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Release Date: 2013, 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 DDR3
CPU:
Battery: 1560 mAh
Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

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Technical specifications

General specs
Brand and model	Apple iPhone 5s
Release date	2013, September
Dimensions (HxWxD)	123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm \| 4.87 x 2.31 x 0.3 in
Weight	112 g \| 3.95 oz
Body build	Front glass, aluminum body
Colors	Space Gray, White/Silver, Gold
Battery	1560 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po
Battery life
Stand by time- Up to 250 h (2G) / Up to 250 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 10 h (2G) / Up to 10 h (3G) Music play - Up to 40 h
Approximate price	330 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/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3'', 1.5µm, AF
Functions	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Video	1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
DxOMark Main Score	68
DxOMark Photo	69
DxOMark Video	66
Front camera, selfie	1.2 MP, Single
Specifications	1.2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard)
Functions	face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
Video	720p@30fps

Performance
Operating system OS	iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 12.1.3
Chipset	- Apple A7 (28 nm)
Processor CPU
- Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based)
Graphics processor GPU	- PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)
External memory	No
Internal memory	16/32/64 GB, 1 GB RAM DDR3
Antutu 8 score	86541
Antutu 7 score	61322
GeekBench 5 Single Core	259
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	476

Communication and Connectivity
SIM card	Nano-SIM
Network	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
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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
Harmful irradiation
SAR - 1.12 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 1.00 W/kg (head) 0.80 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 - Fingerprint (front-mounted), 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 5s cost?

The base approximate price of the Apple iPhone 5s was around 330 EUR after it was officially announced. At this point, the price may be lower.

What is the release date for Apple iPhone 5s ?

The official release date is 2013, September.

What is the weight of Apple iPhone 5s ?

The weight of the Apple iPhone 5s is 112 g.

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

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

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

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

Does Apple iPhone 5s support 5G?

No, it does not support 5G

Is Apple iPhone 5s waterproof?

No, it is not waterproof.

Does Apple iPhone 5s have fast charging?

No, it does not support fast charging.

Does Apple iPhone 5s have wireless charging?

No, it does not support wireless charging.

Does Apple iPhone 5s have Google Play Services? ?

Yes, it supports Google gmail, youtube, etc.

How many cameras does the Apple iPhone 5s have?

There is Single main camera and Single selfi camera.

How to turn on Apple iPhone 5s ?

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 5s ?

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 5s ?

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 5s ?

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.