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92
Engadget
Score
The best in its category. We highly recommend it.
92

The best in its category. We highly recommend it.

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The Engadget Score is a unique ranking of products based on extensive independent research and analysis by our expert editorial and research teams. The Global Score is arrived at only after curating hundreds, sometimes thousands of weighted data points (such as critic and user reviews).

Engadget Review

The iPhone 5s is an evolution of the iPhone 5, and isn't necessarily a must-have. It ushers in new technologies that will soon be standard on all of Apple's devices. While most consumers will be happy with the 5c, the 5s is better-suited for gamers and power users.

Pros
  • A7 chip offers fast performance and 64-bit support
  • Touch ID works as advertised
  • Global LTE support
  • Improved camera
Cons
  • Last year's design
  • Touch ID needs third-party support
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Scores

Engadget

92
 

User Reviews

90
oakie
after 6 years, it's still the iPhone you recognize but further refined and nearing...read more
100
gigathlete
I have owned iPhones since the first one in 2007. The 5S provides great advances...read more
90
frankspin
Coming over from Android I had a lot of concerns about if I could transition...read more
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89
Average Critic Score

Reception and call quality

90
 

Display

90
 

Battery life

81
 

Camera

93
 

Ease of use

87
 

Design and form factor

88
 

Portability (size / weight)

84
 

Media support

80
 

Durability

83
 

Ecosystem (apps, accessories, etc.)

89
 

How It Stacks Up

Apple iPhone
90
Apple

iPhone X

Engadget

90
 

Critic

91
 

User

87
 
Samsung Galaxy
90
Samsung

Galaxy S7 Edge

Engadget

90
 

Critic

90
 

User

70
 
ASUS

ZenFone Zoom

Engadget

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Critic

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User

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Sony

Xperia Z5 Premium

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How It Stacks Up

Apple iPhone
90
Apple

iPhone X

Engadget

90
 

Critic

91
 

User

87
 
Samsung Galaxy
90
Samsung

Galaxy S7 Edge

Engadget

90
 

Critic

90
 

User

70
 
ASUS

ZenFone Zoom

Engadget

Not yet scored
 

Critic

Not yet scored
 

User

Not yet scored
 
Sony

Xperia Z5 Premium

Engadget

Not yet scored
 

Critic

Not yet scored
 

User

Not yet scored
 
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