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The IPhone 5 has finally arrived, but can it transcend its predecessor

The IPhone 5 has finally arrived, but can it transcend its predecessor

As with all smartphones, there is an expectation that it should significantly improve on previous models. If it doesn’t, then shouldn’t you just stick with your old iPhone or simply get a 4 or 4S once the 5 is out? We’ve put together a little comparison, so you can stop wondering which is better.

iPhone 5iPhone 4 SiPhone 4
Memory:
16GB, 32GB, 64GB
16GB
8GB
Processor:
A6 - Upto 2 times faster than A5
A5
A4
Display:
4 inch Retina display (1136x640 resolution = 326 pixels per square inch)
3.5 inch Retina display (960x640 resolution = 326 pixels per square inch)
3.5 inch Retina display (960x640 resolution = 326 pixels per square inch)
iSight Camera:
8MP with autofocus and face detection, Tap to Focus,LED Flash ,Backside Illumination sensor,Five-element lens, Hybrid IR filter, f/2.4 aperture
8MP with autofocus and face detection, Tap to Focus,LED Flash ,Backside Illumination sensor,Five-element lens, Hybrid IR filter, f/2.4 aperture
5MP with autofocus and face detection Tap to Focus, LED Flash, Backside Illumination sensor, Four-element lens,f/2.4 aperture
Video Recording:
1080p HD video recording with improved video stabilisation and face detection, 30 fps,Tap to focus while recording, LED Light, Take still photos while recording, Face detection
1080p HD video recording with video stabilisation, 30 fps, Tap to focus while recording, LED Light, Video stabilisation
720p video recording, 30 fps, Tap to focus while recording, LED Light
Operating System:
iOS6
iOS5
iOS4
Connectivity:
3G
3G
3G
Battery:
Up to 8 hours'
talk time
Up to 8 hours'
talk time
Up to 7 hours'
talk time
Design:
Glass front panel,
aluminium back panel
Glass panels front
and back
Glass panels front
and back

Verdict

Unlike the jump from the iPhone 4 to the 4s, there is a noticeable and marked improvement between generations this time around with significant improvements in both software and hardware. Overseas, fans of the iPhone franchise and serious tech critics alike are already giving rave reviews to the new device, and we expect no different once it hits South African shores.

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