Summary: Apple's latest high end smartphone should always better than the last one and the iPhone 5s proves that with a better processor, improved camera, useful fingerprint scanner, and more.

Apple iPhone 5s Review – We put the camera on the new iPhone 5s through its paces and compare it with its predecessor, the iPhone 5. How much better is it? Find out in our iPhone 5s review.

Faster processor; Burst mode; Improved apps; Better image quality

Still no user control over settings

Fall is Apple season. One year after the iPhone 5, Apple releases its direct successor, the iPhone 5s. In terms of looks, this is not much more than a mere cosmetic update - the 4-inch IPS display and the chassis remain unchanged.

Great performance, 64-bit architecture, Bright, colorful, naturally looking Retina display, Long battery life, Superb build quality, premium materials, Good EarPods (included), Surprisingly precise GPS module, Low emission and power consumption levels

Poor black levels, poor contrast ratio, Resolution could be better, screen size could be larger, Non-extendable internal storage, Expensive

The oft predictable Apple mixed things up a bit this year by releasing not one, but two handsets: the iPhone 5s

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Overall, the Apple iPhone 5S looks the same, performs more than 2x better and is future proofing for the next couple of years. Right now, you won't get many benefits from the 64-bit A7 processor or improved graphics or Touch ID fingerprint scanner as there aren't many 64-bit apps, Apple games that...

The iPhone 5s features a very good camera that’s easy to use and delivers strong results with little user intervention. It’s a logical extension of the Apple design philosophy, with evolutionary performance increases and feature extensions. iPhone photographers looking to trade up will find much to like in the 5s, but it’s not likely to lure users who prefer larger screens or are committed to other mobile operating systems.

Good exposure across a range of situations; Good image detail, restrained noise reduction; Pleasing color rendition; Good flash with notably accurate color; Very responsive operation, negligible shutter lag; Very fast shot-to-shot time, 10 fps continuous burst; Very easy-to-use camera app; Panorama mode better than most; Fun slow motion video capture; Effective HDR mode with very little ghosting; Digital video stabilization works relatively well; Well-designed gallery (Photos) app;

Less detail in good light than some higher-res sensors; Minimal manual control in camera app; Photographic ergonomics not the best; Finicky focus confirmation can lead to missed focus; Smallish screen; No optical image stabilization; No dedicated, two-stage shutter button; Underexposed video in very low-light conditions; Filter images only exportable at low resolution;

Per usual with these “S” revisions, the iPhone 5s is an overall improvement over an already great smartphone. But with fierce competition from the HTC One, Samsung Galaxy S4, and the Nokia 1020, the iPhone is a tough sell to those looking for a bigger screen, flexible operating system, and a new...

Touch ID is very well executed, Impressive camera, Excellent performance, Still the easiest smartphone to use

No real design upgrade, Still waiting for a bigger screen, iOS7 is still playing catch-up, No real improvement to battery life

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The iPhone 5S is sill a solid phone but this is mostly because of the advantages derived from the simplicity and robustness of the OS. Apple no longer has monopoly over good design or even impressive hardware.

* Great performance, * Impressive camera, * LTE support