Apple iPhone 5 Specs

9.0
PhoneArena Score
Apple iPhone 5 Review
8.4

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 249 users
I had it 316 users

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Display

Benchmarks
Size: 4.0-inch
Resolution: 1136 x 640 px, 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)
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): 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

Officially announced: Sep 12, 2012
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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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User Reviews

Overall User Rating
Build quality
8.5
Camera quality
8.5
Performance
8.8
Display
8.7
Battery life and charging
7.5
Rating breakdown (out of 10)
7
Just another iPhone
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.


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

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6
I loved it but I'm disappointed
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.

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