6 Ways The iPhone 5 Still Outshines Samsung's Galaxy S4

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When looking for a new smartphone this spring, the top two choices for most will likely be either the Samsung Galaxy S4 or the iPhone 5.

Both are great phones, and you won't be disappointed with either one. And yes, there are a handful of other great top-tier phones to choose from.

But the GS4 and iPhone 5 are still the two most-hyped phones right now, and there are a handful of differences between the two worth noting. 

Here are the iPhone 5 features that make it a better phone for some people.

Apple

When you have an iPhone, you're guaranteed to get the best new mobile apps first.

Developers prefer to make their apps for iPhone first before moving to other platforms. Even Google has launched new apps and updates on iPhone before its own Android operating system. 

Yes, Android does offer many of the same popular top-tier apps as the iPhone, but the iPhone also has the best exclusive apps.