Areas where Apple iPhone 5 might fail against its Android rivals
Rumors over iPhone 5 are running thick and fast. Geeks are impatient to wait for the next generation iPhone. Possibly, the device will be introduced in market in June this year. The next generation iPhone should come with lots of new features. But many wonder if iPhone 5 will really carry all possible features to fight off higher end Android phones? Sure, even a fanatic Apple fan mightn’t think so. The iPhone 5 may miss out a number of features that we already enjoy on its Android rivals. We can scuttle through a few of such items.
A faster processor
Rumors indicate that Apple would slot in a Tegra 3 quad core processor in its iPhone 5. But analysts now think that there is virtually no chance for a quad core processor to come in iPhone 5. Apple may enhance clock speed of iPhone 5’s processor from the current version’s 1GHz to either 1.2GHz or 1.5GHz. It is when key Android product makers like Samsung, HTC, Motorola and LG are working to build smartphones with quad core processors.
Rumors indicate that Apple would slot in a Tegra 3 quad core processor in its iPhone 5. But analysts now think that there is virtually no chance for a quad core processor to come in iPhone 5. Apple may enhance clock speed of iPhone 5’s processor from the current version’s 1GHz to either 1.2GHz or 1.5GHz. It is when key Android product makers like Samsung, HTC, Motorola and LG are working to build smartphones with quad core processors.
4G LTE
The iPhone 5 may not come with 4G LTE antennas. Of course, Apple aficionados still claim that iPhones do well on 3G network itself. But, the era of 3G is almost fading away at least in the U.S. It is high time the new iPhone should go 4G LTE. Apple is already in tie-up with Verizon and AT&T, two leading 4G LTE service providers in the U.S., for selling its iPhone. So it could introduce 4G LTE.
The iPhone 5 may not come with 4G LTE antennas. Of course, Apple aficionados still claim that iPhones do well on 3G network itself. But, the era of 3G is almost fading away at least in the U.S. It is high time the new iPhone should go 4G LTE. Apple is already in tie-up with Verizon and AT&T, two leading 4G LTE service providers in the U.S., for selling its iPhone. So it could introduce 4G LTE.
NFC
NFC or Near Field Communication is a great wireless transfer technology. Almost all new Android smartphones are coming up with NFC chips, which will let users make wireless transfers and payments faster. Apple may not include NFC chips in its next iPhone. Certainly, the lack of NFC will be a big shortage of iPhone 5.
NFC or Near Field Communication is a great wireless transfer technology. Almost all new Android smartphones are coming up with NFC chips, which will let users make wireless transfers and payments faster. Apple may not include NFC chips in its next iPhone. Certainly, the lack of NFC will be a big shortage of iPhone 5.
A large screen
Almost every top-of-the-line Android handsets comes with 4-inch plus display screens. See the most recent Samsung Galaxy Nexus has a 4.65-inch display. But Apple iPhone still sports a 3.5-inch display. Is there any chance for an expansion of screen size on iPhone 5? No says DigiTimes, a leading Apple gossip blog from Taiwan. The tech blog says that iPhone 5 will keep up the same 3.5-inch display. Even if there is a modifications, it will only go up to 3.7-inch not above.
Almost every top-of-the-line Android handsets comes with 4-inch plus display screens. See the most recent Samsung Galaxy Nexus has a 4.65-inch display. But Apple iPhone still sports a 3.5-inch display. Is there any chance for an expansion of screen size on iPhone 5? No says DigiTimes, a leading Apple gossip blog from Taiwan. The tech blog says that iPhone 5 will keep up the same 3.5-inch display. Even if there is a modifications, it will only go up to 3.7-inch not above.
A slide-out keypad
Will iPhone ever get a slide-out keypad? It really looks an insensible question when we talk about iPhone. On the other hand, we have a horde of Android phones with slide-out QWERTY keypads. Customers, who have to type huge chunks of texts, can go for a keypad-mounted smartphone. Apple declines this option for its customers.
Will iPhone ever get a slide-out keypad? It really looks an insensible question when we talk about iPhone. On the other hand, we have a horde of Android phones with slide-out QWERTY keypads. Customers, who have to type huge chunks of texts, can go for a keypad-mounted smartphone. Apple declines this option for its customers.
3D camera capability
No one can seriously look forward to a 3D iPhone or 3D enabled iPhone version from Apple. The Cupertino based tech maker may launch its iPhone 5 with a 12-megapixel rear camera with dual-LED flash. There will be no 3D camera or 3D screen on the possible iPhone 5. At the same time, we have 3D phones like HTV EVO 3D with Android platform. Though not that much effective the EVO 3D is a great effort with a nice design.
No one can seriously look forward to a 3D iPhone or 3D enabled iPhone version from Apple. The Cupertino based tech maker may launch its iPhone 5 with a 12-megapixel rear camera with dual-LED flash. There will be no 3D camera or 3D screen on the possible iPhone 5. At the same time, we have 3D phones like HTV EVO 3D with Android platform. Though not that much effective the EVO 3D is a great effort with a nice design.
Wireless charging
There have been gossips over Apple’s patent filing for a wireless charger for iPhone. But it is not yet clear whether iPhone 5 will come with the wireless charging option. Meanwhile, Motorola has so far realized an inductive charging facility for its new Droid 4. Verizon sells the inductive charger for an extra of $39.99. Of course, Droid 4’s inductive charger is not much portable as it was expected to be, because it contains a charging pad and other components.
There have been gossips over Apple’s patent filing for a wireless charger for iPhone. But it is not yet clear whether iPhone 5 will come with the wireless charging option. Meanwhile, Motorola has so far realized an inductive charging facility for its new Droid 4. Verizon sells the inductive charger for an extra of $39.99. Of course, Droid 4’s inductive charger is not much portable as it was expected to be, because it contains a charging pad and other components.
Better battery
The iPhone lacks in battery life even when compared with its current Android rivals. As for comparison, take Samsung Galaxy S II that provides 18 hours of battery life. In place, the iPhone 4S offers only 14 hours. There is no chance that Apple will launch its iPhone 5 with more battery life and a replaceable battery.
The iPhone lacks in battery life even when compared with its current Android rivals. As for comparison, take Samsung Galaxy S II that provides 18 hours of battery life. In place, the iPhone 4S offers only 14 hours. There is no chance that Apple will launch its iPhone 5 with more battery life and a replaceable battery.
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