It's spending season this fortnight, that time of the year when you're most likely to be splurging your money on a gadget. In this series, our crew of gadget-obsessed boffins pick the best deal in each category, from entry-level dual-SIMs to superphones, tablets, ultraportables and luxury laptops. We've spent plenty of time deliberating on our choices, saving you the trouble of poring through a sea of specs sheets, reviews and benchmarks. Today we're gonna tell you why we think the iPhone 5 is the best superphone/smartphone you can buy. Feel free to debate your choices and suggest alternatives in the comments below.
Apple iPhone 5 – Overview
This is the new generation Apple iPhone which just recently launched in the Indian market. Apple officially unveiled this smartphone on September 12, 2012 and it is also the first Apple iphone to sport a larger 4-inch display with an 16:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone comes with iOS6 and it is powered by a dual-core Apple A6 processor clocked at 1.2GhHz. It comes in two colors including – Black/Slate and White/Silver. One disappointment is Apple Maps but you can use the MapMyIndia app which is a great replacement. It is rated to provide up to 8 hours of talktime.
Apple iPhone 5 – Overview
This is the new generation Apple iPhone which just recently launched in the Indian market. Apple officially unveiled this smartphone on September 12, 2012 and it is also the first Apple iphone to sport a larger 4-inch display with an 16:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone comes with iOS6 and it is powered by a dual-core Apple A6 processor clocked at 1.2GhHz. It comes in two colors including – Black/Slate and White/Silver. One disappointment is Apple Maps but you can use the MapMyIndia app which is a great replacement. It is rated to provide up to 8 hours of talktime.
Specs
- Apple iOS6
- Dual-Core Apple A6 processor clocked at 1.2GHz
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi hotspot
- DC-HSDPA, 42 Mbps; HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps, LTE, 100 Mbps; Rev. A, up to 3.1 Mbps
- 8 megapixel rear camera with autofocus and LED Flash, front facing 1.2 megapixel camera
- 4-inch LED-backlit IPS display, 640x1136 pixels resolution, 326 ppi pixel density
- 1,440 mAh battery
Pros
- Great design and display
- Extremely lightweight
- A huge range of quality apps and games
Cons
- The default navigation app “Apple Maps” is a downgrade from Google maps.
- Known camera issues
- No major improvements on the OS front
Bottom Line
It is a great update to the previous generation iPhone with a great design and a few new interesting features. Needless to say it is the best iPhone till date with a gorgeous 4-inch Retina display. However, there are great Android devices in the market which cost lesser.
Alternatives: Samsung Galaxy S III, HTC One X+, HTC 8X, LG Optimus G, Nexus 4
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