Thinking about getting an iPhone 5 when it comes out

I'm with Verizon and I've had my Droid X for the past two years. I'm already eligible for an upgrade but I think I want to wait for the iPhone5 to come out. Main reasons I want one: Excellent mp3 integration and player, best app store, reliability, a little smaller and more pocket friendly than my Droid X, better memory, all my friends have an iPhone.

My main concerns about getting one: not quite as personable as Android OS, accessories are very expensive, my last two Apple products both broke pretty easily, it seems like I see A LOT of people with broken/shattered screens on their iPhones and I've almost hammered my Droid X to death and haven't had a scratch even without a screen protector. I hear that they are going with an even THINNER screen with this new iPhone. Also wonder if they will mess up the first time around with the iPhone 5 and then release a better version shortly after.

Anyway, what do you guys think? Anything else that you can tell me about the iPhone5? Should I stick to looking for a new Android or make the switch? My Droid X is absolutely a horrible phone. It is very slow after these few years, apps suck, touch screen is unresponsive more often than not, camera is miserable...

Why are you asking? Seems like you've already made up your mind. If you hated Android so much it wouldnt do you much good to get another. Just get the iPhone, its what you want.

It's probably in production right now, if the supply chain is to be believed. We may end up getting it fairly soon (within a couple months). Probably worth the wait for Apple's shiniest new gadget.musicalmac

[QUOTE="musicalmac"]It's probably in production right now, if the supply chain is to be believed. We may end up getting it fairly soon (within a couple months). Probably worth the wait for Apple's shiniest new gadget.MaddenBowler10

I've dropped my 4S on hard pavement four times in its life with me, not even one hairline scratch (though it did dent the corner a bit as I keep my iDevices naked)Kid-Atari

The droid X is not representative of what android has become now, most of the problems you have with it you wont have with a latest android phone.

The droid X is not representative of what android has become now, most of the problems you have with it you wont have with a latest android phone.

Gambler_3

You say the additional extra's are more expensive now? Wait until they release the 5.. The connector on the bottom of the phone has supposedly changed to a different fitting - This making all the current gear irrelevant to it, meaning you'll have to buy new dockings etc. Stupid move by apple if you ask me! I have a 4s, and am more than happy with it! Is an iPhone 5 really worth the expense it's going to be? Probably not.. iOS 6 will be compatible with the 4S also.mattEhhq

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The droid X is not representative of what android has become now, most of the problems you have with it you wont have with a latest android phone.

MaddenBowler10

[QUOTE="MaddenBowler10"][QUOTE="Gambler_3"]

The droid X is not representative of what android has become now, most of the problems you have with it you wont have with a latest android phone.

awptical

Eh if you are willing to wait then the next nexus phone is going to be the thing to wait for. G nexus is no longer the best hardware wise and galaxy S3/one X wont be supported for 2 years. If you really cant wait then I suggest galaxy S3, it's already sold 10 million you can be assured of a big accessory market considering the US has the same physical model this time around. You will also get the best app support with a galaxy S or nexus device.

I'm still wondering what the hardware of the iPhone 5 will be.

Some of the newer Android and Windows Phone 8 devices will be using Qualcomm's Snapdragon S4 Pro which will launch in the coming months.

Engadget took benchmarks of a mobile developer platform running S4 Pro and the results are very good.

S4 Pro is considerably more powerful than even the best android phone available. Running a quad core 28nm CPU the battery will also be very good in these devices.

I'm still wondering what the hardware of the iPhone 5 will be.

Some of the newer Android and Windows Phone 8 devices will be using Qualcomm's Snapdragon S4 Pro which will launch in the coming months.

Engadget took benchmarks of a mobile developer platform running S4 Pro and the results are very good.

S4 Pro is considerably more powerful than even the best android phone available. Running a quad core 28nm CPU the battery will also be very good in these devices.

NVIDIATI

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I'm still wondering what the hardware of the iPhone 5 will be.

Some of the newer Android and Windows Phone 8 devices will be using Qualcomm's Snapdragon S4 Pro which will launch in the coming months.

Engadget took benchmarks of a mobile developer platform running S4 Pro and the results are very good.

S4 Pro is considerably more powerful than even the best android phone available. Running a quad core 28nm CPU the battery will also be very good in these devices.

MaddenBowler10

Actually, S4 Pro is likely to launch in phones by September, around the same time as the iPhone 5 launch.

[QUOTE="MaddenBowler10"][QUOTE="NVIDIATI"]

I'm still wondering what the hardware of the iPhone 5 will be.

Some of the newer Android and Windows Phone 8 devices will be using Qualcomm's Snapdragon S4 Pro which will launch in the coming months.

Engadget took benchmarks of a mobile developer platform running S4 Pro and the results are very good.

S4 Pro is considerably more powerful than even the best android phone available. Running a quad core 28nm CPU the battery will also be very good in these devices.

NVIDIATI

Actually, S4 Pro is likely to launch in phones by September, around the same time as the iPhone 5 launch.

^ The Mali-T604 (made by ARM) should outperform the Adreno 320 in the S4 Pro, and that's also set for launch around the same time as the S4 Pro.