Yes, that is what I liked about my 4S and SE; they were small.
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I really like my iPhone 8 and I will miss it when it is gone but I also really
really liked the 5S that I had. I liked how small it was. I'm not looking
forward to getting a much bigger phone.
On Aug 31, 2024, at 12:58 AM, Michael Irons <[email protected]> wrote:
My favorite iPhone was my iPhone 6 and my second favorite was my iPhone
4S.
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On Aug 30, 2024, at 11:49 PM, M. Taylor <[email protected]>
wrote:
Yes.
My favorite phone of them all was my beloved iPhone 8 Plus.
My second favorite was my iPhone 4 / 4S.
Mark
On Friday, August 30, 2024 at 9:33:37 AM UTC-7 Sieghard Weitzel
wrote:
I don't quite agree with this list, while the 6 and 6
Plus were the first larger phones, I think the 6S and 6S Plus as the second
generation of that form factor so to speak were much better phones.
Although, I think the iPhone 4S which was the first
phone to feature Siri should have been in this list.
I would definitely
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Subject: Waiting for the iPhone 16? Check out our picks
for the 7 best iPhones of all time: Macworld
Waiting for the iPhone 16? Check out our picks for the
7 best iPhones of all time
With a new model around the corner, here are our
favorite models over the past 17 years.
By Mahmoud Itani
AUG 29, 2024
With almost every iPhone launch, Apple states how its
latest flagship is the best it has ever created. While the company undoubtedly
enhances its smartphone line with every annual upgrade, not all of its releases
have been equally impactful. With the iPhone 16 debut less than two weeks away,
it’s time to walk down memory lane and highlight the seven best iPhone models
yet.
7. iPhone 5s (2013)
The iPhone 5s will always have a special place in my
heart. For starters, it was the very first mainstream smartphone to feature a
chip with a 64-bit architecture. At the time, many perceived the A7 chipset as
overkill due to the simple phone tasks. Nevertheless, the shift pushed the
industry forward and influenced Android phone makers, which followed suit soon
after.
Speaking of green-bubbled devices, the iPhone 5s was
also one of the first phones to feature a reliable fingerprint scanner. Back
then, many Android phones prompted people to swipe on the sensor to
authenticate, and they simply weren’t as dependable. Touch ID, on the other
hand, required iPhone users to simply rest their fingertips on it, et voilà!
Beyond the performance, the iPhone 5s design is a
timeless masterpiece that Apple repurposed with its initial iPhone SE release.
It was the first iPhone to offer three finishes after years of being limited to
a single color or two. It also was the last iPhone to offer a flat back, thanks
to its bump-less rear camera. The iPhone 5s, in my opinion, was the epitome of
smartphone design at the time. It was the result of extensive research and
gradual improvements over the years. It also marked the end of a major iPhone
era, as its successor changed the entire formula.
6. iPhone 6/6 Plus (2014)
A year after the iPhone 5s, it was time for Apple to
think differently. The recipe was getting old, so it had to serve something
completely new. The iPhone 6 debuted as the thinnest Apple smartphone yet and
the first to offer customers two size options. The 4-inch format as out, in
favor of 4.7- and 5.5-inch models.
Despite the infamous “Bendgate,” fiasco the iPhone 6
attracted over 220 million customers, making it the best-selling smartphone to
date. Its general design language continues to live on today through the iPhone
SE 2.
5. iPhone 12 (2020)
By the time the iPhone 12 came around, the iPhone X was
already three years old and in need of a refresh. The iPhone 12 delivered it,
with a new design and host of new features that belied its status as an
entry-level phone.
After the iPhone XR and iPhone 11 were somewhat
disappointing compared to their Pro counterparts, the iPhone 12 got it right.
Among the upgrades Apple brought was a gorgeous flat-edged design that’s
reminiscent of the beloved iPhone 4, the first OLED display in a non-Pro model,
5G networking, a powerful processor, and a slew of camera enhancements. It also
had the very best blue color Apple ever made.
4. iPhone X (2017)
The iPhone X is yet another memorable product that was
announced as One More Thing. Through this release, Apple introduced the first
major design overhaul since the iPhone 6. The physical Home button was bid
farewell, and so were the thick bezels.
With the iPhone X, Apple introduced Face ID, which
enabled Portrait mode support for the front camera as an added perk. It was
also the first model to adopt the gesture-based navigation system, which
simplified controlling iOS, and the first OLED display. The classic iPhone was
no more, and the X model paved the way for the iPhones we use today.
3. iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max (2022)
The iPhone 14 Pro and its Max counterpart earn a high
spot on my list. These iPhones were the first to retire the ill-famed notch and
incorporate useful software features into the pill-shaped cutout. I find myself
relying on the Dynamic Island every single day, and, at this point, I can’t
imagine giving it up. It has become a core element of iOS—for me, at least.
Beyond the futuristic design, the iPhone 14 Pro models
were the first to support always-on display technology, which I similarly
depend on daily. They also featured a 48MP camera for the first time, which
truly enhanced mobile photography output.
2. iPhone 4 (2010)
Despite the Antennagate scandal (“you’re holding it
wrong”) the iPhone 4 marked another milestone for Apple, as it completely
overhauled the device’s exterior and boosted its internals with noteworthy
upgrades. That model retired the curved design and adopted a boxed one made of
stainless steel and glass. While Apple tweaked the look of the iPhones that
followed, the general style persisted until the iPhone 6’s 2014 debut. By then,
it had become the signature icon of Apple’s smartphone that almost anyone could
recognize from afar.
The iPhone 4 popularized the concept of video calling
others from our smartphones, too, as it was the first model to introduce
FaceTime and a front-facing camera. It also made taking selfies more practical,
as users no longer had to flip their devices when taking photos of themselves.
Beyond the FaceTime camera and aesthetics, the iPhone 4
offered the first Retina display, which doubled the pixel density when compared
to its predecessor. Despite both the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 boasting 3.5-inch
screens, the former had a 480-by-320 pixel resolution (163 pixels per inch)
while the latter bumped it to a whopping 960-by-640 (326 ppi).
1. iPhone (2007)
Finally, I crown the original iPhone as the best model
ever released. While, yes, it is the least technologically advanced one, it’s
arguably the most iconic. To this day, many enthusiasts get goosebumps when
rewatching its introduction keynote. It was far from a safe bet then, and Steve
Jobs took the risk anyway.
In the initial period, many publications expressed how
the device was doomed to fail. It wasn’t what the masses were used to, and
making people adapt to change is no easy task. The first iPhone passed that
challenge, and today, it’s Apple’s most popular product. The original iPhone
will always be the best one, in my opinion, as it proved the critical experts
wrong and laid the groundwork for today’s mobile computers.
iPhone 16 is the next iPhone to arrive and will be
followed in 2025 by the iPhone 17 and iPhone SE 4. The new iPhone will arrive
at a September launch event – find out how to watch the Apple September event
live stream. For iPhone SE 4 and other new Apple products, see when is the next
Apple event. You might also like our iPhone buying guide, best iPhone deals,
and comparison of every iPhone that is available to buy today.
Michael Simon contributed to this article.
Original Article at:
https://www.macworld.com/article/2430963/best-iphone-5s-6-plus-x-pro-max.html
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