What's our thoughts on the Apple iPhone 5s?
Review Overview:
The iPhone 5s, released in 2013, marked a significant step forward in Apple's smartphone lineup. Offering a range of new features and improvements over its predecessor, the iPhone 5, it was the first iPhone to introduce Touch ID and a 64-bit architecture. However, as a product from 7 years ago, it may struggle to compete with more recent smartphones in terms of power and performance.
Overall Score:
3.0/5
Price
3.0/5
Price: 4/5
The iPhone 5s is now considered an older model, which has considerably decreased its price point. Given its features and performance, it provides excellent value for money for those looking for a budget-friendly iOS device. However, its age might also mean less support and updates from Apple.
Cameras
3.0/5
Camera: 3/5
The iPhone 5s features an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 1.2-megapixel front-facing camera. At the time of its release, these specs were impressive, offering good quality photos and videos. Nevertheless, when compared to the camera capabilities of current smartphones, it falls short.
Power
3.0/5
Power: 2.5/5
Equipped with the Apple A7 processor, the iPhone 5s was the first 64-bit smartphone in the world. It was powerful at the time of its launch, but by today's standards, it's less impressive. It can handle basic tasks and apps, but struggles with more demanding applications and multi-tasking.
Battery Life
3.0/5
Battery: 3/5
The iPhone 5s carries a 1560 mAh battery, which offers reasonable performance. It can last a full day with light usage but might require a mid-day charge with more intensive use. Compared to modern smartphones, which often have batteries
Monthly Price History
Below is our tracked data on how much it costs to buy this phone refurbished,
and how much you can sell it for if you want quick cash. You can also
compare selling options on our site.
| Month |
Buy Refurbished (GBP) |
Sell for Cash (GBP) |
| April 2024 |
£350 |
£170 |
| May 2024 |
£340 |
£165 |
| June 2024 |
£330 |
£160 |
| July 2024 |
£320 |
£158 |
| August 2024 |
£310 |
£155 |
| September 2024 |
£305 |
£152 |
| October 2024 |
£300 |
£150 |
| November 2024 |
£295 |
£148 |
| December 2024 |
£290 |
£145 |
| January 2025 |
£285 |
£140 |
| February 2025 |
£280 |
£138 |
| March 2025 |
£275 |
£135 |
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