Apple iPhone 5 Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

Apple iPhone 5 Top Specs

Release Date: 2012, September
Dimensions: 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm
Weight: 112 g
Screen: 4", LED-backlit IPS LCD
Main Camera: Single, 8 MP
Selfi Camera: Single, 1.2 MP
Memory: 16/32/64 GB, 1 GB RAM DDR2
CPU:
Battery: 1440 mAh
Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

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Technical specifications

General specs
Brand and model	Apple iPhone 5
Release date	2012, September
Dimensions (HxWxD)	123.8 Х 58.6 Х 7.6 mm
Weight	112 g
Body build	Front glass, aluminum body
Colors	Black/Slate, White/Silver
Battery	1440 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po
Battery life
Stand by time- Up to 225 h (2G) / Up to 225 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 8 h (2G) / Up to 8 h (3G) Music play - Up to 40 h
Approximate price	340 EUR

Screen
Technology	LED-backlit IPS LCD
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M
Screen size	4" inc
Screen area	44.1 cm²
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	60.8%
Screen resolution	640 x 1136 px
PPI /points per inch/	326 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating

Camera and Video
Rear camera, main	8 MP, Single
Camera specs
-8 MP, f/2.4, 33mm (standard), 1/3.2'', 1.4µm, AF
Functions	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	1.2 MP, Single
Specifications	1.2 MP, f/2.4, 35mm (standard)
Functions	face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
Video	720p@30fps

Performance
Operating system OS	iOS 6, upgradable to iOS 10.3.3
Chipset	- Apple A6 (32 nm)
Processor CPU
- Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based)
Graphics processor GPU	- PowerVR SGX 543MP3 (triple-core graphics)
External memory	No
Internal memory	16/32/64 GB, 1 GB RAM DDR2
Antutu 7 score	13215

Communication and Connectivity
SIM card	Nano-SIM
Network	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Show all network frequencies:
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS	Yes
Edge	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC
USB	2.0, proprietary reversible connector
Bluetooth	4.0, A2DP, LE
Harmful irradiation
SAR - 1.18 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.95 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio
Radio	No
Headphone jack	Yes
Others
- 16-bit/44.1kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features
- Sensors - Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass - Siri natural language commands and dictation - Supported LTE Networks

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Apple iPhone 5 cost?

The base approximate price of the Apple iPhone 5 was around 340 EUR after it was officially announced. At this point, the price may be lower.

What is the release date for Apple iPhone 5 ?

The official release date is 2012, September.

What is the weight of Apple iPhone 5 ?

The weight of the Apple iPhone 5 is 112 g.

What is the screen size of Apple iPhone 5, how big is?

The screen size of the Apple iPhone 5 is 4" inches.

What are the dimensions of the Apple iPhone 5, what are the sizes ?

The size of the Apple iPhone 5 is 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (HxWxD).

Does Apple iPhone 5 support 5G?

No, it does not support 5G

Is Apple iPhone 5 waterproof?

No, it is not waterproof.

Does Apple iPhone 5 have fast charging?

No, it does not support fast charging.

Does Apple iPhone 5 have wireless charging?

No, it does not support wireless charging.

Does Apple iPhone 5 have Google Play Services? ?

Yes, it supports Google gmail, youtube, etc.

How many cameras does the Apple iPhone 5 have?

There is Single main camera and Single selfi camera.

How to turn on Apple iPhone 5 ?

To turn on the phone, press and hold the power key until the logo appears on the screen, then release the key. If the phone does not turn on after a few seconds, connect the charger and try again in a minute.

How to turn off Apple iPhone 5 ?

To turn off the phone, press and hold the power key until the power icon appears, then drag it to the right.

How to restart Apple iPhone 5 ?

To restart the phone, quickly press and release the volume up key, then the volume down key, and finally press and hold the power key until the logo appears on the screen, then release it. This may take up to 30 seconds.

How to take a screenshot on Apple iPhone 5 ?

To take a screenshot, press and release the volume up button and the power button at the same time. A thumbnail of the screenshot will appear immediately after that.