After AnandTech’s analysis of Apple’s A6 chip, Geekbench has now posted first benchmark test of iPhone 5. The total score result, which shows iPhone 5,2 model sporting a Dual Core 1.02GHz processor, comes in at an impressive 1601.
When Apple announced the iPhone 5 at their recent media event, they lifted the lid on what was possibly the worst kept secret in the smartphone world. The numerous leaks that had emerged in the months leading up to the announcement had pretty much enlightened us on what to expect, and when Apple officially introduced the device, there weren’t any great surprises. With that said, one aspect of the device that hadn't had much pre-announcement coverage was the processor within the device, which turned out to be the new Apple A6 CPU.
Announced four days ago, and all set to be launched on September 21st, five days from now, the iPhone 5 will be competing directly against Windows Phone 8 based smartphones like the Nokia Lumia 920 and Android based smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S III and HTC One X. We’ve already compared the former two against the iPhone 5, and now it’s time to compare it against the One X.
We should all know by now that Apple has officially announced the details about their new iPhone and with pre-order stocks of the sixth-generation device being depleted, it looks as if they have once again managed to capture the attention of consumers. The device is set to hit retail shelves on Friday September 21st, but it looks as though not everyone is waxing lyrical about Apple's latest creation. We didn't expect Samsung to be shouting from the rooftops in favor of the Apple hardware, but in a move that tastes like sour grapes, they have actually gone and produced an advert that openly attacks the new iPhone 5.
After four iterations, Apple has upped the display size of the iPhone from 3.5 to 4-inches, with an appropriate increase in resolution (1136 x 640). It is arguably the biggest feature of the iPhone 5 for most people, as the other big feature - 4G LTE - is still restricted to limited to a select number of cities in the U.S. and Europe.
The initial announcement and showing off of the iPhone 5 seemed to bring that old familiar deja vu feeling, with many outlets and analysts saying that Apple hasn’t done enough this time around to win the hearts of consumers, and their latest smartphone release won't capture the imagination of potential customers. Anyone who made an attempt to pre-order the new iPhone 5 this morning will more than likely tell you that this just simply isn't true, with the same difficulties being faced due to high demand and Apple's online store getting hammered from all angles.
As you may have heard, the new iPhone 5 is just about to begin retailing, and while the official carrier partners are grappling for the attention of Apple fans worldwide, T-Mobile USA - a company which doesn't even carry the iPhone yet - is working doubly hard for a slice of Apple pie.
The iPhone 5 is here, and while some have pre-ordered it in a dizzy state of excitement and anticipation, some - few - despise it, and while others are thinking about purchasing it, there're likely hundreds of millions out there that simply cannot afford it.
The iPhone 5, which was finally unveiled to the world by Apple on Wednesday, has already spent its pre-order quota for the September 21st launch date. Many consumers around the world set alarms and made allowances just to be able to log in and secure their pre-order, but for those who missed out, it looks like you're going to have to join the legions of others in queuing outside the store.
With the announcement having already been and gone with respect to the iPhone 5, it's now time for prospective buyers to brace themselves for the usual frenzy. The Cupertino company's most prized of assets is available to pre-order right now in 9 launch countries including United States, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore. It will be available in more countries starting September 28th. By December this year, iPhone 5 will be available in more than 100 countries around the world.
