Why I’m not impressed with the iPhone 5

Diangson Louie September 14, 2012 · 3 min read

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Apple is known for its brave innovation that lead to the existence of amazing products. These products are one of the reasons why there’s a sudden rush in the advancement of mobile technology that we are experiencing today. But with the iPhone 5, do you think Apple is still being innovative or just playing catch-up?

You’ve seen the specs of the iPhone 5. Compared to its predecessors, yes, it has improved a lot and is the best iPhone yet. But did it bring something new to the table? Has Apple’s focus drifted to just improving rather than innovating? Has innovation stopped after they introduced the iPhone 4’s Retina display or the iPhone 4S’s Siri?

“How do we improve on something that’s so extraordinary?” – Greg Joswiak (in creating the iPhone 4S)

I’m not impressed with the iPhone 5. Everything in the iPhone 5 are just upgrades – faster, larger, bigger, thinner, and lighter. There’s nothing new to boast about. And it’s not just the iPhone 5’s case, just take a look at the new iPad. It says on Apple’s website that the iPhone 5 is “The biggest thing to happen to iPhone since iPhone.” How about making the biggest thing to happen in mobile technology since the iPhone?

Let me explain why I see the iPhone 5 as an indication that Apple starts playing catch-up. Let’s start with the display. When Apple’s competitors started manufacturing smartphones above the 3.5-inch range Apple defended that 3.5-inch is the most optimized display size for human hands. Yet here we are with the iPhone 5’s 4-inch screen. They threw the same argument for the iPad’s 10-inch display and now we’re getting reports of a 7-inch iPad in the works. See the new trend?

“Just give me something that works, and I don’t care how it does it.” – Steve Jobs

Next is iOS 6. Yes it is better but most of its new features are already on Android. Turn-by-turn navigation? Nokia Maps have been doing it for years. Panorama photo and Facebook integration? I’ve seen that before. Smarter Siri? Siri doesn’t WOW me anymore. To sum it up, they’re good upgrades and it all works for Apple. They will still sell millions of iPhones but it’s going to be in a decline. It won’t stand out much to consumers who are starting to love Android more and more every day.

Like I said, I’m not impressed with the iPhone 5. I would have been if I have the iPhone 4 and blacked out for the past two years. Will I get the iPhone 5? If I own an iPhone 3GS or 4, I would definitely consider the upgrade. But having a 4S, I’ll pass. The iPhone 4S will surely suffice. I’ll just wait for the next innovative thing.

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173 Comments

Mitee de la Cruz · 14 years ago

I like how they create the commercial though and how they exaggerate everything. From the uber precision of the cut and now they measure in micro :O. From saying that its the thinnest iPhone yet(its deceiving because razzr maxx hd at Huawei phone are the thinnest) they should have used thinner iPhone. But they forgot to include NFC, make it wider, better siri, and the Apple Magic they always use.

PS: we are here to discus why we don’t like the iPhone 5. so fanbois don’t reply with “then just choose those other phones with nfc and stuff”. if they claim they’re the best as they say. they should act like one and LEAD. but for me…. I’M DISAPPOINTED. what I see is only a shiny thingy…..

precor · 14 years ago

Mostly if not all companies, can have the liberty to exaggerate all they want, it is called marketing strategy. Even food products, beauty and health products, cars and gadgets will tell the consumers that they are better than the others or better yet they are the best product out there. A lot of products out there deceives buyers but they are still patronized.. Yun nga lang pag may nagsampa, may court case…pero who cares right, meron pa rin nag patronize.

We cannot isolate one particular phone coz there are a lot of phones out there that also claims they are the best or whatever. Preference pa rin ang nananaig.

Regarding the NFC issue, I like to see the full usage of this NFC. Not only in computers or other phone gadgets that transfers data but also it can be use in transpos, credit card payments, and even restos that have nfc. Kaya nga di ba naiinis ang mga US consumers and other countries na hindi available ang NFC sa ip5 kasi nga nagagamit nila ang nfc na yan in full extent. But here in country, hindi pa available ang nfc in its full usage. Kung computers and other gadgets lang ang use niya dito, ok lang na wala sa phone mo yan. Others will say we can wait in a few yrs. By that time iba na naman ang iPhone.

If you are disappointed with the IPhone5 at marami rin na kagaya mo ang na disappoint, but marami pa rin ang may gusto. Period. It is more than a shiny thingy, baka ang preference mo lang ay Plastic.hehehe.

Anti iTard · 14 years ago

iTards = Im going to make bili the new iPhone because it has a bigger screen and an very nice camera and because its very sosyal I mean you can flaunt it always and show people how rich you are to own such expensive garbage.

I love Apple. I hate their iTards. Apple makes great innovations. iTards ruin how commoners are to perceive Apple’s way of innovation.

But tbh I think their best product right now is their New iPod Touch 5g. It worth buying than the iPhone price-wise and specs-wise.

puto · 14 years ago

Saang blog mo kinopya ang “opinions” mo yuga?

La+ · 14 years ago

Dika ba nagbabasa at umiintindi? Hindi si yuga ang writer bobo.

jaggler · 14 years ago

kala nya siguro isa lang ang writer dito, hahaha!

Jayson · 14 years ago

iPhone 4S user here. Underwhelmed with the iPhone 5 and quite happy with my current phone. I’m just sorry I’m not as “smart” as android users and have no idea what flashing ROM means. Maybe my life will be better.

ei8bit · 14 years ago

…is not an innovation para sa iphone 5, it’s an improvement. Kunting dissapointed lang ako, mas innovative pa kasi ang 4S pero Iphone 5 will still looks and performs very well this year’s tech.

Raha Sulayman · 14 years ago

Simple lang.

iTard: I want to make bili the iPhone 5 because I am a loyal Apple customer. Loyalty above anything else. Basta Apple–take my moolah!

Huwag na ipilit na iPhone 5 exceeds the competition in any measure. It simply does not.

And yes, it makes you dumb to justify buying one citing factors other than brand loyalty.

bulate · 14 years ago

andami dami nyong cnasabi..andami dami nyong alam!!!..
buy wat you want..period!!
mga bulate kayo!!!

Roe · 14 years ago

sayang, i was planning to have 1 because i also want to experience apple phone brand just like my siblings have. Kaso, looking at the photos, parang binanat lang ung phone..ill stick to my tab 7.7 muna…

Cezar Roxas · 14 years ago

Because the Galaxy Nexus is still a better phone even though it was released on 2011! iOS is becoming the Windows XP of the mobile OS..reliable, stable and boring.

blah · 14 years ago

I have always noticed yugatech hates Apple products. Well this whole blog seems to hate everything about Apple. And the people who frequent this blog? Well, they pretty much seem to be mostly composed of Android fanboys.

Why hate? If you don’t like ’em, don’t buy them. It’s as simple as that. That goes for both parties.

Okay I’m off to an un-biased blogging website with more sensible commenters.

Jayvee · 14 years ago

In journalism, you really don’t rule out bias. Even news reports have a sense of bias in them. From the manner an article is projected, to what should be in the story, they’re all subjective and to a certain point, biased. Now, tell me, which site absolutely rules out bias? With the way you sound, I’m given the impression that you, yourself, are a fanboy (of Apple that is). As a blogger, one is entitled to an opinion. You might want to refresh your understanding of how blogging works? And before I forget, let me inform you that I, too, am very disappointed with the iPhone 5. I was expecting much from the handset as my current provider is set to offer me the handset for my retention in a couple of months. I might say pass on the iPhone 5 or take it from my carrier, then dispose it right after. I’m still way satisfied with my Samsung Galaxy SIII.

tarush · 14 years ago

I noticed that too, so sad customers don’t rely on the reviews and recommendations of bloggers today :)

They focus on techy specs while the customers based their preferences with the real world experiences. After trying out Apple products, they find it easy to use and by the time they will upgrade to a new phone, the trust is there. They know that the new model will perform as good as the older model, if not better.

Those who switched from iOS to Android will find the Android OS and apps to be not as good as the iOS versions. That will leave a mark on their mind, never again will they buy another Android phone.

That’s why Apple always tops the satisfaction ratings among smartphone and tablet users…

WIn · 14 years ago

sad?, don’t just rely on bloggers sometimes bloggers are not quite good enough as you and sometimes manufacturers give item to the blogger and review it in a good view… =)

@blah · 14 years ago

I agree. I actually noticed that for a long time already. This website lost its credibility already. Let’s just leave this blog to Android fanboys like the commenter above.

@blah · 14 years ago

My reply was pertaining to @jayvee

Jayvee · 14 years ago

LOL. I’m totally surprised! I thought you’ve already abandoned the site for “Android fans” like me? Seems like you’re still lurking around the site. Oh well, let’s take it from there. Your behavior is totally entertaining for me. Go and leave, you’re free. The site doesn’t need you either. ROFL

mau5trap · 14 years ago

It’s sad how consumers depend on the review of others to decide their purchases. In the end reviews are always going to have a tinge of subjectivity.

In the end what matters is that it satisfies your needs. Any less than that, then the person isn’t a really smart consumer.

Jayvee · 14 years ago

You’re not alone. Apple has brought a huge disappointment over the latest iPhone yet a good number of sales is imminent. I’m sharing my article on Apple and the iPhone 5 – http://www.onebigturn.blogspot.com/2012/09/apple-fruitful-company-that-was.html

Ramon · 14 years ago

It’s all about preference! :p

everyone should just drop the apple/android hatred and just accept that the world doesn’t follow what YOU want

I like my galaxy note better but I’ll admit that the iPhone 5 is pretty good too, I’ve watched how it was designed and I was impressed =p

but I’m one of those people that uses my phone for surfing the web rather than calls, and also I like how I can customize it as I please, that’s why I like the note better :-P

Kaiser · 14 years ago

I feel that the Lumia 920 is a better buy than the iPhone 5. First, it has higher pixel density than iP5 despite a larger screen. It also has better camera techonology. WP8 is also a buy, since everyone have android or ios, it’s good to have WP8 for a change (the OS itself is good). Lastly, it doesn’t have NFC, which I think is a cool addition to the plethora of specs that our smartphones already have. (Though for the geeky guys out there who want to play with their phone, choose Android.)

precor · 14 years ago

Sir, Ang NFC ba available na sa pinas?? if wala pa, kahit may s3 ka pa o other smartphones with NFC capable, hindi mo pa rin magagamit ng tam a or to its fullest. Like si Siri, hindi nga mainitindihan pag nag tagalog ka kay siri right?? NFC pa?? Matatagalan pa tayo para sa mga ganyan service dito. Newtworks nga natin eh , sub standard pa sa iba eh. Kaya nga why people are so disappointed sa NFC na eto? big deal ba talaga eto? Kaya kung isa eto sa advantage ng s3 sa iphone, in pinas setting, it is not a clear advantage, it is just an added feature without use.

Dodong · 14 years ago

NFC has nothing to do with the available network dito sa Pilipinas. Para lang siyang bluetooth. those gadgets na merong NFC can take advantage of this feature.

Mitee de la cruz · 14 years ago

@precor dyan ka nagkakamali sir… marami na pwedeng mapag gamitan ng nfc… like dun sa sinabi mo kung may mga nfc enabled gadgets ka naman madali na I connect(speakers, computers, other phones). sa windows 8 laptops sinisimulan na nila lagyan ng mga nfc yun laptops para instant connect na at instant transfer na mga files… sa phones naman madali mag connect for transfers and co-op games…. and sa tingin mo if marami na bumili ng NFC devices I ignore pa ng mga stores yun? dapat may mag set ng standard hindi naman kusa na lilitaw na lang yan…

precor · 14 years ago

@Mitee Yup I know sa mga computer, laptop, speakers and other phones naguumpisa na ang nfc, pero ganun din nagsimula ang bluetooth or wifi di ba?? bluetooth speaker, or wifi headphones, etc. Pero hangang dun lang. Ang sinasabi ko as far in other countries na sa public transpo, airports at bang establshments na may nfc capable. Kaya nga naiinis ang US consumers and other countries at hindi sinama ng Apple sa ip5 ang nfc right?? pero I am talking of our country, more than computer and other gadgets, hanging dun lang!! Bluetooth/wifi ngayon palang nag-eenjoy ang mga pinoy kahit na ang tagal-tagal na yan sa ibang countries. Kaya nga kung ang silbi for the mean time ng nfc ay parang bluetooth or more, limited pa lang ang usage nina as of now or worse yet hangang dun na lang, except na lang you use it when going abroad. Yup standard nga sa ibang countries ang nfc pero saan mo ba gagamitin ang phone mo??? So kung sinasabi mo na naguumpisa na ang nfc sa gadgets, We are still backward and pathetic..walang kawalan sa isang ordinaryong tao na walang nfc capable phone..

precor · 14 years ago

@Mitee Yup I know sa mga computer, laptop, speakers and other phones naguumpisa na ang nfc, pero ganun din nagsimula ang bluetooth or wifi di ba?? bluetooth speaker, or wifi headphones, etc. Pero hangang dun lang. Ang sinasabi ko as far in other countries na sa public transpo, airports at bang establshments na may nfc capable. Kaya nga naiinis ang US consumers and other countries at hindi sinama ng Apple sa ip5 ang nfc right?? pero I am talking of our country, more than computer and other gadgets, hanging dun lang!! Bluetooth/wifi ngayon palang nag-eenjoy ang mga pinoy kahit na ang tagal-tagal na yan sa ibang countries. Kaya nga kung ang use for the mean time ng nfc ay parang bluetooth or more than that, limited pa lang ang usage niya as of now or worse yet hangang dun na lang, except na lang you use it when going abroad. Yup standard nga sa ibang countries ang nfc pero saan mo ba gagamitin ang phone mo??? So kung sinasabi mo na naguumpisa na ang nfc sa gadgets, We are still backward and pathetic..walang kawalan sa isang ordinaryong tao na walang nfc capable phone..

Nalutos · 14 years ago

Sir Louie,

Good pm… d ko po kayo makontact sa phone nyo. Kaya dito na lang.. na order na po yun 4 dozen iphone 5 na inorder to be shipped to manila para mabenta sa tiange natin sa greenhills. Yun unit nyo, sa dady, mami, kay lola at bantay on the way na rin malalate lang ng konti.

btw nice article.

Nestor

moonshines · 14 years ago

any thoughts on windows phone 8 and the flagship device the nokia lumia 920…did give you a nice big WOW??

moonshines · 14 years ago

any thoughts on windows phone 8 and about its flagship device the nokia lumia 920…

WIn · 14 years ago

innovative or just playing catch-up
just improving rather than innovating
just upgrades â€“ faster, larger, bigger, thinner, and lighter.

Iâ€™m not impressed …..blah blah blah

and still buy iPhone 5..wtf!

John · 14 years ago

another bitter sa 4s nya.

tapos · 14 years ago

louie… yup mag s3 ka na lang. there is nothing in this article thats new or interesting. The quality is just a notch up those who are commenting hate on this site.

Ron · 14 years ago

Apple is playing catch-up with everybody else, and some of those efforts still come short.

John · 14 years ago

Haters, fuck off. If you want rooting and flashing custom ROMs, go Android. Android is for techy people. iOS is built for simplicity. Fucking twats.

Lol · 14 years ago

Nakakatawa mga comment dito. Pro lahat :))))) It has always been the Turn guys, Apple was never about the Pledge or the Prestige. Para Pro din ako diba? Ganda comment ko noh hahahaha

bakulaw · 14 years ago

mas maganda daw ang lumia 920 compare to iphone5, totoo kaya to? sir yuga ano sa palagay mo? hehehe

Harley · 14 years ago

I agree with this article. Although the advancement from the Galaxy S2 to the S3 is also similar. Besides all the eyecany and faster CPU, the Galaxy S2 can do everything that the S3 can do, except communicate via NFC. I guess the same could be said about the iPhone 5 which now supports 4G LTE. The way I see it, Apple had to release iPhone 5 due to the heavy competition in the mobile industry, even if the it has nothing really new to offer; and people will still buy and love it anyway because it is an iPhone. But it being the best phone in the world is now highly debatable now that the S3 and One X are in the market. Product competition is good for us consumers; and every product release, good or bad, will benefit all of us.

Raha Sulayman · 14 years ago

Okay lang naman talaga bumili ng iPhone because of brand loyalty. Huwag na sana ipilit ang mga baluktot na hirit kesho design is unparalleled o ecosystem is great or I have money to burn. Tunog tanga lang ang dating.

In the end, the iPhone 5 really is not worth the hype and the selling price. Talo na sa specs, hindi pa price competitive. Design? The last time I checked, Apple is not raking accolades in design. Nokia is!

That is just the truth. This is NOT hatred. So iTards, huwag magalit sa katotohanan.

Mayaman din ako. I do have the money to burn. Pero I have the brain not to burn that money.

kamote · 14 years ago

iTards hehe. tama nga naman. these fanboys will defend apple by saying something like “oh its the smoothest OS ever blah blah” pero ang totoo gusto lang nila magmalaki kasi iPhone nga naman binili nila eh. Kapag ang tao WALANG ALAM SA GADGETS, bibilin nito APPLE PRODUCTS. period.

Rajah Humabon · 14 years ago

Lol! we’re on the same boat Raha Sulayman.

patopig · 14 years ago

While I believe that Android and Windows Phone have a lot of good phones like the Samsung S3, the HTC One X, and Lumia 920, I think it would be foolish to just dismiss the new iPhone 5 without really backing it with facts.

Price wise, the iPhone 5 is bracketed along with the other manufacturer’s flagship phones. Last time I checked, the One X and the S3 are priced similarly locally at around 30-40 thousand Pesos (launch time pricing). Now you could argue that they have bigger screens and NFC but one can also argue that the iPhone is constructed with more premium materials and not just plastic.

Design is a very subjective topic but for a lot of people a slim phone made out of aluminum and glass (that is also thinner than the previous iteration) is classier than a phone made of plastic. Then again, it is a preference. No point in bashing other people’s preference.

As for the hype, was there really any? Did Apple come out and say that they were coming out with the fastest, biggest (display), with all the features such as NFC/LTE/BT4/Wireless charging before the launch of the iPhone 5? Even during the launch, the iPhone 5 was primarily compared to the previous versions. So really where is the hype?

If you look at the initial hands on feedback from a lot of gadget sites a lot of them say that the thinner, lighter albeit taller iPhone 5 is a thing of beauty. So I think that still counts as “design” points.

You speak of no ill will against iPhone fans but you use a derogatory term against them. I’m sorry but that is just hypocrisy.

I think if you really had the money and the brains then you would have backed up your claims with actual facts rather than stooping low with your poorly constructed criticism.

kangkong · 14 years ago

Anak ka ng kamote @kamote. Walang alam? Kamote ka pala mag isip eh. Nakabili na ako ng Apple products. Choice ko yun at pera ko yun. May mga reason ako kaya yung ganung products binili ko.

Pero para sabihin mong walang alam ang mga bumibili ng Apple products, isa kang malaking TANGA. Bagay sayo UN mo kasi kamote ka mag isip.

OFO · 14 years ago

It all boils down on your personal preference. I may not be impressed with the iPhone 5, but i’m still considering on upgrading. I currently have an iPhone 4s, since we’re all getting the iOS6 by the 19th, there’s just no reason for me get all hyped up by the announcement of the iPhone 5.

I’m still considering on upgrading because of two things. First, the design. Yes, i am very much happy on how my 4s fits my hands, on how gorgeous the back plate of the device is, but the 1.7mm decrease on it’s thickness from the latter is something i just can’t not like. Plus, the new aluminum back plating is actually more classy looking than the piano-esque finish of the 4s.

Second would be the 1.2mp 720p front facing camera. For some reason, i love using my phone’s front facing camera as an alternative to a mirror, and it’s just perfect.

Like what i said above, it all boils down on personal preference. Some people prefer “premium” items, some don’t.

And for those who address apple fans as iTards or AppleFanTards, shame on you. I think it’s very uncivilized of these people bashing apple fans because:
A. Apple fans buy apple products because they can pay for them and
B. It’s a lifestyle choice.

don’t hate. appreciate.

Raja bin laden · 14 years ago

D ka maya man sa utak. Kalinin mo pera mo Baka tumalino ka

Picus · 14 years ago

With the current specs of iPhone 5, its really hard to decide if I’ll upgrade my iPhone 4.

Some highlights of 5 that looks worth it to upgrade but not covered enough for Phil:

– LTE: no clear data plan price yet with Globe/Smart/Sun. Globe currently would roll out LTE in Makati then would follows in other places but when?

– Siri: Philippines is not integrated with it for facebook, twitter, movies, etc…

– Maps: 3D building works only in USA

– Facetime over 3G: this is really great which you can use even in remote area as long as theres 3G signal. They should have done this long time ago that you can either use it via wifi or 3G

– NFC: they said there’s NFC antenna but why didn’t Apple mention it, I guess its not ripe yet and not many support it yet. They can just have it activated in the future by upgrading the iOS to v6.5 / 7 Its already in standby

freya · 14 years ago

now let’s see how apple can make money on this after sept. 12…can they maintain their shine from the same mega-loyal ios users or they’ll shift to android…

Marcelino · 14 years ago

Everyone is disappointed ONCE AGAIN (same thing last year with the 4S).

I can now predict the features of iPhone 5S:
– Same 4″ Screen (A remake of the 4S from the 4)
– Same dimensions and weight
– Apple A7 Chip
– iOS 7
– 12 MP camera
– Siri
– NFC

and what else?

Do you think Apple can sustain this, year after year?

momus · 14 years ago

people need not to be impressed to buy something. it’s just a STATUS SYMBOL. apple will still profit because their gadgets are overpriced.

fredson · 14 years ago

it’s the “colonial mentality” of the people

haykal lorena · 14 years ago

Likewise. I felt lost some magic touch to introduce something revolutionary that that would make competition copy.

Kevin · 14 years ago

Even from an iPhone4 user point of view, the “upgrade” is underwhelming (not impressed with 4S’ Siri). And most importantly, read this:
http://www.zdnet.com/the-apple-taxman-cometh-7000004251/

darksen · 14 years ago

Alam nyo kung bakit bibili din ang iba ? wag nyo kasi e assume na yung karamihan nagka iPhone4S na. Yung iba kasi low end ang phone ngayon o di kaya taon na di bumibili ng smartphone at malay nyo nagkaroon ng pera, nag improve ang pamumuhay at gusto magka iphone. Syempre ang bibilhin nila yung latest na ipHone 5 na o S3. Upgrade upgrade lang yan. Its their turn to experience iPhone naman.

obra · 14 years ago

i agree. BB na nga is the new nokia…halos ng makakasalubong ko nga puro BB hawak kasi afford na talaga pero syempre sa gustong lumevel-up eh depende na yan kung iphone or high-tech android gagamitin.

rocketlog · 14 years ago

Yep, my thoughts exactly. Back when the first retina display was released, the rest of the market started trying to push their pixel density trying to match that of the iPhone. I even liked the fact that the iPhone 4’s 5MP camera was being pitched against 12MP cameras of its competition and was to some extent winning.

Then iPhone 4S was released, and guess what, voice assistants started getting the attention. Siri wowed quite a lot of people (non-Apple haters). Google probably started pushing the Google Now team to release it sooner.

So when I think about the current release of iPhone 5. I just think, meh, the Galaxy S3 is way better than this and it’s a few months older.

I’ve never really been an iPhone fan but I still believed that the iPhone was one of the triggers that kept pushing the phone innovations faster. But no more.

The late Steve Jobs was probably the glue that kept Apple running the way it was.

~~~~ ang daldal ko.

oldmanjenkins · 14 years ago

â€œHow do we improve on something thatâ€™s so extraordinary?â€ â€“ Greg Joswiak (in creating the iPhone 4S)

Answer: Make it SUPER extraordinary!!

What a sorry excuse for Apple.

Techjunkeez · 14 years ago

Never been an iPhone lover.

guru · 14 years ago

Bibili rin naman ang tao. Most people just need to text, call, and connect to the internet. The iPhone does all of that, in such a gorgeous manner, with flair and all. The phone’s design is still to beat. Admit it, while the S3 may be specs-superior, Apple’s marketing is the one bringing in all the money. And that’s all that matters for most. Wala na silang pakialam sa mga specs. Aanhin mo naman ang phone na superior in specs (where majority of pinoys dont cAre about) kun pangit din tignan to.

kaninglamig · 14 years ago

isang malaking tama ka dyan…bakit ba naimbento ang android in the first place? di ba dahil kay ios? at saka kahit anong sabihin nyo iba pa rin market value ng iphone kesa androids. aanhin ang super megalicious specs kung ang mabilis naman depreciation nya kesa iphone na mas mataas parin presyo kahit more than 6 months or a year mo na gamit…pareho lang sila okay. it’s a matter on how you’ll absorb what iphone did and for sure may kakalaban sa iphone5 parin.. so in short tatamarin ka na ibenta ang phone mo kasi bargain na presyo kahit fully-loaded yan…depende nalang po talaga sa user yan…

Dave · 14 years ago

I agree. I have an iPhone 4S and I am still very much happy with it. Perhaps iPhone 5S will make me reconsider.

Jeric · 14 years ago

i got an iphone 4 and still not worth the upgrade to iphone 5… if i have the money right now, i would get an S3…. for me, the last best iphone was the 4…. after that not worth it.

anon · 14 years ago

Whether you’re impressed or not is immaterial. People will still buy it. Sorry na lang sa mga self-professed nerds saying the iPhone’s specs are this or that. As if naman kayo ang yumayaman everytime a droid is sold. Haters gonna hate.

Idroid · 14 years ago

Don’t confuse techies with haters. Obviously you only knew Iphone on the surface, you do your homework not just say a stupid comment as “haters” as a last resort to a mobile geeks who laid facts on the table, trust me they know better. At this day and age we really have to be keen on details and look for our options to really get what we pay for or more. If you have so much to spend for a phone then go for Iphone for all Icare.

Abetoy · 14 years ago

Lesson: What you need is not always what you want!

Kendra · 14 years ago

i just missed steve jobs more because of this disappointment but let’s see how ios users will embrace this new product because in US, they care more on the brand first then second is its features. samsung is really a huge contender but we are talking about the strength and loyalty of iphone users versus the scattered (bec. of diff. brands)android supporters…

carl cabusas · 14 years ago

Well said mate…now if you are running for president in this republic, you lemme know. hahahaha. Houston, Apple is having a big problem!

crackinthewall · 14 years ago

It was okay, nothing really groundbreaking. I was a bit disappointed with the resolution because there was simply no reason for them not to go with a 720p panel given that it’s already available in the 4″ variety. Unlike the time when Apple introduced their retina display, the higher resolution this time wasn’t well planned out. They could have gone with 720p and it would have produced the same effect PLUS the iPhone 5 will be able to say that it does HD. If you’re going to force users to see letter-boxed apps, might as well go with something more appealing.

The thing about Apple is that they don’t really innovate in the same way that other companies do. Most phone manufacturers will try to push beyond the limits and will give their flagship phones a feature that will soon become a standard on other handsets. Just look at bluetooth, 3G, front-facing camera, stellar cameras (for a phone relative to its release date), mobile gaming, full-featured web browser, video out, syncing contents with the PC/cloud, turn-by-turn navigation, voice assistant, etc. None of these appeared on the iPhone first and we have been enjoying these features way before it was introduced.

What Apple does best is to refine the experience of using these technology and package it in such a way that it will sound so new and revolutionary. They make these things easier to use for the average consumer and that works really well. Nokia Maps was already in a league of its own even before Google Maps was used on Android and the iPhone. Siri was done in such a way that you can use something closer to natural language instead of the arbitrary voice commands that was required for other phones. So no, I never really had the impression that Apple is soooo innovative and I like their products because of their attention to detail and stellar customer support. I’ll choose a Mac over a PC any day but when it comes to phones, I’ll choose the device that has the best features for the price. Sadly, the iPhone isn’t the one that fits my needs.

frenchy · 14 years ago

I couldn’t have said it better. :)

locke · 14 years ago

The reason they can’t go with 720p I think is due to the apps. iOS doesn’t scale easily as android so they normally do double resolution when they increase screen res. Example:
iPhone, iPhone 3G/3GS – 480 x 320
iPhone 4/4S – 960 x 320
iPad 1/2 – 1024 x 768
iPad 3 – 2048 x 1536
Since they can’t source a screen with double resolution of 960 x 640, they just added vertical pixels so devs won’t have a hard time updating apps, as opposed to having a totally different resolution. People now would say the iOS platform is “fragmented”

Mr. Serious · 14 years ago

Sure. You’re still gonna buy it and you know it :)

Blake · 14 years ago

Even if I liked the specs and everything of the iPhone 5, I can’t still afford it… it’s too expensive! x.x

RedSimba · 14 years ago

Dapat name nian is iPhone 4sS hindi iPhone 5

S for the extra size ^_^

Fur Javier · 14 years ago

Looks like Apple got paid a billion dollars to promote the Galaxy S3!

JustSayin · 14 years ago

True!

i was hoping apple would set the bar like they did with the iPhone, but it seems that they have fallen behind. Now, its catch up and about the apple brand being the decision maker for consumers.

no NFC? hmm.. just a thought that maybe Apple is waiting for the right moment to actually add it to their phones, and re-package it as something revolutionary. ie. announcing video calls over the phone with the old iPhones and calling it facetime. –> which existed since the start of the 3G generation.