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9/14/2012 12:12 AM, updated: 10/28/2021 10:42 AM

Apple iPhone 5 (16GB)

iOS phone with 1.3GHz Dual-core median processor provides good performance when performing some functions of the Apple iPhone 5 (16GB)

With one SIM card slot, the Apple iPhone 5 (16GB) allows download up to 100 Mbps for internet browsing, but it also depends on the carrier.

Good connectivity of this device includes Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO, but it lacks NFC connection.

Including the battery, the Apple iPhone 5 (16GB) phone has 112 grams and it's a very thin device, only 7.6mm.

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Summary

*depends on the model

⚙️ CPU: Apple A6
🔥 Basemark X
2229

🤖 iOS 6.0
🔄 iOS 10

📱 4"
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
60Hz

🔳 RAM: 1GB
💽 ROM: 16GB / 32GB / 64GB*

🔌 WIFI4, BT4.0

📷 (back) 8MP
🤳 (front) 1.2MP

🔋 1440mAh

📱 Model features
	iPhone 5 (16GB)
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Model	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Other model names	iPhone 5 A1428 (GSM), A1429 (CDMA)
Country or region available	(Global, International)
Brand	Apple
Release date	9/21/2012, Announced: 9/12/2012
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight	112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x1136 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI
Colors	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz
Display features	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 5 (16GB)
System version	iOS 6.0
Firmware update	iOS 10
User Interface	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A6 (32nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 2229
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 5 (16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (A1428), CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1429)
Primary 3G network	A1428 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1429 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 A1428 model: LTE (4, 17) A1429 CDMA model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 17) A1429 GSM model: LTE (1, 3, 5)
Primary 5G network	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	33mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	35mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported
TV	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, Motion JPG, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, AAC, eAAC, WAV, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 5 (16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1440 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8 hours
Standby	225 hours (9.4 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported
Video calling	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone • HD voice • Video stabilization • Dock connector port • Panorama photo • Siri Voice Control • FaceTime • HAC (M3/T4) • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 5 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.95W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)