Lisa, you're by far my favorite reviewer I've ever encountered. You tell the unbiased truth and I love every minute of your reviews. Keep up the good work! Your work sure deserves more attention
Watching the video you may think, "Eh, not such a huge difference," but no; go to a store and try it out! It is so amazing and feel and looks so much different from even the iPhone 5!
The home button also wakes up the phone just like the power button. So it makes perfect sense to have the scanner on the home button (which is larger and more suitable for a scanner too).
I love the build quality on these devices and the Space grey with its black face. Also the tech upgrades and software, make it the first iphone I've really liked. Thanks for the review. Looking forward to the 5C review which I think a lot of companies will buy for their staff.
@ 7:03 "Our little drag slider" It is so funny how many people thought in order to change shooting modes that you had to swipe the text when you can do it from anywhere on the screen.
Lisa, you are explicit as one can be. I like the way Apple thinks and moves.. seems very user friendly for me too, who is not so a techie with too many commands to remember and apply. fab!! Would you also enlighten me what risk i have to buy this in Middle east or in India (mumbai). Esp in terms of repairs or guarantees? I would be grateful.
Apple does not have an international warranty. Best to buy in Mumbai itself, so the warranty applies. I've known Apple India to replace pieces with problems with brand new sets if still within warranty. Else you could, like me, buy an factory unlocked piece from say Apple store, Singapore, and then take the chance that it wont get faulty. It is 4 yearfs before my iphone develops problems. apple India refuses to touch it. But i fund a good repair wallah in Vashi who has got it working as good as new. :-)
Hi, Lisa Gade! :-) I think your techreviews are the best i've ever seen. I was hoping you could tell me if you will be reviewing the Samsung Ativ 9 plus anytime soon? I wont buy it until I see your review since I respect you so much as a reviewer. Thank you!
Depends on how much apps you think you are going to install. 16gb can hold a lot of photos but if you also wanna play a lot of games on it (some of them are 2+ gb) you might wanna consider 32gb.
Great review.....I was undecided between iphone 5s and Galaxy note 3.....have decided on the iphone and just bought it although I wish the screen was bigger.... your reviews were a great help......Thanks Lisa
Great review. How does it fare against normal wear and tear? Does it seem much more scratch resistant? I'm hesitant on pushing the button on Space Gray and instead looking to get the Silver since it lasts longer...
UltraPixels on the "other" phone you mentioned is different then normal 4mp cameras. Be seriously honest, anything over 6mp is overkill. 6mp is just fine for printing out 8x11 photos. I've used just about every photo printer made since the 1980s. It's more about having pixels that are closer together which is why 4K tv's look so awesome.
Getting mine 5s tomorrow morning and can't wait :D Just have a big question, should I use the screen protector on it, or is that no needed anymore ? I know the Galaxy s4 is nearly impossible to get a scratch on the screen, is the 5s in the same way?
12:45 Lisa, I think you forgot to disable pre-loading of top hits in Safari. It began loading the web page as soon as you typed it in the omnibox. That doesn't show the true rendering speed since it had a chance to do it beforehand.
I agree big time when it comes to a 4.5 or 4.7 inch screen, I look at my screen more than put the phone to my ear so I'm torn about upgrading and staying with iPhone or just going back to Android and hope for next year
No I think they improved the software too with 120fps slow mo looks cool. Finger print would have software...software to choose which shot is best/sharpest automatically.
I'm in loved with the design of the gold coloured iPhone 5S and iOS 7 is so gorgeous and the new look is really fit my style.. However, the screen is still 4 inch and its the same reason why I wouldn't buy the old iPhone 5.. I'm the person who likes to watch RUclips and use Facebook and twitter almost all the time... do you think this phone suit for me or do you have any suggestion on other phone such as HTC One or Moto X?? the screen doesn't need to be huge like Samsung Galaxy Note 3..
Correct if I'm wrong but when you title a video "review" you are supposed to give your opinion not just list the features. If I wanted to know that I can find that out on my own.
To each his own. I just got a phone with a 4.5" screen and I've sworn never to buy a phone that is bigger than this. For me it just becomes too uncomfortable to hold at that point. Now, if they eliminate more of the space outside of the screen I might be able to stretch to 4.7" or maybe even 5.0" but that would be the absolute limit for me if the device was all screen. I do agree that the iPhone's screen feels a bit cramped though.
Hello. Thank you for the video. I just received mine today and i noticed a noise on the top in on/off button... Is it normal ? Should I go to an apple store to replace it? Thanks in advance for your answer!
Pl do a comparrison between the 5, 5s and 5c coz i might be getting an iphone for either christmas or my upgrade and i wanna know whats better also whens the note 3 vid review up? X
Hi Lisa... Should I get the 16GB or the 32GB?! I'm just a student who love photohunting with my phone and I don't really keep music files in my Phone since I have an iPod.
Complex means more things to go wrong. iPhone has a smaller screen so the difference between retina and 720p or even 1080p would be next to nothing. Quality of screen would be better to improve than just upping the pixels and making games run really slow and lag. Especially with android, u need more power to run the same games compared to ios. So bigger and higher res screen doesn't make sense for android IMO.
Nice, but since I switched to my HTC one, the new iPhones just don't impress me very much. Hoping to see something more revolutionary from Apple in the future rather than small aesthetic/performance updates.
Lisa says it's the best in build quality and I am sure Apple will agree. You just got to show everyone how Apple made this beautiful design that feels so good in your hands. Just check to see if Apple covers scratch damage.
Hi, Great review! I like your cat! I have a question, for the finger print scanner can other people access it if they have not registered? And i tend to use my thumb to unlock my phone, will that still work? Thanks!
Was that LAG at 18:43 when she pulled down spotlight search? If the 5s still has lag then how can Apple say it's better than other phones which have zero lag?
I bought an ipad 4, I thought I better get a matching iPhone but I don't really care to play the same games, I might get a windows phone or android, what would you recommend one with a ok camera, and doesn't reboot on me. I was thinking the nokia 720, something cheap. As I can live without the finger print scanner and slightly better camera. ; )
I hate to admit that to myself as an Android user for years new ios 7 and iphone 5s did it this time and really good, that makes me happy actually coz samsung has a real opponent this time they have to come with something very special for samsung s5 it will be hard to beat the score that new iphone 5s get with a7 64bit processor
Very good informative review. My friend just got the iPhone 5S today he loves it to bits! I still have a iPhone 5 and a 64 because it was the only capacity available!! They were flying off the shields like crazy! I rushed to get the LAST IPHONE! D: I'm hoping the next iPhone the iPhone 6 which is rumored to have a larger display of estimated 5.5 - 5.7 inch screen. As always apple will possibly launch it around fall next year which next year isn't to far! I would buy the 5.7 if possible And again what a very informative review. :)
I just don't get it. People in Japan waited in line during a monsoon to buy a phone where the only difference is that it comes in different colors and has a gimmicky finger print sensor? Am I missing something?
I find that my nexus 4 is faster than the 5s or can at least keep up very well. I feel that the animations on the 5s make it appear slower than Andriod.
Keep in mind that Apple designed the A7, not Samsung. Samsung sells their mass production manufacturing services to Apple since Apple doesn't have plants to make the millions of CPUs required for iOS products sold to consumers.
I can"t wait to test infinity blade 3 on that one! I'm pretty sure the graphics and the gaming experience will gonna be way much better than the 5. Nice color too space grey.
Lisa, you're by far my favorite reviewer I've ever encountered. You tell the unbiased truth and I love every minute of your reviews. Keep up the good work! Your work sure deserves more attention
She has a very pleasant voice and demeanor. Shes a joy to listen to.
Watching the video you may think, "Eh, not such a huge difference," but no; go to a store and try it out! It is so amazing and feel and looks so much different from even the iPhone 5!
I am not sure how you do it but you manage to consistently give unbiased reviews and let the viewer decide for themselves, thanks!
The home button also wakes up the phone just like the power button. So it makes perfect sense to have the scanner on the home button (which is larger and more suitable for a scanner too).
These are mostly review units that are on loan from the manufacturer or carrier. We have to return them when we're done.
Whenever something new comes out, I always watch your reviews first. Thanks so much for your great reviews.
I have really enjoyed your reviews over the past year. I think you do the most knowledgeable and unbiased reviews. Thank you!
I am getting a gold 5s this week
Of all the ppl doing tech reviews, you are the best! Thumbs up
I love the build quality on these devices and the Space grey with its black face. Also the tech upgrades and software, make it the first iphone I've really liked. Thanks for the review. Looking forward to the 5C review which I think a lot of companies will buy for their staff.
Yes you can use a passcode lock and not use the fingerprint scanner.
As usual Lisa, a well thought out unbiased and thorough review. Always enjoy these. Thanks
Definitely one of the best reviewers out there! Keep up the great work.
@ 7:03 "Our little drag slider"
It is so funny how many people thought in order to change shooting modes that you had to swipe the text when you can do it from anywhere on the screen.
Great video! Got one for myself
Lisa, you are explicit as one can be. I like the way Apple thinks and moves.. seems very user friendly for me too, who is not so a techie with too many commands to remember and apply. fab!!
Would you also enlighten me what risk i have to buy this in Middle east or in India (mumbai). Esp in terms of repairs or guarantees? I would be grateful.
Apple does not have an international warranty. Best to buy in Mumbai itself, so the warranty applies. I've known Apple India to replace pieces with problems with brand new sets if still within warranty. Else you could, like me, buy an factory unlocked piece from say Apple store, Singapore, and then take the chance that it wont get faulty. It is 4 yearfs before my iphone develops problems. apple India refuses to touch it. But i fund a good repair wallah in Vashi who has got it working as good as new. :-)
You've probably already heard, but in the camera you don't have to swipe left or right on the bottom to switch modes, anywhere on the screen works :)
Am I the only one who likes Lisa's videos before even watching them? Best tech reviewer out there!
Hi Lisa, great review! I love your reviews. I have the iPhone 5. Is it worth upgrading to the iPhone 5S? Thanks.
The only iPhone review I've seen. :)
Awesome as always. Thanks Lisa
Hi, Lisa Gade! :-) I think your techreviews are the best i've ever seen. I was hoping you could tell me if you will be reviewing the Samsung Ativ 9 plus anytime soon? I wont buy it until I see your review since I respect you so much as a reviewer. Thank you!
Depends on how much apps you think you are going to install. 16gb can hold a lot of photos but if you also wanna play a lot of games on it (some of them are 2+ gb) you might wanna consider 32gb.
Awesome. Are you going to be doing a review of the Razer Blade anytime soon? Eager to see how it compares to the AW 18.
I was waiting for your review all day yesterday!
Our HP Split x2 review is coming early next week.
Great review.....I was undecided between iphone 5s and Galaxy note 3.....have decided on the iphone and just bought it although I wish the screen was bigger.... your reviews were a great help......Thanks Lisa
Yeah Lisa is great! Been watching her vids for sometime she has saved me money and directed me to some good purchases.
Great review. How does it fare against normal wear and tear? Does it seem much more scratch resistant? I'm hesitant on pushing the button on Space Gray and instead looking to get the Silver since it lasts longer...
I mostly use the HTC One and the LG G2 lately.
We did review the Galaxy Note 3.
UltraPixels on the "other" phone you mentioned is different then normal 4mp cameras. Be seriously honest, anything over 6mp is overkill. 6mp is just fine for printing out 8x11 photos. I've used just about every photo printer made since the 1980s. It's more about having pixels that are closer together which is why 4K tv's look so awesome.
Getting mine 5s tomorrow morning and can't wait :D Just have a big question, should I use the screen protector on it, or is that no needed anymore ? I know the Galaxy s4 is nearly impossible to get a scratch on the screen, is the 5s in the same way?
Great, I'll look for it. Love your reviews, they are very comprehensive.
Nice review! I'm not sure the 5s is worth upgrading from my 5 though. I really hope you do a review on the Note 3 when it's released.
12:45
Lisa, I think you forgot to disable pre-loading of top hits in Safari. It began loading the web page as soon as you typed it in the omnibox. That doesn't show the true rendering speed since it had a chance to do it beforehand.
I agree big time when it comes to a 4.5 or 4.7 inch screen, I look at my screen more than put the phone to my ear so I'm torn about upgrading and staying with iPhone or just going back to Android and hope for next year
No I think they improved the software too with 120fps slow mo looks cool. Finger print would have software...software to choose which shot is best/sharpest automatically.
I'm in loved with the design of the gold coloured iPhone 5S and iOS 7 is so gorgeous and the new look is really fit my style.. However, the screen is still 4 inch and its the same reason why I wouldn't buy the old iPhone 5.. I'm the person who likes to watch RUclips and use Facebook and twitter almost all the time... do you think this phone suit for me or do you have any suggestion on other phone such as HTC One or Moto X?? the screen doesn't need to be huge like Samsung Galaxy Note 3..
You can use your thumb with Touch ID (I do it). Only registered fingerprints will work.
I watch reviews I have no interest in. But Lisa is great. Best reviewer on RUclips.
I would reccommend a screen protector and a case. Or the Otterbox Defender Case which has a built in screen protector!
Lisa, which phone do you prefer as your daily driver? Or rather which OS?
Correct if I'm wrong but when you title a video "review" you are supposed to give your opinion not just list the features. If I wanted to know that I can find that out on my own.
U always make the best reviews
The fingerprint scanner is covered by sapphire crystal, so it will be hard to scratch. That's very hard stuff.
it is not always about the cores you know, more cores are not usually for more performance they are for better battery life
THE FORCE IS STRONG WITH THIS ONE XD (i read your whole comment on a yoda voice halarius)
Wow lisa u are just splendid , amazingly comprehensive and honest review ,i love u so much :)
I agree, Android has improved. I tried the Note 3 and went back to the Iphone 5. The sound was horrible on the note, as well as the "13 mp" camera.
To each his own. I just got a phone with a 4.5" screen and I've sworn never to buy a phone that is bigger than this. For me it just becomes too uncomfortable to hold at that point. Now, if they eliminate more of the space outside of the screen I might be able to stretch to 4.7" or maybe even 5.0" but that would be the absolute limit for me if the device was all screen. I do agree that the iPhone's screen feels a bit cramped though.
Hello. Thank you for the video. I just received mine today and i noticed a noise on the top in on/off button... Is it normal ? Should I go to an apple store to replace it? Thanks in advance for your answer!
Pl do a comparrison between the 5, 5s and 5c coz i might be getting an iphone for either christmas or my upgrade and i wanna know whats better also whens the note 3 vid review up? X
You are very good at what you do, Lisa!
The gold is like the gold on the Sony Vaio S 13. Its really like a warmer silver. It looks really nice.
Yet another superb review!!
Hi Lisa...
Should I get the 16GB or the 32GB?!
I'm just a student who love photohunting with my phone and I don't really keep music files in my Phone since I have an iPod.
Complex means more things to go wrong. iPhone has a smaller screen so the difference between retina and 720p or even 1080p would be next to nothing.
Quality of screen would be better to improve than just upping the pixels and making games run really slow and lag. Especially with android, u need more power to run the same games compared to ios. So bigger and higher res screen doesn't make sense for android IMO.
And MTR probably could not get a hold of a gold version because of everybody wanting one and the limited stock of the color.
Nice, but since I switched to my HTC one, the new iPhones just don't impress me very much. Hoping to see something more revolutionary from Apple in the future rather than small aesthetic/performance updates.
Do you buy all the gadgets for your reviews?
Thanks, awesome review... It makes my decision easy.
Lisa says it's the best in build quality and I am sure Apple will agree.
You just got to show everyone how Apple made this beautiful design that feels so good in your hands.
Just check to see if Apple covers scratch damage.
Nice video,iPhone 5c review PLEASE,can you update NOW!
Another great, clear review. Thank you.
i have a question. is iMovie a built-in app on iPhone 5s? must you purchase iMovie or is it already built in the iPhone 5s itself?
Hi, Great review! I like your cat! I have a question, for the finger print scanner can other people access it if they have not registered? And i tend to use my thumb to unlock my phone, will that still work? Thanks!
love your reviews, can't wait for the nexus 5
Are you going to do a review of the Galaxy Note 3?
Please compare it to Android AND Windows phones. Great review.
Lisa, how 5S comparable to Note 3? I am trying to pick between two. I like Android, but is IOS 7 really that good?
If you don't trust me, read anandtech's very detailed review of the new A7 and its architecture.
Was that LAG at 18:43 when she pulled down spotlight search? If the 5s still has lag then how can Apple say it's better than other phones which have zero lag?
Good Geek Bench 2420 score for 5s. Gizmodo Australia reported 2875 for new Samsung Galaxy Note 3.
Good review Lisa! :-)
I bought an ipad 4, I thought I better get a matching iPhone but I don't really care to play the same games, I might get a windows phone or android, what would you recommend one with a ok camera, and doesn't reboot on me. I was thinking the nokia 720, something cheap. As I can live without the finger print scanner and slightly better camera. ; )
I hate to admit that to myself as an Android user for years new ios 7 and iphone 5s did it this time and really good, that makes me happy actually coz samsung has a real opponent this time they have to come with something very special for samsung s5 it will be hard to beat the score that new iphone 5s get with a7 64bit processor
just curious, what phone do you use Lisa?
I love this phone but I just bought the HTC one and I'm just as happy with that as I would be with this phone!
I am you fan for years ... Your reviews are great ... Better then any girl who do tech review . You rocks, lady
So this is now the fastest phone on the market at this point, Lisa?
i love your reviews
Is iPhone 5S worth to buy now? It has been about 4 months since its launch and with the new smartphones rumours, is it still worth the buy?
I'd would wait. The 6 will be annouced soon.
But thats still soon. Better to wait and get the advancement.
Great review
Your review is very informative if helps me a lot..
Great review I might trad my HTC one for the 5s
Very good informative review. My friend just got the iPhone 5S today he loves it to bits!
I still have a iPhone 5 and a 64 because it was the only capacity available!! They were flying off the shields like crazy!
I rushed to get the LAST IPHONE! D:
I'm hoping the next iPhone the iPhone 6 which is rumored to have a larger display of estimated 5.5 - 5.7 inch screen.
As always apple will possibly launch it around fall next year which next year isn't to far! I would buy the 5.7 if possible
And again what a very informative review. :)
I just don't get it. People in Japan waited in line during a monsoon to buy a phone where the only difference is that it comes in different colors and has a gimmicky finger print sensor? Am I missing something?
love her reviews
Subbed, awesome review. Thank you ma'am.
Yeah.... totally need a high resolution on a 4 inch screen. Great thinking..
Most apps are optimized for ios so your likely to always get 60fps on any relevant hardware
I like your reviews:)
love the vids lisa
I find that my nexus 4 is faster than the 5s or can at least keep up very well. I feel that the animations on the 5s make it appear slower than Andriod.
Keep in mind that Apple designed the A7, not Samsung. Samsung sells their mass production manufacturing services to Apple since Apple doesn't have plants to make the millions of CPUs required for iOS products sold to consumers.
No, since I really dislike the kill all apps on my Nexus 7 tablet tablet (or I did before I binned it for an iPad Mini)
I mostly use Android but have great respect for iOS and still find the iPhone enjoyable after all these years.
I can"t wait to test infinity blade 3 on that one! I'm pretty sure the graphics and the gaming experience will gonna be way much better than the 5. Nice color too space grey.
Amazing videos! Keep it up!