iPhone 5s vs One (M8): the duel of the design elite

iPhone 5s vs One (M8): the duel of the design elite
The era during which held a complete design monopoly in the mobile electronics market is over. More and more, users are finding that it isn’t just enough to have a performing smartphone, they also need to be attractive and have a certain apprance of value. Looking back at most Android devices, it rlly isn’t hard to see that the iPhone is a lder and common point of reference in what looks good for mobile devices. Now with the One (M8)and its predecessor, along with other grt looking like the possible metal G3, Android is gaining ground.© AndroidPITButy is in the eye of the beholder, however, it’s pretty widely known that i are outstandingly precise and painstakingly crafted devices with a focus on design, something that isn’t seen that often in the Android universe. has changed this though, the One (M7) was even crowned best smartphone for 2013 at the 2014 MWC.HardwareAt the moment, top smart are very similar because they often contain identical tech components, mning that software and looks have become a lot more important. Comparing ftures and the operating system (basically iOS 7 and Sense 6) would be too detailed at this point, so we will put software aside in this case. First, lets take a quick look at the technical specifiions for either device:IPHONE 5S ONE (M8)SYSTEMiOS 7Android 4.4.2 KitKat + Sense 6DISPLAY4-inch, L, 1,136 x 640 Pixel, 326 ppi5-inch, L, 1,920 x 1,080 Pixel, 441 ppiPROCESSORA7 64-bit, M7Snapdragon 801, Quad-Core, 2.3 GHzRAM1 GB2 GBINTERNAL STORAGE16/32/64 GB16 GB + microSDCAMERA8 MP, Dual LED4 MPFRONT CAMERA1.2 MP5 MPNFCNoYesFINGERPRINT SENSORYesNoBATTERY1,570 mAh2,600 mAhDIMENSIONS123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm146.4 x 70.6 x 9.4 mmWEIGHT112 g160 gPRICE697 USD (16GB)/ 809 USD (32GB) onAmazon696 USD (32 GB) onAmazonDesignThe One (M8) has a rl unibody, just like theiPhone 5s, and it’s a slimmer and sleeker than its predecessor. The aluminium gives off a valuable look and feel, which in my opinion is something missing in the case of most Android devices. While the device is made of a hard metal, it has a super soft and smooth look. The effect is striking, and feels much more comfortable in the hand than any iPhone ever has. The iPhone 5s feels harder, more angular, which seems to constantly remind the user ‘’don’t forget I’m here!’’. The M8 simply melts into the palm of your hand.ManagbilityThose who think five inches is too big for a smartphone would likely rch for the iPhone in the case of this comparison. The M8 is significantly bigger, making one-handed operation for most users a lot harder, and even impossible for some. Unfortunately, wasted precious space on the front side of the device because of the logo placement, and I think this was an unforgivable move. When comes down to handling a device, the iPhone with only four inches rlly can’t be bt either way. But again, it doesn’t fit that ergonomically in the hand. That being said, the One (M8) could have appred smaller even with its big display, like was able to achieve with the 5.2 inch G2.Final verdictLike mentioned rlier on in the article, the iPhone 5s finally has a worthy opponent, especially in terms of looks and quality. The new One on the other hand still hasn’t rched the same reference level, since it hasn’t come close to making the same impact on the market, though in my opinion, deserves the acclaim. Both devices aren’t c but the price for the iPhone 5s is much higher. For those who aren’t fans of iOS, but consider elegant and high end designs to be important and don’t mind a larger device as well as investing a bit more money, they will find that the One (M8) is currently the best option on the market.