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Apple IPhone 5 FILIPINO STYLE Review!
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After
a huge wave of reviews of Android phones, most of my readers or followers and
haters would think I am an iOS hater, honestly, I WAS, I honestly thought its
flaws was bad and I initially thought Apple Fanboys were brainwashed zombies
for using one. But since it was able to sell a whopping 5 million unit over a
weekend on its launch is something amazing! Curious as to why it did that
amazing feat, I decided to try one. Now that I have one and after a few hours
of use, I take back what I said, this is one hella amazing gadget! Apple’s iOS
is vastly different compared to Android, but I’ll discuss it more when my Samsung Galaxy Note 2 vs Apple IPhone 5 Review Comes Out. For now, read on and
find out what’s so good about the Apple’s latest and greatest Flagship yet.
NOTE: This is my
Fourth Branded Phone Review and my First iOS Review, I’m not as familiar with
it as I am with Android, so pardon my lack of knowledge about the phone.
1. THE PACKAGE (9.6 out of 10)
1.1 The BOX
KISS. This is one
word my Thermodynamics teacher taught us, it means Keep it Short and Staright.
The box is as simple as it gets but holding one feels very elegant, the box
reflects the phone, sleek, sexy, eye catching and very attractive!
1.2 What’s in the Box?
For
a phone which costs more than an Ultrabook and drastically higher than the best
Android Today, yes its Samsung Galaxy Note 2, one might and would expect
something special about its package, unfortunately for those expecters you get
the standard stuff. The Charger, Cable, Unit, Charger, headstes and manuals. It
maybe disappointing to see such cliché contents but I have to point out that
since these contents are apple made, you can be sure of that it has the best
quality and it is built to last. Its stock headset is one of the best you will
ever use; take extra care of it as Apple’s headset also cost a fortune.
2. PHONE SUPERFICIALITY (9.7 out of 10)
Arguably the sexiest looking phone yet. Sure there are a lot of 4 Inch
phone on the market but the Apple Iphone 5 feels so much different than other
phones. Its build is unlike any other and the build feels strong. If you have
watched tons of videos showcasing the might and strength of the IPhone 5 you
would clarify that feel. The materials are fused together nicely which result
to the amalgamation of a uniquely built phone. Before you judge me for being
too amazed by the IPhone 5’s build, let me ask you a question, have you owned
and used a Note 2 and an IPhone 5 simultaneously? Its not enough that you have
held one, if you use both phones for an extended period of time you would know
and feel the IPhone actually feels more durable than most of the phones in the
market. The back houses its amazing 8Mp Camera and flash, the top and bottom
has the power button and the speakers and the lightning port respectively, and
the sides houses the volume rocker,and sleep button. The phone looks and feels
strong and beautiful.
3. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (7.9857
out of 10)
3.1 Speakers (9.8 out of 10)
One of the most
important factor for me when choosing a phone, branded phones tend to give you
the best audio experience, as with my experience, I am yet to encounter a
branded phone with an abysmal audio quality. Apple have always had the throne
when it comes to audio quality and the IPhone 5 only continues its legacy.
Loudspeaker maya not be as loud but I highly doubt anyone will ever use its
loudspeaker for a long duration. Earphones or headsets attached, this is where
the IPhone 5 shines the most, the unbelievable unmatched quality is just great,
music sounds crisp, loud and clear, half volume will suit most well and even at
maximum volume, the quality remains intact (listening at high levels
continuously is dangerous for your health). If you are a music lover, IPhone 5
is one of the best choice.
3.2 Display / Video Playback (8.4 out of 10)
As good as its display is, the score is lowered due to its inability to
play as much video file types, you need to convert most of your videos first
before you can play them on your phone. Unless you have been an apple fan all
throughout your life or you have a super fast laptop or computer, you might be
immune to this tedious activity. The display is one of the best today.
I won’t separate Display and Video Playback for this review, I stick to
my own format.
3.3 Gaming (10 out of 10)
Apple has the most
number of games available compared to other Operating systems. There are also a
lot, I mean a WHOLE LOT of Apple Exclusive games which you will surely enjoy.
Zombie Tsunami and Tap the Frog alone made this apple experience worthwhile and
I’m just getting started. Playing games, HD or Mainstream non-HD games play
impressively on this device. The huge number of games will keep gamers
entertained, and though it is not a game but an application, I would like to
applaud Apple for Siri. She is the best assistant to have, I have looked for
various apps in android to find a match for her but none could come close. A really
really nice touch Apple! Kudos!
3.4 Camera (10 out of 10)
These Images are from the IPhone 5
Camera is an important factor for me
as I use it as my digital camera. I have found perfection in Samsung Galaxy
Note 2, but I was amazed with IPhone 5’s image quality. Sharp, clear, not that
saturated and the colors are more accurate with respect to ground truth. I was
amazed with 4s’ image quality and I was further amazed with its improvement on
the IPhone 5. Same with the Note 2, one would appreciate the improvements on technology
in a year or less.
*Ground truth allows image data to be related to real features and materials
on the ground.
3.5 Need for Speed (9.6 out of 10)
RAM and Clockspeed Review
Many
of you might wonder, what are RAM and the Clockspeed for? Should I go for
higher RAM, fewer clocks or vice versa? The answer depends on how you use the
phone. Random Access Memory (RAM) is used to determine how many apps your unit
can run simultaneously. So bigger RAM means you can multi-task much more
applications without worrying about lagging on the system.
Clockspeed is used to determine how fast your system will run a certain
application. Simply put, higher Clockspeed means faster phone. THIS IS THE
GENERAL IDEA ON RAM AND CLOCKSPEED. Factors on speed are also determined by the
chipset architecture, GPU, etc.
Sporting only a Dual-Core
Processor, haters will probably bash Apple for its decision. unless you have
tried the IPhone 5 for yourself, the response and the feel of the phone feels
quad corey, sometimes even faster. This is, with no doubt, the fastest dual
core today, it trumps Acro S’ Krait 1.5GHz Dual Core and runs as smooth as
those quad core phones. Lags can rarely be observed as Apple may have told the
truth when they said this phone runs 2x faster than the 4s.
3.6 User-Friendliness (9 out of 10)
Android and iOs are two vastly different operating system, for a first
time user, I found it to be a very user friendly OS. I have to admit I miss the
customization prowess of the Android, but I think Apple’s huge app store will
keep you busy for a while. Using this phone is very simple and noob friendly. More
insights on Android and iOS on the greatest battle of the year soon.
3.7 Battery (6 out of 10)
If you are here and
still waiting for me to actually bash apple, here it is! As amazing as this
phone is, I am very disappointed with its battery, for a phone that had much
expectation, you would expect a battery life which will actually endure heavy
usage because of its capabilities, sadly it barely lasts me a day, by a day
meaning the whole school day which is roughly about 7am-3pm. As aforementioned,
Ip5 has amazing capabilities, but it is limited by its battery life, I don’t
want to be annoyed by a low battery notification when I’m in the middle of the
game, and I surely don’t want my battery to die while im in a middle of a quest
or what not. What I’m saying is, its Arch Nemesis Android has already taken
steps in terms of battery, why o why did Apple not do the same? Anyone not
brain damaged will always want and crave for a phone they can use as long as
they can with minimal plugging to a socket, its supposed to be a mobile
smartphone not a corded smartphone, I have also heard feedback that upgrading
to 6.1 further relinquishes ip5’s battery, that is juts disappointing and sad. I
surely hope IPhone 6 or 5s will have abetter
battery than just a bigger screen and faster performance, until then I am very
disappointed with ip5’s battery.
CONCLUSION
NOT A HATER ANYMORE (9.205 out of 10)
* Performance is 70%, Package and Looks are both 15% for the total of
100% YEHEY I KNOW MATH :))
After hating Apple
so much because may hated it, I was so wrong to have judged something based on
other’s opinion. This experience maybe applied to us, one may hate another
person because that person is hated by others, unless you have actually met the
person, it will always be wrong to judge and hate him because other people do. I
have hated apple without having tried one. After trying one out, its actually
very good, what I still don’t like about it is its very steep price. You can
get a very good android phone half its price, but still that will fall on
personal preference. If you won’t mind the price, its actually a good buy,
though I will advice you to always take care of your belongings. Up next will
be the Ultimate Battle, Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Versus Apple IPhone 5! Stay tuned
for more guys J
