While the iPhone 5 is undeniably evolutionary, it also demonstrates that keeping up with (and in a few cases, pushing) the march of smartphone component technology, coupled with a lot of little OS changes, equals a demonstrably superior product. The 5 is much faster, slimmer and lighter than the 4S while improving on its previously state-ofthe- art display and camera.
In this report we’ll analyze both the hardware and software highlights from the new iPhone with an eye on features most useful to enterprises, quantify performance improvements with hands-on test results, and wrap with some recommendations for business managers and IT pros evaluating the revamped iPhone lineup.