• 4" (1136x640) IPS LCD
  • 1GB
    A6 SoC
    64GB Storage
  • 8-MP, f/2.4 1 Rear Camera
  • 1440 mAh

The Apple iPhone 5 phone has a 4-inch (1136x640) IPS LCD screen, a 8MP main camera and a 1.2MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 1440 mAh and the main processor is a A6 with 1 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductiPhone 5 (Launched 2012-09-01)
Display4" 1136x640 IPS LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 31mm 8-MP f/2.4 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 1.2-MP
Computing
  • A6 SoC
  • 1GB RAM
  • 64GB Storage
  • None
Battery1440 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 112g (4oz), 123.8x58.6x7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 inches)
Price (Market)$165
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Display
TypeIPS LCD
Diagonal (inches)4"
Display/Body Ratio60.8%
Resolution1136x640
Sharpness (PPI)326 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel8-MP
Aperturef/2.4
Focal Length (35mm) 31mm
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Poly
Battery Capacity (mAh)1440 mAh
Talk Time8 hours
Music Playback Time40 hours
Computing
Processor BrandApple
Processor NameA6
Processor ModelA6
Processor # Cores2
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.3 GHz
RAM Options1GB
Internal Storage Options64GB
Memory Card TypeNone
Operating System + VersioniOS 6
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT3 102/51 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
Connector TypeNone
SAR US Head1.18 W/Kg
SAR US Body1.18 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.95 W/Kg
SAR EU Body0.9 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
Multimedia
Multimedia Features
  • HDMI
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
Speaker channelsMono
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
Audio Formats
  • AAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • M4V
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Light
  • Proximity

iPhone 5 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the iPhone 5 was retailing at around $165 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. Our data shows that the iPhone 5 is NOT water-tight an has no IP-Rating rating.
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No, the iPhone 5 does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but things may be different in Asia. We mainly track USA data.
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No, the iPhone 5 resolution of (1136x640) is not defined as 4K.
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No, the iPhone 5 is not capable of Wireless Charging.
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No, the iPhone 5 does not feature Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the iPhone 5 is a 4G device that is rated 4G LTE CAT3 (102/51 Mbps).
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No, the iPhone 5 does not work on 5G networks.
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No, the iPhone 5 is not a USB-C handset.
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No, the iPhone 5 does not have a removable battery.

Apple iPhone 5 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

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