Iphone 5 to 5s, worth it?!

welshboy · 30 Oct 2013 at 08:10

Is it worth the upgrade from 5 to 5s.

I buy out right so i have been debating this since launch.

Thanks

McBain · 30 Oct 2013 at 08:12

I believe the general consensus is that it's not worth it.

Steedie · 30 Oct 2013 at 08:34

Having had a play with a 5S, and having a chance to compare it to my 5, I'd say it's far from worth it, it's the first iPhone I've not bought. Go for it if you have the cash that it doesn't matter, but otherwise I'd say hold on for the 6.

Fat Dog · 30 Oct 2013 at 08:36

IMHO, it's simple. It is worth it, for touch ID and touch ID alone. It's brilliant, would hate not to have it now.

Minstadave · 30 Oct 2013 at 08:43

Nope not worth it at all.

InertProtocol · 30 Oct 2013 at 10:13

Nope i wouldn't bother either. Hardly seems worth it for an few extra features.

Nymins · 30 Oct 2013 at 10:20

Not worth it. By the time the speed and 64bitness is taking advantage, the iPhone 6 will be out anyway.

lamboman · 30 Oct 2013 at 11:33

Not remotely. During day to day use they feel virtually identical in terms of speed. Best to put the money towards the next generation (as Nymins was implying, I think

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The_Baron · 30 Oct 2013 at 11:34

Very much doubt it

Sho · 30 Oct 2013 at 11:36

Nope.

Nickyyy · 30 Oct 2013 at 12:15

Absoutley not, get a HTC one or similar! I done the same, and haven't looked back

malachi · 30 Oct 2013 at 12:26

glenimp617 · 30 Oct 2013 at 12:32

It's the same usual upgrade bump

3 > 3GS

4 > 4s

5 > 5s

You have to ask yourself if the following upgrades are worth it for YOU

A7 Processor
Better Camera with 120fps Video
Touch ID

There must be some limitations with your 5 to make you think about upgrading. What are they? Unless you want a new toy and have the gadget itch. If you do, buying another iphone won't scratch that itch. You need something else.

Deleted member 77746 · 30 Oct 2013 at 18:30

Not worth the change in my eyes. Best save on the bill than upgrade. This all depends if you have money just to throw away on latest technology.

skymook · 30 Oct 2013 at 18:33

I agree. I think that the fingerprint reader is cool, and the camera is better, but if you have a 5, not really worth upgrading for just this alone.

inogen · 30 Oct 2013 at 18:42

I wouldn't (I haven't!) upgrade from a 4S to a 5S. Never mind from a 5.

Hopefully the 6 will have NFC. I'd think about upgrading for that.

ince · 30 Oct 2013 at 19:33

No chance

uvarvu · 30 Oct 2013 at 20:41

I went for it for Touch ID alone and I'm not looking back. It really is that good.

Combat Fighter · 31 Oct 2013 at 00:10

uvarvu said:
I went for it for Touch ID alone and I'm not looking back. It really is that good.

Have to agree I am finding it quite useful.

I went from 4S -5S so was a nice upgrade for me.

Marky · 31 Oct 2013 at 05:24

I moved from the 5 to the 5S when it was released - It wasn't worth it. The TouchID is a great bit of kit, but that's really all you'll notice an improvement in, unless you use the camera a lot which is much better.

Saying that, I'm travelling at the moment, so the extra security of the TouchID is very nice to have...