your anecdote is in direct contrast to mine. My 5S is still very usable. -Download offline google maps files on it and use it as a gps in my car. Smooth as b

your anecdote is in direct contrast to mine. My 5S is still very usable. -Download offline google maps files on it and use it as a gps in my car. Smooth as butter map animation and everything. -Use it when I'm doing yard work, Podcasts, audiobooks.. The latest overcast app is a little bit hiccupy.. but very usable. -Take pictures with it once in a while... Still on original battery... On the latest iOS that Apple is currently supporting the 5S with.