iPhone 5s alternatives round-up: what else can you get for $199?
posted by Nick T.
/ Sep 19, 2013, 5:23 PM
The iPhone 5S is peeking at us from right around the corner. In just a few hours, the smartphone will be released in the US, Canada, France, Germany, the UK, Japan, and other key markets, carrying a premium price tag attached to it, as usual. In the US, to be more specific, the 16GB iPhone 5S price will be nailed at $199 on a 2-year contract, or $649 for those who prefer theirs unlocked and contract-free.
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43 Comments
35. hons9424
Posts: 7; Member since: Aug 07, 2013
For 199, you got stucked with your carrier for 2 more years.
For 199, you got something people lauch at you when you hold it in you hand.
For 199, you finally understand what the "c" means -- "Crap".
For 199, you finally understand what the "s" means -- "Sh*t".
posted on Sep 19, 2013, 10:16 PM 4
2. darkkjedii
Posts: 30786; Member since: Feb 05, 2011
In 8 hrs, I'll be headed up to At&t to line up for this puppy. Won't be able to spend any real time with it till Tuesday though :(.
posted on Sep 19, 2013, 5:40 PM 1
4. kozza3
Posts: 777; Member since: Oct 17, 2012
good luck getting one, where i live people are looking at a couple days before regular availability
posted on Sep 19, 2013, 5:50 PM 0
6. darkkjedii
Posts: 30786; Member since: Feb 05, 2011
Well if I don't, it certainly won't be because I didn't get in line. We have 3 apple store here in Vegas to take the strain off of AT&T, how about where you live?
posted on Sep 19, 2013, 5:56 PM 0
27. darkkjedii
Posts: 30786; Member since: Feb 05, 2011
I'm actually going to At&t, just left there and no ones lined up yet. I'm just gonna camp out in my ride with the little lady.
posted on Sep 19, 2013, 8:33 PM 0
7. bigsimpd
Posts: 163; Member since: Jan 13, 2012
Let me know how it is bro because i'm seriously wanting one.That gold looking one looks sweet i've never owned an Iphone always android
posted on Sep 19, 2013, 6:12 PM 0
9. darkkjedii
Posts: 30786; Member since: Feb 05, 2011
iOS is my fav, but I love android too. I used to try to pit them against each other, but settled on both. I'm getting that gold 64 gig bro. I'll do a full no punches pulled review in the comment section too lol. Try it out, remember you got 14 days buyers remorse period.
posted on Sep 19, 2013, 6:32 PM 0
22. -box-
Posts: 3991; Member since: Jan 04, 2012
Seriously, why? You have a 5, the s is just window dressing. Wait for the next one.
posted on Sep 19, 2013, 8:18 PM 5
36. darkkjedii
Posts: 30786; Member since: Feb 05, 2011
Sold it, I upgrade every year.
posted on Sep 19, 2013, 10:30 PM 0
3. jan25
Posts: 470; Member since: Feb 26, 2012
I would wait for the Nexus 5. Superior hardware and likely much cheaper.
posted on Sep 19, 2013, 5:44 PM 17
28. Napalm_3nema
Posts: 2236; Member since: Jun 14, 2013
Higher resolution screen, and that is all that is superior about it. The 5s toasts the G2 in benchmarks, it is built better, and it isn't gutted of all the functionality that made it good in the first place, like the N5 will be compared to the G2. AOSP is nice enough, but the extra functionality of skins like TouchWiz, the Moto X skin, the LG skin, and Sense 5+ trump the lightness of AOSP Android.
posted on Sep 19, 2013, 8:36 PM 0
8. Doakie
Posts: 2470; Member since: May 06, 2009
:-/ I thought the proper question should be "At $199 why would you settle with an iPhone 5s?" At this point I'm very bored with what Apple has been doing. Tiny screens, similar designs year after year, still no swype style functionality. At $199 I think my pick would be LG G2. But in reality the contest is down to Galaxy Note 2 or One Max...iPhone never entered the comparison.
posted on Sep 19, 2013, 6:22 PM 12
12. dorianb
Posts: 617; Member since: Oct 24, 2012
I could troll on the 5S $199 price point all day too.
A better question would of been, because I'm sure there will still be a few iPhone5 left in circulation, "pay $199 for the 5S or find a 5 for significantly less & rock iOS7 on it?"
posted on Sep 19, 2013, 6:53 PM 0
32. Napalm_3nema
Posts: 2236; Member since: Jun 14, 2013
The 5s is the fastest smartphone in the world, which is a pretty good start.
posted on Sep 19, 2013, 9:14 PM 0
38. jaxson983
Posts: 43; Member since: Aug 11, 2013
You can't be serious no one can say that until you hold it. Cant say its fast just because it has a V8.All of the other parts have to line up to make that happen. So until later today, no one knows, except apple. I think they would have said it if it were true though
posted on Sep 19, 2013, 11:14 PM 1
31. Napalm_3nema
Posts: 2236; Member since: Jun 14, 2013
Honestly, the G2 is a heat nightmare that lags in places it shouldn't. Lots of great features, gorgeous screen, fast, and awesome ergonomics (I one hand it easier than an S4), but I took mine back today.
posted on Sep 19, 2013, 9:13 PM 0
34. SilverSurfer85
Posts: 28; Member since: Apr 12, 2013
Why swype when you can text just as fast on a iPhone? unless your fingers are to big? Ive used both so im familiar with both of them.. just curious.
posted on Sep 19, 2013, 9:42 PM 0
11. Googler
Posts: 813; Member since: Jun 10, 2013
All great phones but if I was an iUser looking for something to change to, I'd go with the Moto X. Specs don't mean a lot in daily use and a wealth of people really don't care about it. Useful features, ergonomics, and cohesiveness is what the X is all about.
posted on Sep 19, 2013, 6:50 PM 3
14. scsa852k
Posts: 331; Member since: Oct 16, 2012
That can't be an excuse for the pricing.
posted on Sep 19, 2013, 7:11 PM 1
19. Mxyzptlk unregistered
There's no replacement for a gem like the iPhone.
LG G2 price and availability:
AT&T, Verizon - $199.99 (2-year contract)
Sprint - coming soon
T-mobile - $99.99 up front + 24 x $21/month
LG G2 Review