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Overall Rating
0.0
Pros
- +First smartphone with a 64-bit processor, Touch ID fingerprint sensor for secure, fast unlocking, Improved camera with larger sensor and True Tone dual-LED flash, Available in a new gold color option, Strong build quality and performance ratings
Cons
- −Same design as the iPhone 5, no visual differentiation, Battery life remains a relative weak point, Touch ID had early reliability quirks for some users, Premium pricing for an incremental redesign
Expert Review
PhoneArena's user ratings for the iPhone 5S were excellent across build quality, camera, and performance, crediting the new Touch ID sensor and 64-bit A7 chip, while battery life scored more modestly than the rest of the phone.
VERDICT
The most technically significant iPhone update of its era thanks to 64-bit computing and Touch ID, even though the design stayed identical to the iPhone 5.
