Apple iPhone 5

14717 reviews

Nov, 2024

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usability (2917)
performance (1903)
design (1153)
portability (1096)
screen (799)

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battery (2286)
price (741)
reliability (242)
reception (173)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 14717 reviews of Apple iPhone 5. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the screen and design. The portability and performance are also appreciated, whereas there are some less positive opinions about the reception and reliability. There are mixed opinions on the social networking functionality and price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Apple iPhone 5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Apple iPhone 5

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1104 user reviews of Apple iPhone 5 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the design and portability are overall positive. The price and usability are also appreciated. There are some mixed opinions about the connectivity and reliability.

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78% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Apple iPhone 5

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6349 user reviews of Apple iPhone 5 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviews about the design and portability are generally positive. The usability and price also get good opinions, but many are less positive about the social networking functionality and connectivity.

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72% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Apple iPhone 5

alaTest has collected and analyzed 58 user reviews of Apple iPhone 5 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.ca. Comments about the sound and price are generally positive. The size and portability are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the battery and usability.

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usability, battery

81% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Edward Chester (trustedreviews.com)

iPhone 5 Review | Trusted Reviews

iPhone 5 review: Is the iPhone 5 all it's cracked up to be? Does it still rule the roost? Read the definitive review.

Stunning design and build ; Taller, more colourful display ; 4G connectivity and superfast processor

Scratchprone chassis ; New Maps app is a step backwards ; Lacks NFC

Aug, 2019

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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

iPhone 5

Updated: Is the iPhone 5 still top dog ten months on?

Stunning design and build, Taller, more colourful display, 4G connectivity and superfast processor

Scratchprone chassis, New Maps app is a step backwards, Lacks NFC

Sep, 2013

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Expert review by : Gareth Beavis (techradar.com)

iPhone 5 review

The iPhone 5 re-energized Apple's smartphone, but it's now long in the tooth

Great design ; Larger screen ; Quality camera

High price ; Poor maps ; Ageing OS

The best iPhone yet - but given the power of the competition and the high price, not the best smartphone.

Jun, 2016

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Expert review by : Luke Peters (t3.com)

Hands on: iPhone 5 review

The Apple iPhone 5 thinner, lighter and faster than its predecessors

Bigger screen ; 4G capability ; Better front-facing camera

No iP5-specific iOS 6 features ; Battery life still not great ; Prefer the old Maps design

Sep, 2012

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Apple iPhone 5

Faster, lighter, bigger, better: iPhone 5 is the best iPhone yet

Lighter, smarter design ; lightning fast interface and web browsing ; superb sound ; bigger pictures

Apple Maps is too much of a work in progress ; adapter issue is a pain ; interface now lacks wow factor ; expensive

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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Apple iPhone 5

There is no hype in the world of technology or smartphones that comes anywhere near that which surrounds the iPhone. It's the single device that draws more rumour, more speculation, more comment, more analysis than any other. What Apple has created...

Design, screen, 4G, features

Will scuff, iOS 6 plays it too safe

What Apple has created with the iPhone 5 is an extremely polished smartphone that oozes appeal. It's incredibly well built, easy to use, features a beautiful screen, and comes packed with enough speed and power to service all your requirements. The...

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : Andrew Harrison (techadvisor.co.uk)

iPhone 5 review

The iPhone 5 is more than just Apple's latest high-end smartphone. In a world of huge slabs of phone the iPhone's thin profile makes it different to the Galaxy S4, Sony Xperia Z, HTC One, BlackBerry Z10, Nokia Lumia 925 and the rest of the high-end...

The iPhone 5 really is much more than a tall iPhone 4S with a new plug. The people may demand a revolution every upgrade season. But Apple may just have supplied what the people need, not what they say they want. And that's a powerful evolution on the...

Jun, 2013

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Expert review by : Hannah Bouckley (recombu.com)

Apple iPhone 5 Review: In Depth

The Apple iPhone 5. It's the flagship Apple fans have been waiting for and arrives complete with a redesigned chassis and a host of new...

Fast

UI lacks features of rivals

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : PC Advisor staff (techadvisor.co.uk)

Video: iPhone 5 review

When browsing the web, you see a little more than you did with the iPhone 5's predecessors, with the new full-screen browsing mode adding even more room for web pages.

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : Stuff.tv (stuff.tv)

Apple iPhone 5 review

Android has attacked the iPhone more viciously than ever this year, resulting in the HTC One X and Samsung Galaxy S3 knocking it from the pinnacle of our smartphone top ten . Apple needed to reply with something special, something game-changing – and...

Slickest smartphone out there, Gorgeous 16:9 Retina screen, Disconcertingly thin and light

Old accessories will need an adapter, You'll want to upgrade the Earpods, Apple Maps can get lost

Sep, 2012

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