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iPhone 5 specifications
iPhone 5 was introduced by Apple in 2012. This page includes every specification group published on Apple's official technical specifications page, plus model numbers, capacities, colors and current OS compatibility.
Software support: Not listed for iOS 26|Last reviewed: 2026-07-29
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Specifications
Design and colors
- Color
- Black & Slate • White & Silver
- Size and Weight
- Height: 4.87 inches (123.8 mm) • Width: 2.31 inches (58.6 mm) • Depth: 0.30 inch (7.6 mm) • Weight: 3.95 ounces (112 grams)
Display
- 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
Performance and storage
- Capacity
- 16GB • 32GB • 64GB
Cameras and video
- 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
Battery and charging
- Power and Battery
- Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery • Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter • Talk time: Up to 8 hours on 3G • Standby time: Up to 225 hours • Internet use: Up to 8 hours on 3G, up to 8 hours on LTE, up to 10 hours on Wi-Fi • Video playback: Up to 10 hours • Audio playback: Up to 40 hours
Connectivity and ports
- Cellular and Wireless
- GSM model A1428*: UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz); LTE (Bands 4 and 17) • CDMA model A1429*: CDMA 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 A1429*: UMTS/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
- Location
- Assisted GPS and GLONASS • Digital compass • Wi-Fi • Cellular
- External Buttons and Connectors
- External Buttons and Controls Connectors and Input/Output
- Sensors
- Three-axis gyro • Accelerometer • Proximity sensor • Ambient light sensor
Audio and media
- Audio Playback
- Audio formats supported: AAC (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
- Headphones
- Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic • Storage and travel case
In the box
- In the Box
- iPhone 5 • Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic • Lightning to USB Cable • USB Power Adapter • Documentation
Additional specifications
- TV and Video
- AirPlay mirroring and video out to Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation) • Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately) • Video formats supported: H.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
- Accessories
- Lightning to 30-pin Adapter (0.2 m) • Lightning to USB Cable • Apple USB Power Adapter • Apple EarPods
Before buying
- Match the model number to your region and cellular networks before buying.
- Test the battery, display, cameras and biometrics, and review parts and service history on a used device.
- Verify storage capacity because iPhone does not support expandable memory cards.
Sources
- Official iPhone 5 technical specifications — Apple Support
- Identify iPhone models and model numbers — Apple Support
- Devices compatible with iOS 26 — Apple Support