Camera Shootout: iPhone 5 vs iPhone 4S

iPhone5 boasts of a better and stronger 8MP camera than the iPhone 4S. However the point to be noted is that the iPhone5 is a thinner handset and camera is always a concern in such handsets.

iPhone5 camera is a slighter wider than the 4S (4.28mm Vs 4.13mm) however it should not make much of a difference.

In one of our previous post, iPhone 5 beats iPhone 4S in video stabilization. However, the latter captures finer details. Having said that, we are curious how the iPhone 5 will do in a camera shootout with its predecessor.  Let's find out below.

A comparison of several photos of iPhone 4S and iPhone5 indicates that the colors are more accurate in iPhone5 photos. However, it really takes an effort to spot the difference.

It also has better contrast and a slightly lower amount of noise, plus slightly better sharpness. iPhone5 also boasts of better color rendering.

The iPhone 5 camera module had to be 18% smaller than the one in the 4S to fit into the thinner phone. Apple has actually managed to get the most of its 8MP camera and that’s actually a great achievement.

However those carrying iPhone 4S should not worry as the handset still has one of the best cameras in the market.

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Nano-SIM cards for iPhone 5 in T-Mobile stores

iPhone users subscriber to T-Mobile can now get the Nano-SIM cards used on the iPhone 5.

Apple is not selling the iPhone 5 devices through T-Mobile however it allows T-Mobile subscribers to get Nano-SIM card through T-Mobile store for the unlocked iPhone 5 on its 4G HSPA+ network. The said SIM Card only started to show up just this weekend and it might not be available in U.S yet as per TmoNews.

If you wanted to use the card and login to T-Mobile’s network, your iPhone must be an unlock version already. A an unlocked iPhone 5 will cost $649(16GB), $749(32GB) and $849(64GB) and can be purchased directly from Apple Store or from carriers such as At&t and Verizon.

Since the iPhone 5 volume is smaller than that of the iPhone 4S, extra space are needed. Nano-SIM is the best sim card that suits iPhone 5. This Nano-SIM is 40% smaller than the micro-SIM card, and it’s the first to be used in a smartphone so it’s rare.

Nano-Sim is the official 4th form of factor SIM card as per European Telecommunications Standard Institute. Eventually, Nano-SIM will be easy to find but for now, would you get it or wait?

Comparison of the Video Stabilization of the iPhone 5 and the iPhone 4S

During the unveiling of the iPhone 5 there was a lot of bragging from about the smartphone’s improved video stabilization. However, the predecessor iPhone 4S actually had a great video stabilization so there are concerns whether the new iPhone 5 will top that.

A test was done to determine which iPhone will have the best video stabilization. The test actually involves strapping the two devices on a stand so they both face the same type and amount of shakes.

Based from the test, the iPhone 5 has a wider viewing angle than the predecessor when it comes to recording videos. This will allow the users to fit more aspects in the frame. However, there are fewer pixels to describe each part of it.

The results reveal that the iPhone 5 actually produces steadier videos with the camera movement smoother with a very pleasing result. However, the iPhone 4S actually captures videos in a finer detail. For instance, it’s easier to read the signs and the video is actually sharper compared to the iPhone5.

Note that, both iPhone 5 and 4S utilize a digital video stabilization and not an optical one like that of the PureView 8MP snapper of the Nokia Lumia 920.

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Battery Life issues for iPhone 5?

It seems the trend with the iPhone generation is very poor battery life. There has been complaints from users of the iPhone 5 of poor battery life which is quite similar to those which came up immediately after the release of the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, and the iPhone 3GS. The question is, are users supposed to console and compromise with the battery life issues of the iPhone 5 just because the predecessors suffered the same fate?
 

The biggest issue however, is the fact that there is very little troubleshooting information from Apple yet so many users have complained about the battery life. However, there is just one thread from Apple Forums which is actually more of a self-help thread where users discuss amongst themselves without any useful feedback from Apple.

Looking at the self-help stories and suggestions to this particular issue, some of the solid information one can come up with regarding this issue has been summarized below.

• First, the iPhone user can restore the iPhone in iTunes the regular way, but without restoring any backups (since it will carry over software bugs)
• Let the iPhone go through a few battery cycles (that is let the battery drain out and charge it up completely a few times)

So try out a few of these suggestions and maybe you don’t have to get completely disappointed with the malfunctions of the newly released iPhone 5.

Finally, the new iPhone 5 is here for a short review!

The latest iPhone from Apple is finally here. The iPhone 5 is completely different from the iPhone 4S in several aspects. For instance, it is thinner, lighter, and faster but it has a similar shape with its predecessor.

 

The handset is powered by an A6 chipset which makes it faster than iPhone 4S. With a sleek design and a magnificent aluminum finish, the device is simply spectacular. Though it actually doesn’t look or feel bigger than the iPhone 4S, it has a bigger display and very little changes with the iOS.

The A6 chipset makes all the applications in the phone faster such as loading pages while browsing, games and also the common built-in apps such as the Calendar etc.

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iTunes get 10.7 update

Just after launching the iPhone 5, new iPod nano and iPod touch models, we expected Apple to lay off guard and watch the reviews of its unveiling event.

But Apple has more tricks in its sleeves than we expected and it has decided to launch the new update for iTunes on September 12th. It could not wait till the iOS 6 got launched in September 19th.  It has also released the Golden Master (GM) version of the OS to its creative developers.

The iTunes updates are expected to come with the new iPods and get a head start to work with the latest iOS 6 update.  It uses 165MB of storage and seems pretty good.

Apple has also released the final retail version of the iOS 6 for its developers. Although many iDevices have already used the iOS 6 Beta version, the iOS 6 GM developers can test their apps before the iOS 6 gets launched on September 19th.

Xcode 4.5GM was also released for all developers to make apps for iOS 6. The iOS 6 will work in most of Apple’s devices including the iPhone 5, iPhone 3G, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, new iPad, iPad 2 and also the fourth generation iPod touch.