Apple iPhone 5, 16GB Factory Unlocked 4G LTE - Black

Why is the iPhone 5 Still Good?It can handle all of your day-to-day needsCalling, texting, emails, web browsing, FaceTime essentially everything that you need on a daily basis is handled with ease by this model. While you could get all of this out of older phones, deliver with as much style as the iPhone 5.The 16:9 aspect ratio of the screen is arguably the perfect design for use with one hand. Apple’s design of the iPhone 5 was so revolutionary, its form factor is still used today for the production of the iPhone SE. Add to that the fact that the iPhone 5 is the oldest iPhone compatible with lightning cables and most other Apple accessories, and you can see why it’s still an attractive option.Pictures and videoSmartphone cameras have come a long way in recent years, but all things considered, the iPhone 5 still gets the job done with good results. It has an 8-megapixel iSight back camera and a 1.2-megapixel front (selfie) camera, both with LED flash. Furthermore, it can shoot HD video at 1080p.It is the first iPhone with both a low light mode and a panorama mode. Not to mention it captures photos 40% faster than iPhone 4S.These specs might not mean much to you, but what it translates to is a camera that can still shoot pictures and videos that you won’t be embarrassed to post on Instagram.A wide range of available appsSince the iPhone 5 can’t update to iOS 11, some of the most cutting-edge apps won’t run perfectly on it. Down the line, it’s likely that they may stop working entirely. The good news is thousands of apps still do work. This includes functional apps like those for banking and transportation. Plus, there is actually a huge range of apps that only work on older versions of iOS.The Verdict: iPhone 5 is Still GoodAs far as cheap phones go, the iPhone 5 is the best you can do. If you’re only looking for something to cover the basics, or if want something to last you for a while until you upgrade to something more current, it’s a great choice.Although the enduring design appeal of this device makes it look modern, it really is not. 5 years is a very long time when it comes to smartphones. If you’re in the market for a phone that you’ll be happy with for the long haul