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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 112 reviews

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Customers are enthusiastic about the Apple iPhone 5s 16GB's camera quality, price, ease of use, and size. Many appreciate its affordability and user-friendly interface, along with the convenient size. However, some users experienced issues with battery life and phone activation. A few customers reported challenges activating the phone and noted that the battery did not last long.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Camera is pretty good.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My first iPhone. Well, I like it, the camera is good. Fairly easy to use. Battery life not good. The first phone I've had with such short battery life. I know to close things not using etc. . I do like it. Siri is very helpful and useable. Great when driving for calling someone for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A small phone with great performance

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The iPhone 5S feels like a "pro" phone more than ever, the iPhone equivalent of the MacBook Pro. Its features don't feel as immediately consumer-understandable. For many, the iPhone 5C will do just fine. The biggest wished-for features -- a MacBook Air-level battery life improvement and an even larger screen -- aren't on either new iPhone yet. If you're deep in the Apple ecosystem, the 5S could be the first step toward some new directions. Its improved speed, graphics, and elements of battery efficiency make it a better phone than the iPhone 5, in case you've waited to upgrade. But if you already have an iPhone 5, I'd say it's not a bad year to upgrade to 6/6s or 7.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good deal

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Ok so I didn't read all the fine print before I purchased. The phone comes with a prepay SIM card. You are required to spend 150.00 on the prepay card as an offset to the reduced price for the phone before you can unlock it. Still not a bad deal overall and you get the Verizon service and coverage. Overall happy with this purchase. Now if I can just get my mom to understand how it works :)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    iPhone 5s Experience

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My husband previously had an iPhone 5s so I was already acquainted with its functionality. Since I try to avoid contracts and don't require the latest & greatest among cell phones, I purchased this outright at a great deal and for a prepaid plan. After a month or just over, my phone went out completely though it'd had a descent charge prior. (This happened 2x within a three-month period.) Upon Geek Squad's second diagnostic, it appeared that it had something to do with glitches working out from previous updates. Later found that the glitch also affected my photos not properly uploading to iCloud. However, this was swiftly resolved also with Apple help by phone. Otherwise, I've enjoyed the phone. Descent photos & quality (though not the best for distant shots); good ring & phone tone & reception; good text features & functions; nice already-installed apps variety. Overall quality cell. However, if you "must" have only the best (aka: latest & greatest), then I highly recommend going for a 6 or higher model.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone for a young person to start with.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The phone is small and easy to carry or fit in a pocket. Has up to date app's , technology, and easy to use. Great starter phone for a first time user.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Phone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great phone, very dependable and easy to use! I recommend to anyone looking for a good deal!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good iPhone for price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had an iPhone 4s and I think this is just as good. It’s a good phone if you don’t need all the fancy features. I bought one for my son too. Still think it should be a little cheaper when we’re already on an IPhone X

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great first iphone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    love this iphone, great price. you can't go wrong with iphone. My iphone 5s is great for the money, $199.00. pictures are great... great first phone....

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Space

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Lots of gigs for space. Camera is good. Not too big.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great phone, love the camera!!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've had this phone for a week now and I love it! It has a great camera and the speed is great also. I've never been a fan of apple until now.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great phone for my teens

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    I purchased for my daughters, great phone not to big, not too small. Works great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My first IPhone! Great price and does everything I need.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPHONE 5s

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    this is a very nice iPhone . the iPhone takes very nice pictures best buy had a good price on this iPhone and was in stock in store when I wanted to buy the iPhone so I was happy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love my 5S!!

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    I love everything about the iPhone 5s, especially the price! Has a great camera, it's the perfect size, and enough memory for my important apps.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone for the $$$

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    Would recommend this phone to anyone. Simple to operate, has a good camera and video.love the Apple Store for my apps.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice phone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had no problems hooking the phone up. I will say the best buy employees at my locations are very rude in the phone department. Will not be shopping best buy anymore. But the phone is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Really good phone for the price.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this for my teenager. Didn't want to spend 800 dollars on starter phone. I've had them in the past and never had any problems.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A $699 iPhone For $169

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased my 64GB iPhone 5s for nearly $900 when it was new. To get the same phone as a 16GB Verizon prepaid phone for $169 - that was an offer I could not refuse. Perfect as a a gift or to use as a dedicated business line with its own AppleID, FaceTime, Messages and email address. Keeps business truly separate from personal yet maintains the Apple experience.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Received this phone as a Christmas gift. Took a couple of hours for store to figure out why they couldn't ring it up for me but they eventually did. Glad I had the patience to wait. Best phone ever!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Phone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love my Phone. Sorry I waited so long to buy an IPhone. My Children and Grandchildren were right. It is so easy too use. Perfect for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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