The new iPhone, the iPhone 5, changes many things compared to its predecessor, the iPhone 4S. First of all, the physical shape of the phone is different thanks to its 4-inch screen (as opposed to the 4S's 3.5-inch display). This makes the iPhone 5 taller, though thanks to some impressive engineering, it's the same width and is even lighter. New features include a faster processor and high-speed 4G LTE networking.
What's New
- Faster A6 processor
- Larger 4-inch screen
- Improved back camera (but still 8 megapixels); user-facing camera is upgraded to 1.2 megapixels and 720p HD video
- 4G LTE cellular networking
- Lightning dock connector
What's The Same
- Siri
- 8 megapixel camera
- 1080p HD recording
- Support for Sprint network
- Music playback
- Wi-Fi Internet connection
- App Store & 3rd-party apps support
- iTunes & iTunes Store support
- Data apps -- email, calendar, address book, etc.
- FaceTime
- Retina Display screen
- Works on AT&T and Verizon
The Reviews
About.com, 4.5 stars: "At first glance, that's the reaction many have to the iPhone 5. It's features are very similar to the iPhone 4S, the price hasn't changed. But that first glance is deceiving. While the iPhone 5 may not be revolutionary, it's far from evolutionary" ... read full review
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The Price
To get these prices, you must sign up for a 2-year contract with AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon.
- 16 GB - US$199
- 32 GB - US$299
- 64 GB - US$399
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Last Updated: Oct. 22, 2012
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