Apple iPhone 5 Specs

9.0

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Apple iPhone 5 Review

8.4

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Released

Sep 21, 2012

Display

4.0 inches
1136 x 640 pixels

Camera

8 MP (Single camera)
1.2 MP front

Hardware

Apple A6
1GB RAM

Storage

64GB, not expandable

Battery

1440 mAh

OS

iOS 10.x

Description

The Apple iPhone 5 is the first iPhone with a larger, 4-inch screen. At the same time, it has become thinner, with a more elongated body. The iPhone 5 is powered by a new A6 chip that’s twice as powerful as the chip on the preceding iPhone 4S. It’s also the first iPhone with 4G LTE, supporting not just American frequencies, but LTE networks across the globe.

This device is also known as Apple A1429

Pros

Small dimensions (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 inches)

Cons

64GB basic storage (not expandable)

I want it 164 users

I have it 248 users

I had it 316 users

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Display Benchmarks
Size:	4.0 inches
Resolution:	1136 x 640 pixels, 326 PPI
Technology:	IPS LCD
Screen-to-body:	60.82 %
Colors:	16 777 216
Peak brightness:	500 cd/m2 (nit)
Features:	Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware Benchmarks
System chip:	Apple A6 (32 nm)
Processor:	Dual-core, 1300 MHz, Apple Swift
GPU:	PowerVR SGX543MP3
RAM:	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage:	64GB, not expandable
OS:	iOS (10.x, 9.x, 8.x, 7.x, 6.1, 6.x) Screenshots
Device type:	Smartphone

Battery
Capacity:	1440 mAh
Type:	Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable

Camera
Rear:	Single camera Camera samples
Main camera:	8 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, Autofocus, BSI sensor)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F2.4; Focal length: 33 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.2"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Flash:	LED
Video recording:	1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features:	Time-lapse video, EIS, Video calling
Front:	1.2 MP
Video capture:	1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 inches (123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm)
Weight:	3.95 oz (112.0 g)
Materials:	Back: Aluminum
Keys:	Left: Volume control, Other
Colors:	Black, White

Cellular
4G (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 13(700 c)
3G:	Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Data Speed:	LTE Cat 3 (100/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, UMTS
SIM type:	Nano SIM

Multimedia Benchmarks
Headphones:	3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features:	Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring:	TV-out
Additional microphone(s):	for Noise cancellation, Video recording

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	4.0
Wi-Fi:	802.11 a, b, g, n, dual-band; Hotspot
USB:	Lightning
Features:	Mass storage device, Charging
Hearing aid compatible:	M4, T4
Location:	A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other:	UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop

Phone features
Notifications:	Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features:	Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Sep 12, 2012
FCC ID value:	BCG-E2599A
Measured SAR:
Head:	1.18 W/kg
Body:	1.18 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	1.57 W/kg
Wireless Router:	1.18 W/kg

Buyers information
In The Box:	Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation

Availability
	Sep 12, 2012
Officially announced:	Yes

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Alternative variants

Apple iPhone 5

with 32 GB storage

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage:	32GB

Apple iPhone 5

with 16 GB storage

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage:	16GB

Apple iPhone 5

1428

Differences from the main variant:
4G (FDD):	Bands 4(AWS-1), 17(700 b)
3G:	Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Hearing aid compatible:	M3, T4

Apple iPhone 5

1429 for Europe

Differences from the main variant:
4G (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850)

Carrier Availability

Discontinued

Verizon
AT&T
T-Mobile
Cricket

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Kaffebryg

Arena Apprentice

Just another iPhone

Posted: Jan 28, 2016, 12:05 PM

Phone owned for more than a year

A number of high profile news stories emerged soon after the iPhone 5’s release. These ranged from the metallic back and side chipping and revealing the aluminium beneath to issues with battery life and the Apple Maps fiasco. We go into more detail about the maps app further on.

The most complained about aspect of the iPhone 5 is battery life. More than 2,500 owners gave the iPhone 5 an average of 6.8/10 for battery life. The Galaxy S3 and S4 score 7.3 and 7.6 out of 10 respectively.

The next aspect of the iPhone 5 that most irks owners is its value for money. iPhone owners have known for a long time that Apple demands a premium for its phones. The cost of extra storage on an iPhone makes it particularly costly to go for a 32GB or 64GB model, whereas Galaxy owners are able to add extra storage on the cheap via the microSD card.

However, it’s not all bad news for iPhone owners in terms of value. The iPhone 5 retains its value better than any other smartphone. This means you can get back a lot of the original outlay by selling when you upgrade. Even better news is that the 2,500 owners who provided feedback scored the iPhone 5 with 9.2 for ease of use, 9.1 for features and 9.1 for design, clearly showing that it also has a lot going for it.

curtis28

Iphone 5- It's OK, certainly better out there for the same price

Posted: Jun 13, 2015, 7:29 AM

Phone owned for less than a year

I have experienced this phone previously to owning my current phone (Samsung galaxy s4). Personally I think the galaxy is 1000x's better than the Iphone, and because of it I will never change back. I also know that I am not the only one who believes android is better than ios, in fact every person I know who has switched does not regret it. I strongly recommend that if you are considering a phone of this type you look elsewhere because there is a high chance you may save some money and end up with a more likable phone.

earlgrey

Arena Apprentice

I loved it but I'm disappointed

Posted: Feb 17, 2015, 6:24 AM

Phone owned for less than a year

I had a lots of type smartphones and other gsm. I tried BB, Samsung, Huawei, Nokia, Lenovo. I hands on my phone as business phone. I talking 2 hours a day + emails, calendars. I had an iPad also. My opinion is the IOS the best opsys currently. iPhones and iPad hardware is weak to apply everyday. I f you wan to use it as your tool to connect others or organise your life is the construction is nice but weak. Expensive or not possible to repaire. My iPad also the second what I have to buy because of the screen. I had a cover to protect it (pierre carden leather) but it was not enough to lost my glass screen. Sometimes when I use it in my car and talk, it was very warm and i had to cooling with my cars aircondition. Summary my experience is worst and I'm disappointed. Price/ value ratio is lass than Lenovo forexample. I have no offer warmly.