The iPhone 5 release date is Sept. 21, but some may be wondering whether it's worth standing in line for hours for the new Apple smartphone. The recently announced iPhone 5 has new dimensions, a larger display, faster technology, and is definitely an upgrade from the iPhone 4S, but not a quantum leap. Apple is trying to regain the lead in the smartphone market, which they lost to Samsung earlier this year. On Wednesday Sept. 12, Apple presented the iPhone 5 in San Francisco. It stands out from the previous iPhone 4S mainly due to a larger screen, a thinner casing and the faster LTE technology. It has improved features on the camera and the new 8-pin dock connector.
"It is the thinnest and lightest iPhone we've ever made," said Apple marketing vice president Philip Schiller who presented the new model.
The iPhone 5 will sell, but for the next model, users should expect something really new. The competition in the smartphone market is intensifying. Samsung has established themselves with various models as the market leader. But rivals such as Nokia, Motorola and HTC are also throwing big blows with their new models.
Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, failed to make many critics salivate Wednesday when he lifted the veil on the iPhone 5. Despite the lack of surprises and the fact that many users expected more by the end of the keynote, it is no doubt that the new smartphone from Apple will be the envy of many people.
So should you buy the iPhone 5 or not?
If you already have the iPhone 4S, a Samsung Galaxy S2 or S3, or another smartphone with an 8 megapixel sensor, the iPhone 5 will not dramatically change your life. The sensor of the camera of the iPhone 5 has not changed since the 4S, it remains at 8 megapixels and has not gone up to 12 as we might have thought before the keynote. However, Apple promises a better light sensitivity, faster with the new processor and highlighted the possibility of making beautiful panoramic photos. The Galaxy S3 already does the same thing, and most options unveiled by Apple already exist in the competition. The camera of the Lumia 920, for example, has set the bar very high with a high quality sensor and advanced image stabilizer. Furthermore, the iPhone 5 camera is no match for the Sony Xperia S, which has a 12 megapixel sensor.
You use it mainly for music and videos
Apple promises the iPhone 5 battery can handle 10 hours of video and 40 hours of music playback. After some research, you might remember that the iPhone 4S also promised you 10 hours of video and 40 hours of audio playback. So there is really no innovation in that regard. Internet browsing is really improved over the previous iPhone, according to the data sheets from Apple, with up to 8 hours in 3G for the iPhone 5 vs. 6 hours for the iPhone 4S. As for surfing on Wi-Fi, it does not change much between models (10h/iPhone 5, 9h/iPhone 4S).
You use it mostly for apps and social networks
On Wednesday, Apple highlighted its new A6 chip saying its "twice as fast" as the A5. Apple says tasks should be carried out more quickly and the iPhone 5 will bring greater fluidity. But if you just want to post a picture or a new status on Facebook, is it really necessary to change smartphones?
You use it mainly for video games
In contrast, the iPhone 5 could prove very interesting for the gamers. First, because the screen is a little taller, which brings visual comfort. The A6 chip not only provides a faster gaming experience but allows for high quality graphics.
You mainly use your phone to call your partner
If you find apps and games unimportant and you mainly just make calls with your phone, save your money and use it for a nice weekend with your special someone.
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