iPhone
iPhone 5 Technical specifications
It has a 4-inch Retina display. Storage options: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB. Colors: Black & SlateWhite & Silver. Weight: 112 g.
- Display4″
- Batteryup to 10 h
- Storage16GB–64GB
- Weight112 g
- Black & SlateWhite & Silver
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iPhone 5: key specifications
| Display | 4″ · Retina · 1136 × 640, 326 ppi |
|---|---|
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB / 64GB |
| Battery | up to 10 h (video playback) |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 123.8 × 58.6 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 112 g |
| Connectivity | LTE · Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n · Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Model Numbers | A1428, A1429 |
Models, storage and colors
Model Numbers
- A1428
- A1429
Where to find the model number: Settings → General → About, then tap the Model Number field.
Storage
- 16GB
- 32GB
- 64GB
Colors
- Black & SlateWhite & Silver
Complete specifications
Capacity
- 16GB
- 32GB
- 64GB
Size and Weight
- Height4.87 inches (123.8 mm)
- Width2.31 inches (58.6 mm)
- Depth0.30 inch (7.6 mm)
- Weight3.95 ounces (112 grams)
Display
- Retina display
- 4-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display
- 1136-by-640-pixel resolution at 326 ppi
- 800:1 contrast ratio (typical)
- 500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical)
- Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating on front
- Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
Power and Battery
- Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
- Talk timeUp to 8 hours on 3G
- Standby timeUp to 225 hours
- Internet useUp to 8 hours on 3G, up to 8 hours on LTE, up to 10 hours on Wi-Fi
- Video playbackUp to 10 hours
- Audio playbackUp to 40 hours
Cellular and Wireless
- GSM model A1428UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz); LTE (Bands 4 and 17)
- CDMA model A1429CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1900, 2100 MHz); UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz); LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 13, 25)
- GSM model A1429UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz); LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5)
- 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz and 5GHz)
- Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
Sensors
- Three-axis gyro
- Accelerometer
- Proximity sensor
- Ambient light sensor
Location
- Assisted GPS and GLONASS
- Digital compass
- Wi-Fi
- Cellular
Audio Playback
- Audio formats supportedAAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
- User-configurable maximum volume limit
External Buttons and Connectors
- External Buttons and Controls Connectors and Input/Output
Rating for Hearing Aids
- iPhone 5 (Model A1428)M3, T4
- iPhone 5 (Model A1429)M4, T4
System Requirements
- Apple ID (required for some features)
- Internet access
- Syncing with iTunes on a Mac or PC requires:Mac: OS X v10.6.8 or laterPC: Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or lateriTunes 10.7 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)
- MacOS X v10.6.8 or later
- PCWindows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
- iTunes 10.7 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)
Environmental Requirements
- Operating ambient temperature32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
- Nonoperating temperature−4° to 113° F (−20° to 45° C)
- Relative humidity5% to 95% noncondensing
- Maximum operating altitude10,000 feet (3000 m)
Languages
- Language SupportEnglish (U.S.), English (UK), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
- Keyboard SupportEnglish (U.S.), English (UK), Chinese - Simplified (Handwriting, Pinyin, Stroke), Chinese - Traditional (Handwriting, Pinyin, Zhuyin, Cangjie, Stroke), French, French (Canadian), French (Switzerland), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Romaji, Kana), Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Emoji, Estonian, Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic/Latin), Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Tibetan, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
- Dictionary Support (enables predictive text and autocorrect)English (U.S.), English (UK), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, French (Canadian), French (Switzerland), German, Italian, Japanese (Romaji, Kana), Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
- Siri LanguagesEnglish (U.S., UK, Canada, Australia), Spanish (U.S., Mexico, Spain), French (France, Canada, Switzerland), German (Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (China mainland, Taiwan), Cantonese (Hong Kong)
In the Box
- iPhone 5
- Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic
- Lightning to USB Cable
- USB Power Adapter
- Documentation
Color
- Black & SlateWhite & Silver
Camera, Photos, and Video
- 8-megapixel iSight camera
- Panorama
- Video recording, HD (1080p) up to 30 frames per second with audio
- FaceTime HD camera with 1.2MP photos and HD video (720p) up to 30 frames per second
- Autofocus
- Tap to focus video or still images
- Face detection in video or still images
- LED flash
- Improved video stabilization
- Photo and video geotagging
TV and Video
- AirPlay mirroring and video out to Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation)
- Video mirroring and video out supportUp to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately)
- Video formats supportedH.264 video up to 1080p, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format
Headphones
- Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic
- Storage and travel case
Mail Attachment Support
- Viewable Document Types.jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel)
Accessories
- Lightning to 30-pin Adapter
- Connect your current accessories to iPhone 5 using this adapter.
- Apple World Travel Adapter Kit
- Plug your Apple power adapter into most electrical outlets around the world.
- Other Accessories
- Lightning to 30-pin Adapter (0.2 m)
- Lightning to USB Cable
- Apple USB Power Adapter
- Apple EarPods
- See more accessories in the Apple Online Store
iPhone and the Environment
- Apple takes a complete product life cycle approach to determining our environmental impact. Learn more
- iPhone embodies Apple’s continuing environmental progress. It is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:
- Mercury-free LED-backlit display
- Arsenic-free display glass
- Brominated flame retardant-free
- PVC-free
- Recyclable aluminum enclosure
- Power adapter outperforms strictest global energy efficiency standards
- Apple and the Environment
- Recycling
- Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization. Learn more about how to recycle your iPhone.
Apple iPhone 5 technical specifications
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iPhone 5 — FAQ
What is the display size of Apple iPhone 5?
Apple iPhone 5 has 4″ Retina (1136 × 640, 326 ppi).
What storage capacities are available for Apple iPhone 5?
Available storage capacities include 16GB, 32GB, 64GB.
What are the model numbers for Apple iPhone 5?
Known model numbers include A1428, A1429.
What colors does Apple iPhone 5 come in?
Apple iPhone 5 is available in Black & SlateWhite & Silver.
What are the dimensions and weight of Apple iPhone 5?
Apple iPhone 5 measures 123.8 × 58.6 × 7.6 mm and weighs 112 g.
How long does the Apple iPhone 5 battery last?
Battery life of Apple iPhone 5: up to 10 h (video playback).
