Apple iPod touch 5th generation Specs

8.5

Description

The 2012 iPod touch is probably the biggest redefinition the series has seen since its launch. For the first time, the iPod touch arrives with a bigger, 4-inch display, a 5-megapixel iSight camera shooting 1080p video, and a selection of vibrant colors. The iPod touch has a brilliant new design putting it in a category where it’s thinner and lighter than the iPhone, and with a unique lace it almost looks like this device is now not just a music player, but also a camera replacement.

Cons

  • 64GB basic storage (not expandable)
I want it 44 users
I have it 60 users
I had it 29 users

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Display

Size: 4.0-inch
Resolution: 1136 x 640 px, 326 PPI
Technology: IPS LCD
Screen-to-body: 60.95 %
Colors: 16 777 216

Hardware

System chip: Apple A5
Processor: Dual-core, 1000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9
GPU: PowerVR SGX543MP2
RAM: 0.5GB
Internal storage: 64GB
OS: iOS (9.x, 8.x, 7.x, 6.1, 6.x)
Device type: Tablet

Battery

Capacity: 1030 mAh
Type: Li - Ion, Not user replaceable

Camera

Rear: Single camera
Main camera: 5 MP (Autofocus, BSI sensor)
Specifications: Aperture size: F2.4
Flash: LED
Video recording: 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features:
EIS, Video calling
Front: 1.2 MP
Video capture: 1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)
Dimensions: 4.86 x 2.31 x 0.24 inches
(123.4 x 58.6 x 6.1 mm)
Weight: 3.10 oz (88.0 g)
Keys: Left: Volume control
Colors: Black, White

Multimedia

Headphones: 3.5mm jack
Speakers: Loudspeaker
Features: Album art cover, Background playback

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth: 4.0
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a, b, g, n, dual-band
USB: Lightning
Features: Mass storage device, Charging
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Other: Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop

Phone features

Notifications: Flight mode, Speakerphone
Other features: Voice recording

Buyers information

In The Box: iPod touch loop, Apple EarPods, Lightning to USB Cable, Quick Start guide

Availability

Officially announced: Sep 12, 2012
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Alternative variants

Apple iPod touch 32GB
Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage: 32GB

News

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User Reviews

Overall User Rating
Build quality
9.1
Camera quality
8.5
Performance
8.5
Display
9
Battery life and charging
7.3
Rating breakdown (out of 10)
8
Works as it needs to
Phone owned for more than a year

The iPod 5 has all of the features and support it needs. While it's home to a few glitches and lacks a back-facing camera, it works exactly how it should. It also is quite fast when loading internet applications and the like.

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6
OK. Device, (When it came out)
Phone owned for more than a year

I got it when it came out in gray, it lasted about 3 years befor completely ding after a hip hight drop. I had an OtterBox on it, and it landed on carpet, it just died right there. It is appearently a power issue with the battery, if you plug it in, it will still give you the red charging logo but wont do anything. pretty bad price to 400$ I paid for it, NOT WORTH IT!

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6
Don't buy an Ipod touch 5th gen is you want performance!
Phone owned for more than a year

I Have a Ipod touch 5g for a year now! I'm my question why would i buy that? first of all I thought that a5 chip would be very fast and not difference than A6! but i'm Wrong! it Very s**tty Performance! Youtube crashed every time because of lack of memory! 512mb ram DDR2! are you kidding me it 2015 man! and Still using a LPDDR2! it a worst mistake to get an iPod touch 5! i should get ipad 3 instead. A5x have a Gigabyte of ram! When i Look up Mortal Kombat X it said not support mine!
And Every they in High school most of my friend have an iphone 6 and i Jealous every days!
So i have to Jailbreak so i can disable launch demon and overclock and Not beable to use Facebook and Messenger app so i can save the battery life!so guy beaware for the performance! I Recommend Nvidia Shield Over Nexus 9 because Nexus 9 doesn't have an sd card and nvidia shield! thanks for reading!

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