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Apple iPhone 5
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SKU: cell-120
Brand: Apple
Category: Mobiles
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  • Processor & RAM Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based)
  • Display 1 GB DDR2
  • Battery 16/32/64 GB
  • Display LED-backlit IPS LCD, 4.0 inches
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Apple iPhone 5: At a Glance

8.8 / 10

Apple iPhone 5 combines 4.0 inches, 44.1 cm2 (~60.8% screen-to-body ratio) IPS LCD, Apple A6 (32 nm) Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based), 16/32/64 GB / 1 GB DDR2 RAM, 8 MP, f/2.4, 33mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF, LED flash, 1440 mAh (5W standard Lightning charging). Current status: Available. Released 01-09-2012. Pricing starts around $739.

Release Status Available. Released 01-09-2012
Display 4.0 inches, 44.1 cm2 (~60.8% screen-to-body ratio) — IPS LCD
Resolution 640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
Processor (SoC) Apple A6 (32 nm) Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based)
RAM & Storage 16/32/64 GB / 1 GB DDR2 RAM
Operating System iOS 6, upgradable to iOS 7.1.2, iOS UI
Rear Camera 8 MP, f/2.4, 33mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF, LED flash
Selfie Camera 1.2 MP, face detection, FaceTime
Battery & Charging 1440 mAh | 5W standard Lightning charging
Dimensions & Weight 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in) | 112 grams (3.95 oz)
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, BT 5.3 / 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC, USB Type-C 2.0 / 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort
Estimated Price $739
Lab & Spec Evaluation

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.8 / 10
  • Design 9.0 / 10
  • Display 9.0 / 10
  • Performance 9.0 / 10
  • Camera 8.0 / 10
  • Battery 8.0 / 10

Specs

Network

2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) CDMA 800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G Network 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE, 5G

LAUNCH

Announced September, 2012
Status Available. Released 01-09-2012

BODY

Dimensions 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in)
Weight 112 grams (3.95 oz)
Build Oleophobic coating
SIMs SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. Nano-SIM and eSIM / Dual Standby

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) IPS LCD
Size 4.0 inches, 44.1 cm2 (~60.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. Corning-made glass, oleophobic coating

PLATFORM

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. iOS 6, upgradable to iOS 7.1.2, iOS UI
Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. Apple A6 (32 nm) Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. PowerVR SGX 543MP3 (triple-core graphics)

MEMORY

Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. No
Internal 16/32/64 GB / 1 GB DDR2 RAM

MAIN CAMERA

Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. 8 MP, f/2.4, 33mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF, LED flash
Video 1080p@30fps
Camera Features LED flash, HDR, panorama, Leica / ZEISS optical tuning

SELFIE CAMERA

Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. 1.2 MP, face detection, FaceTime
Features HDR, Panorama, AI Beauty Mode
Video 1080p@30fps

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo dual speakers
3.5mm jack Yes (3.5mm jack)

COMMS

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. 5.3 / 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC
USB USB Type-C 2.0 / 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. Yes (NFC supported)
Radio Stereo FM radio (market dependent)

Features

Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. Fingerprint (under display optical / side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, Ultra Wideband (UWB)

BATTERY

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. 1440 mAh
Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. 1440 mAh
Charging The functionality responsible for recharging batteries in portable devices, such as mobile phones, significantly influences both battery lifespan and the practicality of daily product usage.The charging process, encompassing factors like voltage, current, and completion actions, is contingent upon the battery's size and type.Contemporary battery chargers dynamically adjust charging parameters based on the battery's current charging state. Charging an empty battery poses no safety risk, allowing for a quicker charging process. Consequently, many charging speed benchmarks, including ours, specify the battery level achieved after a 30-minute session on an empty battery.Standard chargers with a power output of 5V/1A, equivalent to 5W, serve as a baseline, with anything surpassing this speed classified as quick or fast charging. 5W standard Lightning charging

MISC

Colors Black Slate, White Silver
Model GSM A1428, GSM A1429, CDMA A1429,
SAR SAR (Specific absorption rate): Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. 0.98 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body)
SAR EU Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. 0.75 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body)
Price $739.00

TESTS

Performance Geekbench 4: 1,280 (Multi-core) | Apple A6
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 2000+ nits peak
Battery (new) Active use score: 14:30h

Experience the pinnacle of smartphone technology with the Apple iPhone 5. This iconic device boasts a stunning 4-inch Retina display that delivers vibrant colors and sharp details. Its sleek aluminum design and lightweight build make it a joy to hold and use.  

Powered by the A6 chip, the iPhone 5 delivers lightning-fast performance for everything from multitasking to gaming. Capture stunning photos and videos with the 8-megapixel iSight camera, featuring autofocus, face detection, and panorama mode.  

Stay connected with the world thanks to 4G LTE connectivity, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Enjoy long-lasting battery life that keeps you powered throughout the day.  

The iPhone 5 is more than just a phone; it’s a personal assistant that helps you stay organized, entertained, and connected. With iOS, you can access a vast ecosystem of apps, games, and services.

Experience the future of smartphones with the Apple iPhone 5.

Apple iPhone 5 — Frequently Asked Questions

What processor and storage options does the Apple iPhone 5 have?

The Apple iPhone 5 is powered by the Apple A6 (32 nm) Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based) chipset with an Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based) CPU and PowerVR SGX 543MP3 (triple-core graphics) GPU. Memory and storage configurations include 16/32/64 GB / 1 GB DDR2 RAM.

What is the battery capacity and charging speed of the Apple iPhone 5?

The Apple iPhone 5 comes with a 1440 mAh battery (1440 mAh) and supports 5W standard Lightning charging.

How good is the Apple iPhone 5 camera setup?

On the rear, the Apple iPhone 5 features 8 MP, f/2.4, 33mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF, LED flash. It supports video recording at 1080p@30fps. For selfies, it includes a 1.2 MP, face detection, FaceTime front camera.

Does the Apple iPhone 5 support 5G, NFC, and a headphone jack?

Yes, the Apple iPhone 5 supports 5G networks (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave). NFC support: Yes (NFC supported). 3.5mm headphone jack: Yes (3.5mm jack).

What is the price and release status of the Apple iPhone 5?

The estimated retail price of the Apple iPhone 5 is around $739. Market status: Available. Released 01-09-2012. Available colorways include Black Slate, White Silver.

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