Other features
Music player |
Y |
Video playback |
Y |
Networking
Bluetooth |
Y |
SIM card capability |
Single SIM |
Wi-Fi |
Y |
4G |
Y |
Data network |
4G, 3G |
2G standards |
GSM |
3G bands supported |
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz |
SIM card type |
NanoSIM |
Battery
Continuous audio playback time |
40 h |
Browsing time |
10 h |
Standby time (3G) |
225 h |
Talk time (3G) |
8 h |
Continuous video playback time |
10 h |
Camera
Auto focus |
Y |
Front camera |
Y |
Video recording |
Y |
Maximum frame rate |
30 fps |
Rear camera resolution (numeric) |
8 MP |
Geotagging |
Y |
Video recording modes |
1080p |
Face detection |
Y |
Built-in flash |
Y |
Front camera resolution (numeric) |
1.2 MP |
Ergonomics
Accelerometer |
Y |
Ambient light sensor |
Y |
Proximity sensor |
Y |
Storage
Internal storage capacity |
32 GB |
Software
Mac operating systems supported |
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard |
Operating system version |
6 |
Display
Touch technology |
Multi-touch |
Orientation sensor |
Y |
Navigation
GPS (satellite) |
Y |
Assisted GPS (A-GPS) |
Y |
Position location |
Y |
Electronic compass |
Y |
iPhone 5, 10.16 cm (4 ") , 1136 x 640, A6, 32GB, 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth, A-GPS, GLONASS, 8MP + 1.2MP, iOS 6
<b>So much more than before. And so much less, too.</b>
A remarkably slim design that still makes room for a larger display and a faster chip. Ultrafast wireless that doesn’t sacrifice battery life. And all-new headphones designed to sound great and fit comfortably. So much went into this iPhone. So you could get even more out of it.
<b>All-new design. The thinnest, lightest, fastest iPhone ever.</b>
<b>Thin, sleek, and very capable.</b>
It’s hard to believe a phone so thin could offer so many features: a larger display, a faster chip, the latest wireless technology, an 8MP iSight camera, and more. All in a beautiful aluminum body designed and made with an unprecedented level of precision. iPhone 5 measures a mere 7.6 millimeters thin and weighs just 112 grams.1 That’s 18 percent thinner and 20 percent lighter than iPhone 4S. The only way to achieve a design like this is by relentlessly considering (and reconsidering) every single detail — including the details you don’t see.
<b>4-inch Retina display. It’s not just bigger. It’s just right.</b>
<b>More display means more to see.</b>
Anyone can make a larger smartphone display. But if you go large for large’s sake, you end up with a phone that feels oversize, awkward, and hard to use. iPhone 5 features a 4-inch display designed the right way: it’s bigger, but it’s the same width as iPhone 4S. So everything you’ve always done with one hand — typing on the keyboard, for instance — you can still do with one hand. On a larger canvas that lets you see more of every web page. More of your inbox. More events on your calendar. Even more apps on your Home screen.
<b>It’s more vibrant, too.</b>
This isn’t just a larger display. It’s a larger Retina display. At 326 pixels per inch, it has a pixel density so high your eye can’t distinguish individual pixels. And as stunning as the Retina display is on the iPhone 4S, this one gives you 18 percent more pixels for an impressive 1136-by-640 resolution. Colors get a boost, too, with color saturation that’s 44 percent greater than before. So with iPhone 5, the games you play, the words you read, the images you see, and the apps you love look and feel incredibly vivid and lifelike. For big-time entertainment, iPhone 5 lets you watch widescreen HD video in all its glory — without letterboxing.
<b>Ultrafast wireless. Connect to fast data networks. The world over.</b>
<b>LTE. The right way.</b>
You rely on your iPhone. So a thin, light design and outstanding battery life are important to you. But so is a fast data connection. LTE wireless technology is built for speed, but adding it to a phone can create bulk and drain battery life quickly. iPhone 5 does LTE the right way — optimized for better battery life and designed for ultrafast connectivity in a thin profile. The very things you want most from your smartphone.2
<b>Next-generation cellular and wireless connectivity.</b>
iPhone 5 supports more networks all over the world. That includes advanced networks such as HSPA, HSPA+, and DC-HSDPA. Browse, download, and stream content at ultrafast speeds. Dual-band 802.11n wireless connectivity accelerates your Wi-Fi experience, too — up to 150 Mbps.3
<b>A6 chip. Performance and graphics up to twice as fast. With battery life to spare.</b>
<b>Faster CPU performance.</b>
With the new A6 chip, just about everything you do on iPhone 5 is noticeably faster — up to twice as fast compared with the A5 chip. So apps launch, web pages load, and email attachments appear almost instantly.
<b>Faster graphics.</b>
The A6 chip also offers graphics performance that’s up to twice as fast as the A5. So you can power through graphics-intensive apps and games. And enjoy higher frame rates for smoother, more realistic gameplay.
<b>Even better battery life.</b>
Not only is the A6 chip custom designed to be fast, it’s custom designed to work with iOS 6 to be extremely power efficient. So even at its accelerated speed, iPhone 5 has more than enough battery power to last throughout the day — up to 8 hours of browsing on a cellular connection, up to 8 hours of talk time, and up to 10 hours of video playback time.4
<b>All-new EarPods. Completely re-engineered from the sound up.</b>
<b>A breakthrough for ears everywhere.</b>
Just like fingerprints, ears are unique parts of the body. Which means earbud headphones fit differently on everyone. So rather than use the speaker as the starting point for new headphones, Apple designers and engineers started with the ear. They tested over a hundred prototype designs on hundreds of people. All with the goal of creating earbuds that rest comfortably inside — and stay inside — a variety of ear types, while also producing quality sound. The result is a breakthrough for earbud headphones: Apple EarPods. They’re unlike anything you’ve ever seen or heard.
<b>Enhanced audio on iPhone 5.</b>
Apple EarPods are just the beginning of the improved audio experience on iPhone 5. It’s designed with three microphones: one on the front, one on the back, and one on the bottom. The front and back mics work together to achieve beamforming — a technique that helps iPhone focus on sound from the desired location for clearer audio. New noise-canceling technology reduces background noise. So when you hold iPhone up to your ear in a loud room, you hear what matters most: the voice on the other end.
<b>iSight camera. The world’s most popular camera now captures more of the world.</b>
<b>Panorama.</b>
iPhone is the most popular camera in the world. For good reason. Photos look so stunning, it’s hard to believe they were taken with a mobile phone. And everything that made the iSight camera in iPhone 4S the world’s favorite is now on iPhone 5 — and then some. The new panorama feature lets you capture everything from a family reunion group photo to a jaw-dropping shot of the Grand Canyon. With one smooth motion you can shoot up to an impressive 240 degrees. The gyroscope, A6 chip, and Camera app work together to create one seamless, high-resolution panorama up to 28 megapixels.
<b>Even better features.</b>
The Camera app also features improvements including 40 percent faster photo capture, better low-light performance, and improved noise reduction. So you can snap more shots with more detail and clarity than ever before.
<b>Enhanced HD video recording.</b>
Imagine sidesplitting, adventure-filled, must-see flicks produced by you and shot on iPhone 5. Record stunning 1080p HD video with the iSight camera. Improved video stabilization helps prevent shaky footage. Face detection for up to 10 faces means everyone can have a moment in the spotlight. You can even take still photos as you record, so you can capture small moments while shooting a big one.
<b>FaceTime HD camera.</b>
You use the front-facing camera on iPhone 5 to make FaceTime video calls. And now those calls can happen over a cellular connection if Wi-Fi isn’t available.5 The quality of FaceTime video calls is so surprising, it’s as if you’re in the same room with whoever’s on the other end. You can also use the front camera for taking self-portraits or recording 720p HD video.
<b>iOS 6. The world’s most advanced mobile operating system.</b>
<b>The foundation of iPhone.</b>
At the core of every iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch is iOS. It includes all the built-in apps you use every day and all the intuitive technology — like Multi-Touch and Siri — that makes iPhone so advanced.6 With every free iOS update comes even more capability for your devices. You’ll find the latest version, iOS 6, already installed on iPhone 5. So right out of the box, you get more than 200 new features to make the things you do every day even better.
1 Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
2 LTE is available in select markets and through select carriers. Check with your carrier for details. Speeds will vary based on site conditions.
3 Based on theoretical peak speeds. Actual speeds will be lower.
4 Battery life varies by use and configuration; see www.apple.com/batteries and www.apple.com/iphone/battery.html for more information.
5 FaceTime video calling requires a FaceTime-enabled device for the caller and recipient and a Wi-Fi connection. Availability over a cellular network depends on carrier policies; data charges may apply.
6 Siri is available on iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPad (3rd generation), and iPod touch (5th generation) and requires Internet access. Siri may not be available in all languages or all areas, and features may vary by area. Cellular data charges may apply.