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iPhone 5
Released Discontinued 112 g (3.95 oz), 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm iOS 6, upgradable to iOS 10.3.4 16GB
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$340.00 PRICE (USD)
4.0 inches 640 x 1136 pixels
8 MP 1080p
1GB RAM Apple
1440 mAh Li-Po
Pricing Mode: 🌐 Global (USD $)
Prices Price (USD) USD $340.00 USD
Official Price Global About 300 EUR
Network Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Launch Announced 2012, September 12. Released 2012, September 21
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in)
Weight 112 g (3.95 oz)
Build Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM Nano-SIM
Display Type 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 Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
Platform OS iOS 6, upgradable to iOS 10.3.4
Chipset Apple A6 (32 nm)
CPU Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based)
GPU PowerVR SGX 543MP3 (triple-core graphics)
Memory Card slot No
Internal 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
Main Camera Single 8 MP, f/2.4, 33mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Features LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
Selfie camera Single 1.2 MP, f/2.4, 35mm (standard)
Features face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
Video 720p@30fps
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Features 16-bit/44.1kHz audio
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Radio No
USB Lightning, USB 2.0
Features Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery Type Li-Po 1440 mAh, non-removable (5.45 Wh)
Stand-by Up to 225 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 8 h (3G)
Misc Colors Black/Slate, White/Silver
Models A1428, A1429, A1442, iPhone5,1, iPhone5,2
SAR 1.18 W/kg (head)     1.18 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.95 W/kg (head)     0.90 W/kg (body)
Price About 340 EUR
Our Tests Performance Basemark X: 2229
Display Contrast ratio: 1320:1 (nominal) / 3.997:1 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 67dB
Audio quality Noise -91.3dB / Crosstalk -76.5dB
Battery (old) Endurance rating 51h

Mini Review & Verdict

A smart summary of the Apple iPhone 5

Advantages

  • Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio

Disadvantages

  • Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
  • Fixed internal storage configuration without expandable MicroSD card support

Taking a comprehensive view of its technical merits, the Apple iPhone 5 demonstrates a thoughtful balance of hardware capabilities and refined design within Apple's catalog. Visual duties are assumed by a competent responsive IPS LCD screen measuring 4 inches , delivering high-definition clarity, balanced color temperatures, and generous dynamic range for reading and streaming.

Processing throughput is sustained by the well-matched Apple A6 (32 nm), offering dependable operational stability across varied software demands. Multitasking, web browsing, and multimedia applications execute with dependable rhythm and stable thermal dissipation. Photography needs are addressed with confidence by the primary optical setup—centered on a 8MP primary sensor—which maintains pleasing clarity, controlled noise thresholds, and reliable low-light composure.

Longevity is anchored by a 1440mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds designed to comfortably see users through full days of unhindered mobile operation. In conclusion, the Apple iPhone 5 represents a sensible, thoroughly calibrated package that satisfies demanding real-world criteria across the board.

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