Overall Score
58.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#3427)58.5
Performance(#6582)54.3
Camera(#5028)42.1
Display(#2151)76.5
Battery(#2662)56.0
Build(#33)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Apple iPhone 5
Short Review
- The Apple iPhone 5 features a sleek design with dimensions of 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm and a weight of 112 grams, utilizing a glass front and aluminum back.
- Its 4.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 640 x 1136 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 326 ppi.
- Powered by the Apple A6 chipset and a dual-core 1.3 GHz CPU, the device delivers satisfactory performance for everyday tasks.
- The rear camera boasts an 8 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front-facing camera is 1.2 MP.
- The battery capacity is 1440 mAh, supporting standard charging without wireless capabilities.
- Running on iOS 6, the phone is upgradable to iOS 10.3.4, providing access to various software features.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- The iPhone 5 does not have stereo speakers and retains a traditional headphone jack.
- Special features include a lightweight build and a variety of color options, including Black/Slate and White/Silver.
- Overall, the iPhone 5 combines a compact design with reliable performance and decent camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2012, September 21
Announced2012, September 12
DescriptionSupported LTE Networks
Display
Size4"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI640
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
ChipsetApple A6 (32 nm)
CPUDual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based)
GPUPowerVR SGX 543MP3 (triple-core graphics)
Memory16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.4, 33mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Front Camera1.2 MP
Front Camera Details1.2 MP, f/2.4, 35mm (standard)
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video720p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1440 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 1440 mAh, non-removable (5.45 Wh)
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in)
Weight112 g
MaterialsGlass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack/Slate, White/Silver
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBLightning, USB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemiOS 6, upgradable to iOS 10.3.4
OS VersioniOS 6, upgradable to iOS 10.3.4
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes