Why is the iPhone 5S so expensive? And is it really worth all that money?

I just got a job and in saving up for a smartphone and I really want an iPhone but I want the best iPhone. Everyone says the only difference between the regular iPhone 5 and the iPhone 5s is the finger print scanner. Is this true? I have $600 but the iPhone 5S is 800-1000. And I'm sick of waiting to save up the money (but its no issue).So is it worth the wait or just I just go ahead and get the iPhone 5?

It's expensive because it's new.

No it's not worth the money. Most phones barely last 2 years, so why spend hundreds of dollars on something you're literally going to be throwing away in just a few years?

If you must have an iPhone, a regular iPhone 5 or even a 4S will be fine and a *LOT* cheaper.

Some providers are giving away 4S as a free phone if you sign a 2 year contract.

Its very expensive only because of the Apple brand name. Other than that there are other companies for FACT making better phones. Having said that if the price is lowered the iPhones are pretty good and quality is superb.

Hehe

The 5S hardware is 64bit (and 5S is the only 64bit phone anywhere on the market today). 5S has the best camera and features of any phone out there today. 5S also has the aluminum casing and fingerprint access which is what I like. I also like that you don't even press the home button (won't wear it out) as the fingerprint is automatically recognized when you just put it over it.