| Name | Apple iPhone 5 |
|---|---|
| Image |  |
| MSRP | $199 w/ contract |
| Released | Sep 2012 |
| Availability | Discontinued |
| Check price: | Amazon |
| Operating system | |
| Operating system (OS) | iOS 6 |
| Latest OS update? | iOS 10.3.4 |
| Display specifications | |
| Display type | IPS LCD |
| Display size (inch) | 4.0″ |
| Resolution (H×W) | 1136×640 |
| Aspect ratio (H:W) | 16:9 |
| Pixel density (PPI) | 326 PPI |
| HDR support (types) | ❌ |
| Refresh rate (max) | 60 Hz |
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Apple A6 |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX 543MP3 |
| CPU cores | 2-core |
| CPU clock speed (max) | 1.3 GHz |
| RAM options (GB) | 1 GB |
| Memory options (GB) | 16 | 32 | 64 |
| Memory card slot? (microSD) | ❌ |
| Main camera layout | |
| Primary (wide) | 8 MP |
| Ultrawide | ❌ |
| Telephoto | ❌ |
| Optical zoom | ❌ |
| Other cameras (macro/depth) | ❌ |
| Main camera features | |
| Photo HDR? | ✔ |
| Video HDR? | ❌ |
| 8K video? | ❌ |
| 4K video? | ❌ |
| 1080p video? | 30 fps |
| Other resolutions? | ❌ |
| Selfie-camera layout | |
| Primary | 1.2 MP wide |
| Secondary | ❌ |
| Selfie-camera features | |
| Face recognition? | ❌ |
| Selfie photo HDR? | ❌ |
| 4K selfie video? | ❌ |
| 1080p selfie video? | ❌ |
| Other resolutions? | 720p@30 fps |
| Connectivity | |
| SIM type? (physical) | Nano |
| Dual SIM? (card slots) | ❌ |
| eSIM? | ❌ |
| Cellular networks | 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 |
| NFC? | ❌ |
| Charging & data port | Lightning |
| Battery, power & charging | |
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 1440 mAh |
| Wired charging speed? | ~10 W |
| Wireless charging? | ❌ |
| Reverse wireless charging? | ❌ |
| Audio | |
| Speakers | 1.0 (mono) |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ✔ |
| Build & materials | |
| IP-Code | ❌ |
| Screen material | Gorilla Glass |
| Frame material | Aluminum |
| Back material | Aluminum |
| Layout & design | |
| Selfie camera placement? | Above screen |
| Fingerprint sensor? | ❌ |
| Special design features? | Home button, Ring/silent switch |
| Color options: | Black/Slate, White/Silver |
| Size & weight | |
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 12.38×5.86×0.76 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 4.87×2.31×0.30 |
| Weight (gram): | 112 |
| Weight (oz): | 3.95 |
| In the box | |
| Cables? | USB-A to Lightning |
| Charger? | USB-A |
| Adapters? | ❌ |
| Other | Earbuds, SIM tool, Apple stickers |
| More info | |
| Model numbers | A1428, A1429, A1442 |
| User guide / manual | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Apple.com |
| Check price & reviews | |
| See price and reviews: | Amazon |
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