launching apps, etc, but the A7 is still 64 bit and I'm not going to complain over taking an extra 1-2 seconds for my next screen to pop up.

The one thing that DID annoy me however, is the fact that VoLTE is restricted to 6-series phones. I suspect that the 5-series phones (or at least the 5S) may actually have the hardware to support it despite not being featured on those devices. I don't know this for sure, but I was sure hoping that iOS 8 was going to bring VoLTE to my 5S.

Of course that didn't happen, but it is moot anyway since AT&T hasn't even rolled VoLTE out where I live at.

The way I see it, every iPhone since the 3GS goes through 4 distinct annual phases in its life cycle, and they are:

First year - New/flagship model (6/6+ right now)
Second year - Modest but very capable (5S right now)
Third year - Entry level/free on contract (5C right now)
Fourth year - Officially retired & no longer sold, but technically still supporting latest iOS even though performance brings it to a crawl (4S right now)

Bring on the 6S/6S+ next year!!

 

[yourtoys7]

Personally 5S was an awesome phone but I always like 3GS for being curved. Really like the 6 and for the most part was using it one hand.
Trying 6+ and having trouble carrying it. Too big for the pants pockets, carrying in your hands all the time, just not practical.
Looks like I'll be going back to 64gb iPhone 6

 

[MinEderPlayz]

Am I the only person here who prefers the iphone 5s over the 6? I just don't like the shape or feel of the 6. Also, the gold color on 5s was perfect but on the 6, its too much. If there is anyone selling their 5s, either verizon or tmobile, please let me know as I am interested in buying.

What the?
The 6 Minus isn't even that much bigger it's just a 5s with rounded edges it feels more ergonomic doesn't it?

 

[dellAbait]

iPhone 5s better than 6

What the?

The 6 Minus isn't even that much bigger it's just a 5s with rounded edges it feels more ergonomic doesn't it?

The 6+ isn't even that much bigger than the 6. It's just a six that looks blown out and ridiculous. The 6 obese lol.

BTW I'm just trying to add to your obvious insecurity, as evidenced by all your posts.

 

[Max(IT)]

Am I the only person here who prefers the iphone 5s over the 6? I just don't like the shape or feel of the 6. Also, the gold color on 5s was perfect but on the 6, its too much. If there is anyone selling their 5s, either verizon or tmobile, please let me know as I am interested in buying.

My opinion is just that the iPhone 5S is still a good choice for people looking for a small factor device.

 

[MinEderPlayz]

The 6+ isn't even that much bigger than the 6. It's just a six that looks blown out and ridiculous. The 6 obese lol.

BTW I'm just trying to add to your obvious insecurity, as evidenced by all your posts.

Please tell me more about how I am insecure.

 

[GusHerb]

The 5S feels like a Barbie phone to me it's so small. Definitely liking the size of my 6. If it's build quality you ask my 5S was impeccable and I'm already on my 3rd 6 for screen issues. I must've gotten lucky with my 5S cuz I know those had screen problems too. I'll try my best to get another replacement in a month or two as inconsistent color temperature and dead pixels are UNACCEPTABLE.

 

[Dezmond]

I'm glad I settled for an iPhone5s instead of an iPhone6. Mostly because I don't see the need of a bigger screen personally. And it isn't a big step upward in speed or camera.
If there will be an iPhone6s with a 4-inch screen I might consider that to be my next phone.

 

[dellAbait]

Please tell me more about how I am insecure.

If you're not insecure then perhaps you're just immature. You're all over place bashing any phone that isn't a 6+. You invariably show up on any thread not praising the 6+ with comments like "minus", or "why would you own a blackberry." Your sig is also begging people not to bash the 6+, or else! This is what I'm seeing.

 

[MinEderPlayz]

If you're not insecure then perhaps you're just immature. You're all over place bashing any phone that isn't a 6+. You invariably show up on any thread not praising the 6+ with comments like "minus", or "why would you own a blackberry." Your sig is also begging people not to bash the 6+, or else! This is what I'm seeing.

Well yeah you can call me immature, I guess I am then. But I am not insecure
By the way, I think the iPhone 6 is perfectly fine, but so far a large number of iPhone 6 owners actually bash the Plus which is also why I do it the other way around. People say "courageous get the 6" because they "dare to admit the 6 Plus is too big for everyone", just like the "iPhone 6 is far superior". They even invent an amount of lag for the 6 Plus that is nowhere near realistic. Yes it lags here and there, but clearly not as horrible as some describe it, like when scrolling (wtf?). A few even say the Plus is "the next iPad 3", which is definitely incorrect given both the CPU and GPU are very powerful and have to push less pixels than on the aforementioned iPad. This whole sub forum is full of braggers and bashers anyway, and call me immature for that, but I just go with the flow.

 

[SnowLeopard2008]

How about iPhone 4? My favorite iPhone that I personally have had and used for an entire 2 year contract period is the iPhone 4. It's also the most durable, again of the iPhones I have personally used. No protruding anything. No chamfers that scratch easily. No glossy plastic backs. It was one of the only iPhones that you could use without a case (the antenna issue was/is a non-issue) and still come out looking "new" under normal use. 3G/3GS has glossy plastic backs that scratch easily. 5/5S has chamfers. 6/6 Plus has protruding lenses.

 

[Kurios2]

Am I the only person here who prefers the iphone 5s over the 6? I just don't like the shape or feel of the 6. Also, the gold color on 5s was perfect but on the 6, its too much. If there is anyone selling their 5s, either verizon or tmobile, please let me know as I am interested in buying.

From the tests I viewed on cnet, 5s turned on faster than both 6's. I had to upgrade from 4 and missed 5 & 5s. Reviews were outstanding for 5s. Member of my family has the 5s and it's fast with no problems. My Space Gray with 128GB is awesome, coming from a 4 16GB.

You can find the 5s on ebay and other sites. Good luck!