The next iPhone is set to be released on Sept 10, if the rumors are to be believed, but should buyers put off their purchase till the launch? Maybe yes, not for the iPhone 5S but to wait for the prices to drop for the iPhone 5 which is perfectly a fine buy. Should the new expected features compel people to abandon their old phones to buy the new ones? Analysts have different things to say on the matter. Examining the features is up to the reader, though, to makeup his/her mind.

The most important feature expected in the iPhone 5 is the finger print authentication system. Ever since Apple bought AuthenTec analysts have been expecting the incorporation of this technology in the new iPhone. The objective of this technology is to add enhanced security to the smartphone to check the rising concerns of theft and online security. Although the idea is a good one, users will have to consider - do they really need a finger print scanner on a personal item like their phone? Will it not be more like office related technology?

The camera of the new iPhone is not expected to be more than 8 MP, for those who are intent on a higher resolution camera and are looking to buy can consider Motorolla's Moto X which has a 10 MP camera or the Galaxy S4 which has a 13 MP camera and for those who are really keen on having the best possible camera in the smartphone category can go for Nokia Lumia 1020 which has a 41 MP camera.

The other expected feature is a smarter Siri, the virtual assistant is said to be getting an upgrade to make it more user friendly. It will be a challenge however for Apple to beat the voice feature in the Moto X.

So, Should the users be excited about the upcoming new iPhone5S? Absolutely, Apple may still have an unreported/speculated killer feature up its sleeve. But don't throw away your old phone yet, readers have to wait for Sept 10 to decide whether to buy iPhone 5 or the new iPhone 5S.