Apple doesn't really play the specs game. There are a lot of phones with better specs that iPhones, but the iPhones strength comes from the tight integration between software and hardware. In fact, in terms on memory, the iPhone has around 512 MB or 1 GB, and yet it performs better than most other phones with 2 or 4 times the memory. There is no use in comparing specs.

Same as with the camera. The megapixel battle is worthless, as the quality of pictures is determined by other factors such as the sensor. So a 8 MP camera can actually be better than a 42 MP camera.

A lot of features usually found on the newer Android phones are totally unnecessary, ahead of their time or poorly implemented and after the fad, the fade away.

I think the Touch ID is revolutionary. I waste a lot of time typing passwords and passcodes on the iPhone. Now I will just swipe my finger and in a millisecond I am in. Siri is also performing very well on iOS 7, a major improvement and though no refined, this can another feature with a lot of potential.




On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 9:49 AM, Bwana Lawi <mail2lawi@gmail.com> wrote:
Originally, yes, it was that way. Not any more.


On Wednesday, September 11, 2013, Okechukwu <okechukwu@gmail.com> wrote:
> Interesting you realize that the competition matches up - Apple sets the trends, they are happy there 
> ./Ok3ch
>
> On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 9:26 AM, Bwana Lawi <mail2lawi@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> There is a point at which "value" has to be quantified. Initially it was the OS being superior than the competition, the competition matched up.
>  
> Next it was the app ecosystem, something Apple still has an edge when it comes to tablets. The competition matched up in the smartphone arena.
>  
> Remember the retina display? It was a big deal then. The iphone 5s ppi is embarrassing, compared to what 2013 is offering.
>  
> The build quality - here it beats most android phones, except, of course, HTC, and few others.
>  
> At this point, I am tempted to say it is the customers creating value for an inferior product. Period.
>
> On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 9:12 AM, Okechukwu <okechukwu@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Apple never wants to match up - They create value for their customers, which if you understand, you wont bother comparing. I still believe those hardest hit always tempt to compare and explain features to make them stand out ;-)
> ./Ok3ch
>
> On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 9:06 AM, Bwana Lawi <mail2lawi@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Fingerprint scanner - A definite wow factor. On this one, everyone else will play catch up.
>  
> However, for the first time I don't think iPhone should be compared to the likes of S4 or HTC One any more. It just doesn't match up.
>  
> If only the fanboys (and girls) would dare check out what's out there
> http://www.androidauthority.com/iphone-5s-vs-android-specs-comparison-galaxy-s4-lg-g2-htc-one-moto-x-xperia-z1-267604/
>
> On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 8:34 AM, Nicholas A <niodanga@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> You right Stephen
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 8:19 AM, Stephen Wanjau <wanjaustev@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> The NSA must be smiling about the fingerprint scanner on the new iPhone. Useful data right there.
> Stephen
> Stephen Wanjau
>
> Tel:+254 722 238 165  | Skype ID: stevewanjau | Twitter ID:uwanja |
>
> On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 7:59 AM, Steve Obbayi <steve@sobbayi.com> wrote:
>
> The camera is 8MP.
>
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