Showing posts with label iphone 5. Show all posts
Showing posts with label iphone 5. Show all posts
These
two phones are from manufacturers with contrasting fortunes in the smartphone
market. Apple has sold millions and millions and millions of their iPhone
series, with 50 million of the iPhone 5 sold in a single quarter of 2012.
Motorola have sold around 120 million of their Razrs in three years. So, how do
these two phones stack up on display, the appearance and design, their
processors and so on. Here we compare and contrast the Motorola Razr I with the iPhone 5 to see if it is actually a better phone.
Appearance and design
The
Apple iPhone does not diverge massively from its traditional iPhone look. They
have made it slightly taller to cope with the 4 inch screen compared to the 3.5
inch screen, but it is the same iconic look that has served Apple so well.
The
Motorola has again gone for a similar design to its predecessors, but it's
certainly a bit more impressive and imposing than its forbearers. It has a
display that goes almost edge to edge and is a nice looking phone. They
actually both look very similar next to each other in shape. Personally, I
prefer the iPhone and appreciate the fact that it got it right first.
Display
The
Motorola has a 4.3 inch display compared to the iPhone 5’s 4 inch. However, the
technology on the iPhone 5 is superior. It has a better pixel density and just
provides a sharper, nicer display. Therefore, on the display, I give Apple
iPhone 5 the win.
The camera
The
iPhone 5's 8 mega pixel camera is better than the Motorola's 8 megapixel
camera. It takes more consistent, better pictures and therefore takes the win.
The operating system
The
iPhone 5 runs its Apple iOS 6 platform. Motorola runs Android. Which you prefer
already dictates whether you like the Apple or the Motorola on the software
front. For me, the Android platform is still much better than the iPhone iOS 6
platform, and therefore, I would choose the Motorola on this front.
The storage and processor
The
iPhone for me has a better processor although its specifications don't look as
impressive. It has an amazing ability to get a lot out of the operating system.
It's fast, snappy, and frankly incredible. The iPhone comes with different
amounts of on-board storage including 13, 32, and 64 Gigabytes. T-Mobile, 3
Mobile, Orange, Vodafone and other networks will require pretty hefty contracts
to get the 64GB phone as it is extremely expensive.
The
Razr comes with 8 Gigabytes of on-board storage and capacity to increase using
a micro SD card. I like the fact that it has a micro SD slot. However, on the
processor and the memory, overall the iPhone wins for me.
Conclusion
For
me, the iPhone wins this battle. It is a solid and impressive phone with an
iconic design that is extremely popular in the consumer market.
Comparing these two 3g phone models is an interesting proposition. Both the Windows and the Apple IOS are operating systems that cannot be tweaked and re-skinned by developers and manufacturers. Therefore, the experience that users have is fairly pure.
It's always interesting doing a comparison with iPhones. On sales numbers, they are undoubtedly the best in the world. But sometimes the technical people that review them don't quite agree. We techies think that the iPhone lacks innovation in recent models and the iPhone 5 was below par and definitely below expectations. There is no doubt though that both Apple and HTC have done a good job with these phones. So, in this article we find out why the iPhone 5 beat the Windows 8X Phone hands down in a product comparison.
Let’s take a look at the appearance.
Appearance
IPhone have continued their iconic Apple feel to the iPhone 5. Not much has changed from the iPhone 4 and 4S. It's a little bit taller to accommodate the 4-inch rather than 3.5 inch, screen, but overall the look and feel have remained the same.
The Windows Phone 8 looks nice but when it was announced, I was expecting a beautiful phone that really caught my attention. It has nice curves and it is attractive, but the soft plastic appearance just doesn't cut the mustard at this level. Windows are trying to build a reputation in the industry and to entice away loyal Android and Apple customers is going to take some pretty serious phones.
The Windows Phone 8X is not quite that. The Apple phone is gorgeous. It is premium and made from high quality materials. I guess the similarities throughout the iPhone series sing the Apple maxim “If it is not broke, don't fix it”. To be honest, the loyal millions of Apple iPhone purchasers probably agree.
Button Problem
The buttons on the Windows Phone don't work so well either. They are unfortunately rather unresponsive and do not provide the feedback required to offer an excellent experience. The buttons on the IPhone are as good as ever. Responsive, sticking out the right amount and offering a springy feel.
Screens
The screens are very similar in size. The Windows Phone 8 is 0.3 inches larger at 4.3 inches, than the iPhone’s 4 inches. The quality of the two is similar however the iPhone is a better outdoor phone and performs more competently when viewed from extreme angles. In my opinion, the iPhone screen is at a different level to the Windows Phone 8X. The Windows Phone 8X is good but just not to the same standard.
SUMMARY
The iPhone wins this comparison, hands down. The Windows Phone is good but the experience is soiled by some poor functionality and the look and feel that is below the level of the iPhone.
The iPhone is a beautiful and quality device. The operating system is excellent and it's no wonder that people love the brand. In my opinion, Apple will have to innovate more in order to stay up with the likes of the Droid DNA, the new Samsung offerings and some new handsets from Sony, such as the one in James Bond. Time will tell whether Apple retain their superb hold on so many loyal customers.
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