So uh, this or the Samsung Galaxy S3? I've been going on through my head about whether I should buy this or the S3 since my birthday is coming up and everyone is telling me "oh the S3 is better since it has more things to go with it", but I just want to know witch one is completely worth it.
I was very surprised to see it freeze like that! And I do agree with the form factor. This phone is awesome and anyone who gets it will probably enjoy it, but I think my galaxy s3 will do fine.
I received my iPhone 5 at 11:00am on the Sept 21st and 1 hr later I was on my way to AT&T. Left with a beautiful little boy. A Samsung Galaxy S III and loving it.
OMG, sometimes I try to count how many words Aaron says for minute, and then I realize it's impossible. How ever this is the best phone reviewer so far. Keep it up Aaron.
also, the reason for the lightness is because of the aluminum backing, which is good,and bad because the back won't crack, but it scratches really easy.
I got my iPhone 5s when it came out. I had an iPhone 4 for the longest. I looked on this video to see the color difference between this black and my space grey. Not going to lie, I'm torn. I love the black of my new phone, but it's not as black as the 5. Then again, I like the grey because it is a mix between black and white. Also, the material doesn't scratch at all. I change cases a lot, and when you take of a non silicone case, you get scuffs or scratches. It may look like you have them when you remove the case, but those wipe off with your finger.
Do you have videos/posts showing how this can be done or can you provide links to videos on how it is done? Third party apps for it? I would like to know this "drag and drop" method you talk about...cuz I've never been able to figure it out. The only thing I've found is people "rooting" their iPhones to get to stuff...and if that's what is needed here...then I consider that a design flaw and a proprietary handicap.
The reason that it was slow and that you couldn't see the Verizon or LTE at the top is bc most of the pre-ordered Verizon iPhone 5s along with some I'm stores were shipped completely factory unlocked, u could have put an AT&T nano sim in it and it would have worked!
hopefully get mine soon but ive heard some bad stories about them so far. i have a friend thats just bought one and when he opened it the screen wasnt fitted properly =/
Because I'm up for an upgrade and was considering it...but for the price it doesn't look as if there are enough "upgrades" for me to seriously consider this phone. THAT is why I am out looking at the iPhone5. I was hoping they now allowed adding memory, video out to TV...etc.
I was just stating my opinion and then, out of nowhere, this user starts in on me about all sorts of stuff. I usually don't like to engage in this sort of thing, but for whatever reason I chose to participate this time around. Glad you enjoyed it. =)
the iphone 5 looks awesome. i don't care how long it is. i am going to get one when i get the money. or i'll get the galaxy s3. what do you guys recommend ?
Just curious, how is the iPhone better? Is it the proprietary charging jack (now two of them), the proprietary OS, the fact you have to go thru iTunes to pretty much get ANYTHING on/off the device (and that isn't even straight forward...my wife has the iPhone 4 and I've watched her try to sync parts of her phone apps/songs only but it does everything...that's sucks). Please don't say "speed tests" cuz those are too inconsistent to really matter.
I have the S3 right now, planning to get the S4, but I changed my mind. I really don't know why. I love apple so much. But, I'm waiting for the iPhone 5s/6 to impress us.
I love my Galaxy Note 2 and love Samsung but I'm getting tired of my "quad core" Note 2 lagging and lack of cool apps. I might get my first iPhone when my 2 year contract up. I'll see how my Note 2 holds up for 2 years and how Apple improves. Lol I can't wait to get the iPhone 8. I'm psyched already!
What are you talking about, the freeze is there on purpose. Because with the blazingly fast oudated dual core processor and retina display, you're eyes cannot keep up with the speed, so iOS intentionally freezes the phone every few seconds so that you eyes can keep pace. Also known as lag. But we'll call it iFreeze because it's makes it sound cooler. iFreeze is a cool new feature. And I love it.
I've had the galaxy s3 and I just got the iPhone 5. I LOVE the iPhone 5. It seems more like an adult phone while the galaxy s3 seems like a phone a teenager would use. Quality of the iPhone 5 is 100% better than the S3. iPhone is just better overall in my opinion. The iPhone 5 is the best phone I have ever used lol
Dear Aaron, I am getting the black iphone 5 on verizon soon. I have heard that the black scratches up. Would you recommend otterbox cases to protect my iphone.
Guess I fall in the lucky group, never had mine freeze.. now I've had it do odd things to where I had to reboot it, but it seldom happens that I have to do that.
@phonedog was the iphone cold when you got it? because apple products to my knowledge freezes alot when its cold, like when you get it in the mail from UPS or whatever its sometimes cold just wondering
I am planning to get one this year around the end of November around my Birthday! But I don't know if the iPhone 5S is gonna be plastic or not? I like it glass/metal look :)
Is it possible to buy the iPhone 5 from America for cheaper, say on AT&T ship it over to the UK and unlock the phone so it can be used on Vodafone? I'm not sure if it will work but I just want to know since It would save me like £250
Pre-ordered mine a few days after the line started. Still waiting for it a week later. So much for ''Pre-Order" when everyone who didn't pre-order it has it before me. Anyone else with this problem? o-O
I agree that it sucks to have a touch screen that doesn't work. But you have to remember the phone is doing a bunch of 1 time software tweaks and adjustments, setting up the SIM card, etc. Assuming it only happens during the first 30 seconds of your ownership of the phone, this isn't a problem.
It froze on 2 things already and when I first set up my iPhone it never did that :S well when u swipe to search it does that same lag the iPhone 5 did , imma just stick with my 4S till a 5S comes out.
Didn't you get the memo that people who didn't order on the first day were going to have delayed shipments because they sold out most of their stockpiles. I have heard 2-3 weeks eta.
i have the samsung galaxy s3 mini and it is just a really normal phone , i was really excited about it in the beginning but then i just got bored of it and now i use it only for calling and messaging and i rarely use it in other stuff
both the IPhone 5S and 5C come with ios7 ! and now that its out new IPhone 5's being shipped might? there's a chance. not sure. if not just download it on through ITunes(:
@aAndeErson awesome buddy! I finally got my iPhone 5 For Free too. The sound quality seems awesome and that Siri fuction is simply brilliant! works amazing too!
Aaron is not biased in the least, he doesn't favor WP8, Android or Apple, he just simply tests and reviews phones for their strong points As for the iphone 5, I think he should put it in a triple dog fight with the Evo 4g LTE and gs3, it would be interesting since these are probably the best/most popular phones out now imo
@Brendan Frazier that's why you either put a case on it, keep it out of the same pocket as your keys, or trim your fingernails. It's an easily avoided problem yet everybody complains.
Why do people get so defensive about phone companies? everybody has their own opinion jeez people are so disrespectful _-_
Getting this phone on Wednesday. I can't freaking wait.
Hi Aaron, what do you do with all the phones once ur done with trying or reviewing them?
iphone 5 tomorrow! how much gig u getting?
do you get it like that like in the box ?
This guy was the best at reviews!
So uh, this or the Samsung Galaxy S3? I've been going on through my head about whether I should buy this or the S3 since my birthday is coming up and everyone is telling me "oh the S3 is better since it has more things to go with it", but I just want to know witch one is completely worth it.
i played on your site i got 3 same things but i didnt win i took screenshot too but why i didnt win?
I was very surprised to see it freeze like that! And I do agree with the form factor. This phone is awesome and anyone who gets it will probably enjoy it, but I think my galaxy s3 will do fine.
I received my iPhone 5 at 11:00am on the Sept 21st and 1 hr later I was on my way to AT&T.
Left with a beautiful little boy. A Samsung Galaxy S III and loving it.
I'll never forget the day I opened my iPhone 5 box and gazed upon that design.its all thanks to Arrons review.thanks man
OMG, sometimes I try to count how many words Aaron says for minute, and then I realize it's impossible. How ever this is the best phone reviewer so far. Keep it up Aaron.
same here, I sold my htc one x+ and will get this iphone now. I hope it won't be freezing!!
also, the reason for the lightness is because of the aluminum backing, which is good,and bad because the back won't crack, but it scratches really easy.
i have had a iphone 5 16gigs for a month now and im just speechless.... it is my first ever iphone and it is simply amazing!!!!!!
Amazing Unboxing Aaron!!! Do you prefer the white or the black iPhone 5?
I got my iPhone 5s when it came out. I had an iPhone 4 for the longest. I looked on this video to see the color difference between this black and my space grey. Not going to lie, I'm torn. I love the black of my new phone, but it's not as black as the 5. Then again, I like the grey because it is a mix between black and white. Also, the material doesn't scratch at all. I change cases a lot, and when you take of a non silicone case, you get scuffs or scratches. It may look like you have them when you remove the case, but those wipe off with your finger.
Preordered my white one on the 17th, and haven't gotten crap yet.
I like your videos, they help me choose which phone to get
i get so much more info from phonedog than from all those other unboxing videos
Do you have videos/posts showing how this can be done or can you provide links to videos on how it is done? Third party apps for it? I would like to know this "drag and drop" method you talk about...cuz I've never been able to figure it out. The only thing I've found is people "rooting" their iPhones to get to stuff...and if that's what is needed here...then I consider that a design flaw and a proprietary handicap.
Just got my iPhone 5 today! Love it
Getting an iPhone 5 Thursday so excited
The reason that it was slow and that you couldn't see the Verizon or LTE at the top is bc most of the pre-ordered Verizon iPhone 5s along with some I'm stores were shipped completely factory unlocked, u could have put an AT&T nano sim in it and it would have worked!
hopefully get mine soon but ive heard some bad stories about them so far. i have a friend thats just bought one and when he opened it the screen wasnt fitted properly =/
Because I'm up for an upgrade and was considering it...but for the price it doesn't look as if there are enough "upgrades" for me to seriously consider this phone. THAT is why I am out looking at the iPhone5. I was hoping they now allowed adding memory, video out to TV...etc.
I'm getting the 5 c on Tuesday sooo excited
Do I have to charge the phone for certain amount of time after I first get it out of the box?? Or I can use it right away?
great! does it come with or without the virus?
got mine today! fido black 16gb iphone 5 so happy
I was just stating my opinion and then, out of nowhere, this user starts in on me about all sorts of stuff. I usually don't like to engage in this sort of thing, but for whatever reason I chose to participate this time around. Glad you enjoyed it. =)
On the iPhone double click the home button to stop the app for running the battery down it does not delete the app just keeps it from running
I already have mine and didn't freeze when I set it up . lôoooooooooove it though
getting one 4 Christmas cant wait
Great REVIEW! Youre too good for this continue doing unboxings youre great at it :)
the iphone 5 looks awesome. i don't care how long it is. i am going to get one when i get the money. or i'll get the galaxy s3. what do you guys recommend ?
I am getting this for Christmas I have to say the phone is awesome but, when it froze that was a bad first impression but I still want it :D
Pretty handy how the lightning port will go in either way though
Which Is Why It Benchmarked Faster Than The s3 Right?
Just curious, how is the iPhone better? Is it the proprietary charging jack (now two of them), the proprietary OS, the fact you have to go thru iTunes to pretty much get ANYTHING on/off the device (and that isn't even straight forward...my wife has the iPhone 4 and I've watched her try to sync parts of her phone apps/songs only but it does everything...that's sucks). Please don't say "speed tests" cuz those are too inconsistent to really matter.
i wanna get either this or HTC one with my upgrade in febuary
They come out for T-Mobile on April 12! The same day I'm due for a free upgrade!
I have the S3 right now, planning to get the S4, but I changed my mind. I really don't know why. I love apple so much. But, I'm waiting for the iPhone 5s/6 to impress us.
I love my Galaxy Note 2 and love Samsung but I'm getting tired of my "quad core" Note 2 lagging and lack of cool apps. I might get my first iPhone when my 2 year contract up. I'll see how my Note 2 holds up for 2 years and how Apple improves.
Lol I can't wait to get the iPhone 8. I'm psyched already!
I always wondered... what do they do with these phones after they review them?
What are you talking about, the freeze is there on purpose. Because with the blazingly fast oudated dual core processor and retina display, you're eyes cannot keep up with the speed, so iOS intentionally freezes the phone every few seconds so that you eyes can keep pace.
Also known as lag. But we'll call it iFreeze because it's makes it sound cooler.
iFreeze is a cool new feature. And I love it.
..what happened when you got stuck during the initial set-up? did the iphone hang or something?..
Does the Verizon iPhone 5 have the sim card slot? Also why would we need that if there's no sim cards? Just confused haha
I've had the galaxy s3 and I just got the iPhone 5. I LOVE the iPhone 5. It seems more like an adult phone while the galaxy s3 seems like a phone a teenager would use. Quality of the iPhone 5 is 100% better than the S3. iPhone is just better overall in my opinion. The iPhone 5 is the best phone I have ever used lol
Dear Aaron, I am getting the black iphone 5 on verizon soon. I have heard that the black scratches up. Would you recommend otterbox cases to protect my iphone.
does it matter if you enter in Location services? Will it enable more content? Or dos it work the same as without location services?
Between the Galaxy S3 and the iphone 5, which one is better as far as camera and keyboard? Need help on deciding. Thx. :)
Guess I fall in the lucky group, never had mine freeze.. now I've had it do odd things to where I had to reboot it, but it seldom happens that I have to do that.
Might just be getting this tomorrow
from 2:45- 2:53 is that a nic out of the box, if so you can return it and get a new one!
@phonedog was the iphone cold when you got it? because apple products to my knowledge freezes alot when its cold, like when you get it in the mail from UPS or whatever its sometimes cold just wondering
So weird to see an iPhone unboxing with a headphone jack on the phone!
Lol the ad the loaded for this video was the sgs3 genius video lol.
Hey, do we need to charge the phone 8 hours before using it for the first time?
getting mine on september 1st im sooooo happy!!!!
i wonder what the new iphone is going to be? what will be different? how will they change it?
I am planning to get one this year around the end of November around my Birthday! But I don't know if the iPhone 5S is gonna be plastic or not? I like it glass/metal look :)
@Imforclosure I'm getting mine tomorrow in the mail you have no idea how stoked I am right now lol
Since I pre-ordered mine on the 14th of september (1st day of pre-orders) and I did'nt get it on launch day then when WILL I get it?
Is it possible to buy the iPhone 5 from America for cheaper, say on AT&T ship it over to the UK and unlock the phone so it can be used on Vodafone? I'm not sure if it will work but I just want to know since It would save me like £250
Pre-ordered mine a few days after the line started. Still waiting for it a week later. So much for ''Pre-Order" when everyone who didn't pre-order it has it before me. Anyone else with this problem? o-O
how long did it take you to get it in the mail?
I got the iPhone 5 and the same day I got it I dropped it in the store and the screen cracked! Good thing for full warranty :)
I'm glad I got the 5 cuz previously I had the 3GS so this is a major upgrade :)
im going to get my iphine 5 on christmas i cant wait
Getting mine on Friday
I agree that it sucks to have a touch screen that doesn't work. But you have to remember the phone is doing a bunch of 1 time software tweaks and adjustments, setting up the SIM card, etc. Assuming it only happens during the first 30 seconds of your ownership of the phone, this isn't a problem.
I can't wait for my birthday next month gonna get this
getting mine tommorow!!!
It froze on 2 things already and when I first set up my iPhone it never did that :S well when u swipe to search it does that same lag the iPhone 5 did , imma just stick with my 4S till a 5S comes out.
Didn't you get the memo that people who didn't order on the first day were going to have delayed shipments because they sold out most of their stockpiles. I have heard 2-3 weeks eta.
How Much Did The iPhone 5 Cost You Total With Your Plan and Service As Well.
i have the samsung galaxy s3 mini and it is just a really normal phone , i was really excited about it in the beginning but then i just got bored of it and now i use it only for calling and messaging and i rarely use it in other stuff
OMG Arron watching you from your old videos you've lost soooooooo much weight I'm proud of you
Omg I love it, I don't know when I get one
it didnt stuck up. the reason for that because he is using cellular connection which is slower than wi-fi connection so it takes time for it to load.
Well in Jamaica faster bench mark doesnt really cut it so even if it beats SG3 there it doesnt beat it here
how s the performance of ear pods?
i'm getting mine next week :)
both the IPhone 5S and 5C come with ios7 ! and now that its out new IPhone 5's being shipped might? there's a chance. not sure. if not just download it on through ITunes(:
@aAndeErson awesome buddy! I finally got my iPhone 5 For Free too. The sound quality seems awesome and that Siri fuction is simply brilliant! works amazing too!
which should i get, the white or the black iPhone5??
Such a cool phone about to upgrade down know if I want a iPhone 5 or a Samsung Galaxy s4
Aaron is not biased in the least, he doesn't favor WP8, Android or Apple, he just simply tests and reviews phones for their strong points
As for the iphone 5, I think he should put it in a triple dog fight with the Evo 4g LTE and gs3, it would be interesting since these are probably the best/most popular phones out now imo
Thank god someone is educated.
I'm only getting the 5 cause my 3GS is cracked & I wanna try the 5.
some iphones can freeze if u use mobile services while unlocking.....use wifi
my brothers iphone 4s did freeze using it...
loved the video
I love my iPhone 5. It's the fastest phone I've ever used, before the iOS 7 update :(
R.I.P. Steve Jobs!! 1st anniversary of your departure. Thanks for everything you've done and God bless you!!
i like how he speak english its very clear nice tone of voice :)
@Brendan Frazier that's why you either put a case on it, keep it out of the same pocket as your keys, or trim your fingernails. It's an easily avoided problem yet everybody complains.
Just got my iphone 5 so cool!
Does It Come With IOS 7 Please Answer!!
Whoa I commented 8 years ago & Now with the 12 they came back to this design.
Im getting mine around the end of may or june