Apple iPhone 5 Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
4", 1136 x 640
Front Camera
1.2 Megapixel
Main Camera
8 Megapixel
Operating System
iOS 6
Storage
16 GB
Processor
Apple A6
Battery
1440 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple iPhone 5
Product Type Smartphone - refurbished
Form Factor Touch
Height 123.8 mm Worse than 60 % of phones rated.
Width 58.6 mm Worse than 67 % of phones rated.
Depth 7.6 mm Better than 93 % of phones rated.
Weight 112 g Better than 73 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Black & slate | White & silver | White | Black
Body Material Aluminium, glass
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 1.18 W/kg (body), 1.25 W/kg (head)
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Lightning
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM

Design of Apple iPhone 5 has dimensions of 123.8 mm × 58.6 mm × 7.6 mm and weight of 112 g.

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DISPLAY Apple iPhone 5
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology Retina Display with IPS technology
Screen Size (Display Size) 4" Worse than 65 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1136 x 640 pixels Better than 52 % of phones rated.
Pixel Density 326 ppi Worse than 66 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Contrast Ratio 800:1
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating

The screen size reaches 4" inches. Smaller phone displays are not necessarily a disadvantage. They are easier to use with one hand. However, displays of these sizes don't provide the same experience when watching videos or playing games, so they're better suited for less demanding users. It means, if you're a basic user and you don't expect to use your phone for activities like watching videos or playing games on regular basis, this size is perfectly adequate. The disadvantage of LCD displays is the relatively lower color contrast displayed, as the technology cannot display absolute black well. Also due to the higher power consumption, LCD displays are no longer as common in phones. Even so, some manufacturers still equip their phones with LCD technology. However, modern smartphones are already using OLED technology. The advantage of LCD phones is that they tend to be cheaper to build than OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Apple iPhone 5 is 1136 x 640 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. If you want a perfect picture, focus on pixel density in addition to resolution. This number indicates how sharp the image will be. Best phones today have a display fineness of 450 ppi or higher, but the today´s average is around 350-400 ppi. That should be enough for you to enjoy a fine and sharp image. This model has a pixel density of 326 ppi.

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PROCESSOR Apple iPhone 5
Processor Type (CPU) Apple A6

The processor type of the Apple iPhone 5 is Apple A6.

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MEMORY Apple iPhone 5
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB Worse than 53 % of phones rated.

The phone is provided with an internal memory of 16 GB. Internal storage capacity is often a key parameter, as it determines how many files, photos, apps and more your phone can store. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Fortunately, manufacturers nowadays think of all users and therefore offer phone models with different memory sizes so that everyone can choose what suits them.

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CAMERA Apple iPhone 5
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 8 Megapixel Better than 52 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture F/2.4 Worse than 89 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Panorama
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Light Source LED light
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 1.2 Megapixel Worse than 93 % of phones rated.
Video Resolutions (Front) 1280 x 720 (720p)
Camera Features (Front) FaceTime HD camera

The rear camera of the Apple iPhone 5 has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. A high resolution lens alone does not necessarily mean high quality photos. The main lens in this has a resolution of 8 Megapixel. However, if you are looking for perfect photos, in addition to resolution, don't forget to focus on at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size. Luminance is one of the main factors determining the quality of a photograph. Commonly today, this value ranges between F/1.8 and F/2.2. However, best photomobiles have an aperture of up to F/1.2. Value indicates how much light passes through the sensor and the lower it is, the better the quality of the photos. Main lens here is equipped with F/2.4. If you like to take photos of people and portraits, you'll appreciate the facial recognition feature. The camera automatically detects face and focuses on it.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Apple iPhone 5 has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The resolution of main lens reaches 1.2 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is not the only factor affecting the quality of the front camera photo.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple iPhone 5
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 1440 mAh Worse than 67 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 225 hours Worse than 81 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 480 minutes Worse than 55 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk: up to 480 min
Standby: up to 225 hrs
Active online usage: up to 8 hrs
Active online usage (LTE): up to 8 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 10 hrs
Playback (video): up to 10 hrs
Playback (audio): up to 40 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion

The battery size of Apple iPhone 5 is 1440 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

Standby time is 225 hours. The value indicates how long your phone will last on a single charge when you are not actively using it. The battery life when making calls is, like standby time, a figure that tells us how long the phone will last on a single charge when making continuous calls. For the Apple iPhone 5 it is 480 minutes.

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CELLULAR Apple iPhone 5
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System iOS 6
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS

Apple iPhone 5 supports 4G. 4G connectivity is still common today, although the latest phones already have 5G connectivity. 3G connectivity is now more of a thing of past and can only be found on older models. The phone's operating system is iOS 6.

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COMMUNICATIONS Apple iPhone 5
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, DC-HSDPA
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 3, Band 5
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Bluetooth 4.0 makes it easy to connect your phone to other wireless devices such as headphones, speakers, TV or tablet and more.

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MEDIA Apple iPhone 5
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, AIFF, PCM, Audible, MP3, Apple Lossless, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC
Supported Digital Video Standards AVI, MOV, M-JPEG, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V
FEATURES Apple iPhone 5
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features FaceTime, AirPlay wireless streaming, AirPrint wireless printing, Photo Stream function
OTHERS Apple iPhone 5
Included Accessories USB cable, power adapter, Apple EarPods
Compliant Standards HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 5 - 95% (non-condensing)

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