Description and characteristics of iPhone 5. Comparison of overall dimensions, screen sizes and diagonals of all iPhones of different models in centimeters

Today, Apple has doubly pleased its fans by presenting two new smartphones at once: the flagship iPhone 5S and the “budget” iPhone 5C. This is not to say that we were looking forward to this event. The rumors that have been circulating on the Internet for the past few months have done their job: almost everything was known about the devices long before their premiere, and interest in them, as a result, slightly wane. However, the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C have been revealed, so let's find out.

iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C

As expected, outwardly the iPhone 5S resembles its “bigger” brother iPhone 5. The design of the new product has hardly changed, the new design of the Home button, under which there is a TouchID fingerprint scanner, as well as a dual LED flash, catches your eye. Otherwise, the iPhone 5S is identical to its predecessor. If you don’t know the differences between the devices, they can easily be confused (which can easily be taken advantage of by unscrupulous sellers).

The internal components of the iPhone 5S also underwent changes, but on a larger scale. Basically, the changes affected the processor. The iPhone 5S uses the A7, the first 64-bit processor for mobile devices. Thanks to it, the performance of the iPhone 5S has increased 40 times compared to original iPhone, and in terms of graphics - 56 times.

The iPhone 5S camera has also changed a little. It's still an 8-megapixel module, but the size of the camera sensor has been increased by 15% compared to the iPhone 5, the pixel is now 1.5 microns, and the aperture is f/2.2 (the smartphone should take better pictures in low light conditions). Apple equipped the iPhone 5S with dual LED flash: one with cool light, the other with warm light, allowing for more than 1,000 combinations to be achieved for the correct color balance. The camera has also learned how to shoot slow-mo in HD resolution at 120 fps. Examples of photos from the iPhone 5S camera.

iPhone 5S will be available in the US, Australia and Canada on September 20 for $199, $299 and $399 for 16, 32 and 64 GB models. Unlike previous Apple smartphones, the iPhone 5S will be available in three colors: black, white and champagne. Pre-orders for the iPhone 5S will open on September 13th. As for the SIM-free (no contract) version, the iPhone 5S with 16 GB will cost customers $649, the 32 GB modification will cost $749, and the 64 GB version will cost $849. Prices in Europe and Asia.

Technical Apple specifications iPhone 5S (GSM version):

• Camera: 8 MP, autofocus, touch focus, dual LED flash, f/2.2, geotagging, Full HD video recording at 1080p@30fps, face detection, stabilization, Slo-mo video at 720p@120fps
• Additional camera: 1.2 MP
• Processor: dual-core, A7, 64-bit, additional M7 processor.
• Memory capacity: 16, 32, 64 GB
• A-GPS
• GLONASS
• Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
• Bluetooth 4.0
• 3.5mm jack
• nano-SIM
• TouchID fingerprint scanner
• Battery: Li-Ion
• Dimensions: 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm
• Weight: 112 g
• Type: smartphone
• Colors: dark grey, silver, gold
• Release date: September 20, 2012

The second culprit of today's celebration is the budget iPhone 5C. In essence, this is the same iPhone 5, only in a plastic case. The smartphone will be available for purchase on September 20. The 16 GB version will cost customers $99, and the 32 GB version will cost $199, of course, when signing a 2-year contract (without - $549 and $649). Prices in Europe and Asia. The buyer will be able to choose by choosing one of five colors. Apple has also released a series of branded cases that will allow the owner to further diversify their brand new iPhone 5C. Each case costs $29. By the way, models A1457, A1530 (iPhone 5S) and A1507, A1529 (iPhone 5C) support Russian LTE networks!

Specifications Apple iPhone 5C (GSM version):

• Network: GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), WCDMA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz), LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25)
• Platform (at time of announcement): iOS 7
• Display: capacitive, 4”, 1136 x 640 pixels, 16 million colors, Retina Display, IPS, 326 ppi, contrast 800:1
• Camera: 8 MP, autofocus, touch focus, LED flash, f/2.4, geotagging, Full HD video recording at 1080p@30fps, face detection, stabilization
• Additional camera: 1.2 MP
• Processor: dual core, A6
• Memory capacity: 16, 32 GB
• A-GPS
• GLONASS
• Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
• Bluetooth 4.0
• 3.5mm jack
• nano-SIM
• Three microphones, position, proximity and light sensors, electronic compass, gyroscope
• Battery: Li-Ion
• Talk time: up to 10 hours on 3G networks
• Music playback time: up to 40 hours
• Operating time in video mode: up to 10 hours
• Operating time for Wi-Fi browsing: up to 10 hours
• Operating time with 3G browsing: up to 8 hours
• Operating time for LTE browsing: up to 10 hours
• Standby time: up to 250 hours
• Dimensions: 124.4 x 59.2 x 8.97 mm
• Weight: 132 g
• Form factor: monoblock with touchscreen
• Type: smartphone
• Colors: blue, green, red, white, yellow
• Announcement date: September 10, 2013
• Release date: September 20, 2013

Also today, Apple announced the official start date for the global update of devices to iOS 7. September 18 new version iPhone 4S and 5 will receive the operating system, later iPhone 4, iPad 2, 3, 4, iPad mini And iPod touch 5. iOS 7 was developed under the leadership of Johnny Ive and was introduced in June. iOS 7 has caused quite a mixed reaction among Apple fans and critics, but since its premiere several beta versions have been released, and the final version should be free of all bugs. Please note that after updating to iOS 7, you will not be able to officially return to the previous version of the operating system. You can get acquainted with the features of iOS 7 in

• 16 GB (new and refurbished).
• 32 GB (new and refurbished).
• 64 GB (restored only).

Weight and Dimensions

• Length: 123.8 mm.
• Width: 58.6 mm.
• Thickness: 7.6 mm.
• Weight: 112 g.

CPU

• A7 processor with 64-bit architecture.
• M7 coprocessor.
• Mobile and wireless communications:
  • Model A1533 (GSM)*: UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz); LTE (bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25).
  • Model A1533 (CDMA)*: CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz); LTE (bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25).
  • Model A1453*: CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev B. (800, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz); LTE (bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26).
  • Model A1457*: UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz); LTE (bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20).
  • Model A1530*: UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz); FDD-LTE (bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20); TD-LTE (bands 38, 39, 40).
• Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n (802.11n in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands).
• Wireless bluetooth technology 4.0.

Geolocation

• Assisted GPS and GLONASS.
• Digital compass.
• Wi-Fi.
• Mobile network.

Touch ID

• Fingerprint ID sensor built into the Home button.

Display:

• Retina display.
• Widescreen Multi-Touch display with a diagonal of 4 inches.
• Resolution 1136 x 640 pixels (326 pixels per inch).
• Contrast ratio 800:1 (standard).
• Brightness up to 500 cd/m2 (standard).
• Oleophobic coating that prevents fingerprints from appearing on the front panel.
• Supports displaying multiple languages ​​and character sets simultaneously.

iSight Camera

• 8 megapixels, pixel size - 1.5µ.
• Aperture ƒ/2.2.
• The lens is protected by sapphire glass.
• True Tone flash.
• Five-element lens.
• Hybrid IR filter.
• Autofocus.
• Focus by touch.
• Face recognition.
• Panoramic photography.
• Serial shooting.
• Linking photos to the shooting location.

Video recording

• Record HD video in 1080p format.
• 30 fps.
• True Tone flash.
• Shooting slow motion video.
• Improved video stabilization feature.
• Possibility of taking photos while recording video.
• Face recognition.
• Three times zoom.
• Linking the video to the shooting location.

Face Time Camera

• Photos with a resolution of 1.2 megapixels (1280x960).
• Record HD video in 720p format.
• Light sensor on the rear panel.

Controls

Video calling

• FaceTime
• Video calls over LTE, DC-HSDPA, HSPA+, 3G and 2G networks.
• Video calls with HVGA resolution (480×368) over Wi-Fi.

Audio communication

• FaceTime.
• From iPhone 5s to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or network mobile communications.

Sound

• Supported audio formats: AAC (from 8 to 320 kbps), protected AAC (for files 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 adjustable maximum volume.

Apple Pay

• Support payment system No Apple Pay. Working with Apple Pay is only possible when used in conjunction with an iPhone 5s apple watch Watch.

TV and video

• AirPlay video replay and video output to Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation).
• Supports video duplication and video output: up to 1080p resolution when using a Lightning Digital AV Adapter or Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately).
• Supported video formats: H.264 video with refresh rates up to 1080p, 60 fps, high profile level 4.2 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 kbps, 48 ​​kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4 and .mov formats; MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/s, simple profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 kbps per channel, 48 kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4 and etc. formats. mov; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 fps, ulaw audio, PCM stereo audio in .avi format.

Power and battery

• Built-in lithium-ion battery.
• Charging via USB from a computer or power adapter.
• Talk time: up to 10 hours on 3G network.
• Standby time: up to 250 hours.
• When working on the Internet: up to 8 hours on a 3G network; until 10 o'clock at LTE networks, up to 10 hours on Wi-Fi.
• Video playback: up to 10 hours.
• Audio playback time: up to 40 hours.

Sensors

• Three-axis gyroscope.
• Accelerometer.
• Distance sensor.
• Ambient light sensor.

Built-in Applications

Free apps

Headphones

• Case for storage and transportation.

SIM card

• Nano-SIM (iPhone 5c does not support existing maps Micro-SIM).
• iPhone 5s does not support existing Micro-SIM cards.

Connector

• Lightning.

Mail attachment support

• Supports viewing of the following types of documents:
  • .jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx ( Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key(Keynote); .numbers(Numbers); .pages(Pages); .pdf (View and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt(text); .rtf (rich text); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel); .zip; .ics.

System Requirements

• Apple ID (required for some features).
• Internet access.

To sync with iTunes on Mac or PC, you need

• Mac: OS X 10.6.8 or later.
• PC: Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional (Service Pack 3 or later).
• iTunes 12 or later.

Environment requirements

• Operating temperature: from 0 to 35 °C.
• Storage temperature: –20 to 45 °C.
• Relative humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing).
• Maximum operating altitude: 3000 m.

Languages

Supported languages

English (UK), English (US), Arabic, Hungarian, Vietnamese, Dutch, Greek, Danish, Hebrew, Indonesian, Spanish, Italian, Catalan, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Malay, German, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Finnish, French, Croatian, Czech, Swedish, Japanese.

Supported keyboard layouts for languages

English (Australia), English (UK), English (Canada), English (USA), Arabic, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Vietnamese, Hawaiian, Dutch, Greek, Danish, Hebrew, Indonesian, Icelandic, Spanish, Italian, Catalan, Chinese Traditional (characters, pinyin, zhuyin, tsang-jie, ubihua), Chinese simplified (characters, pinyin, ubihua), Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic, Latin), Slovak, Thai, Tamil, Tibetan, Turkish, Ukrainian, Finnish, Flemish, French (Canada), French (France), French (Switzerland), Hindi, Croatian , Cherokee, Czech, Swedish, Emoji (emoticons), Estonian, Japanese (Romaji, Kana).

Dictionary support (with predictive text input and auto-correction)

English (Australia), English (UK), English (Canada), English (US), Arabic, Hungarian, Vietnamese, Hawaiian, Dutch, Greek, Danish, Hebrew, Indonesian, Spanish, Italian, Catalan, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (simplified), Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malay, German, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Finnish, Flemish, French (Canada), French (France) , French (Switzerland), Hindi, Croatian, Cherokee, Czech, Swedish, Estonian, Japanese (Romaji, Kana).

Siri Languages

English (USA, UK, Canada, Australia), Spanish (USA, Mexico, Spain), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Chinese (Mainland China, Taiwan), Chinese Cantonese (Hong Kong), Korean, French (France, Canada, Switzerland ), Japanese.

Scope of delivery:

• iPhone 5s with, supports.
• Headphones Apple EarPods with remote control remote control and a microphone.
• Lightning to USB cable.
• USB power adapter.
• Documentation.

Official prices for iPhone 5S in 2018

The iPhone 5s has not been officially produced for several years now, and therefore stocks of this model have almost completely run out in all major stores.

From mid-May 2018 iPhone 5s 16Gb can be bought on Beeline for RUB 15,990 RUB 8,670 .

iPhone 5s 64 GB - RUB 8,700.

Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	58.6 mm (millimeters) 5.86 cm (centimeters) 0.19 ft (feet) 2.31 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	123.8 mm (millimeters) 12.38 cm (centimeters) 0.41 ft (feet) 4.87 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements.	7.6 mm (millimeters) 0.76 cm (centimeters) 0.02 ft (feet) 0.3 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	112 g (grams) 0.25 lbs 3.95 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	55.14 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 3.35 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Grey Silver Golden
Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body.	Aluminum alloy Glass

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies.	GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz
CDMA CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access) is a channel access method used in communications in mobile networks. Compared to other 2G and 2.5G standards like GSM and TDMA, it provides more high speeds data transfer and the ability to connect more consumers at the same time.	CDMA 800 MHz CDMA 1700/2100 MHz CDMA 1900 MHz
CDMA2000 CDMA2000 is a group of 3G mobile network standards based on CDMA. Their advantages include a stronger signal, fewer interruptions and network breaks, support analog signal, wide spectral coverage, etc.	1xEV-DO Rev. A 1xEV-DO Rev. B
UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on GSM standard and applies to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology.	UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz
LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced.	LTE 700 MHz Class 13 LTE 700 MHz Class 17 LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz

Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds

Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.

SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	Apple A7 APL0698
Process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor.	28 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	Apple Cyclone ARMv8
Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors.	64 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv8-A
Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	64 kB + 64 kB (kilobytes)
Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory.	1024 kB (kilobytes) 1 MB (megabytes)
Level 3 cache (L3) L3 (level 3) cache is slower than L2 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L2, is much faster than system memory (RAM).	4096 kB (kilobytes) 4 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core performs program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel.	2
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1300 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc.	PowerVR G6430
Number of cores GPU Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications.	4
GPU clock speed Running speed is the clock speed of the GPU, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	200 MHz (megahertz)
Volume RAM(RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	1 GB (gigabytes)
Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR3
	M7 motion coprocessor

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends.	IPS
Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	4 in (inches) 101.6 mm (millimeters) 10.16 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	1.96 in (inches) 49.87 mm (millimeters) 4.99 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	3.48 in (inches) 88.52 mm (millimeters) 8.85 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.775:1
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. More high resolution means sharper detail in the image.	640 x 1136 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. More high density Allows you to display information on the screen with clearer details.	326 ppi (pixels per inch) 128ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device.	61.05% (percent)
Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics.	Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance
	Corning Gorilla Glass Retina display 800:1 contrast ratio 500 cd/m² Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating LED-backlit

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.

Main camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.

Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the photo sensor used in the device's camera.	Sony Exmor RS
Sensor type
Sensor size Information about the dimensions of the photosensor used in the device. Typically cameras with larger sensors and lower pixel densities offer more high quality images despite the lower resolution.	4.89 x 3.67 mm (millimeters) 0.24 in (inches)
Pixel size The smaller pixel size of the photosensor allows more pixels per unit area, thereby increasing resolution. On the other hand, a smaller pixel size can have a negative impact on image quality at high ISO levels.	1.498 µm (micrometers) 0.001498 mm (millimeters)
Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the dimensions of the full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35 mm film) and the dimensions of the device's photosensor. The indicated number represents the ratio of the diagonals of the full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photosensor of a particular device.	7.08
ISO (light sensitivity) ISO indicators determine the level of light sensitivity of the photosensor. A lower indicator means weaker photosensitivity and vice versa - higher indicators mean higher photosensitivity, i.e. best ability sensor work in low light conditions.	32 - 2500
Diaphragm	f/2.2
Focal length Focal length is the distance in millimeters from the photosensor to the optical center of the lens. The equivalent focal length is also indicated, providing the same field of view with a full frame camera.	4.3 mm (millimeters) 30.43 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame)
Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes produce softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting.	Double LED
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image.	3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p.	30fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality.	Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition Exposure compensation Self-timer
	5-element lens IR filter Sapphire crystal glass lens cover 720p@120fps

Additional camera

Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.

Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device.	CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)
Diaphragm Aperture (f-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photosensor. A lower f-number means the aperture opening is larger.	f/2.4
Image Resolution Information about the maximum resolution of the additional camera when shooting. In most cases, the resolution of the secondary camera is lower than that of the main camera.	1280 x 960 pixels 1.23 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported video resolution additional camera.	1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP (megapixels)
Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the secondary camera when shooting video at the maximum resolution.	30fps (frames per second)
	HDR Exposure compensation Face unlock

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.

Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours.	1560 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices.	Li-polymer
2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network.	10 h (hours) 600 min (minutes) 0.4 days
2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	250 h (hours) 15000 min (minutes) 10.4 days
3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network.	10 h (hours) 600 min (minutes) 0.4 days
3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network.	250 h (hours) 15000 min (minutes) 10.4 days
Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics device battery.	Fixed

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.

SAR level for head (EU) The SAR level indicates maximum quantity electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device next to the ear in a conversation position. In Europe, the maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998.	0.93 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards.	0.99 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Head SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values.	1.18 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)
Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard.	1.18 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)

The Apple Special Event gave us some food for thought. Not to say that the company presented us with something unexpected on its annual presentation, but there is something to think about.

Let us recall that on September 10, 2013, Apple presented us with new generation smartphones, namely the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. In connection with this event, a logical question arises for all owners of previous generation devices, such as the iPhone 5 or 4s.

Differences and characteristics of iPhone 5S, 5C and 4S.

The most significant differences between the iPhone latest generation, 5S and 5C, are:

1. New processor with increased performance A7 (5C has an A6 processor, like the 4th generation iPad). In addition to the main processor, the iPhone 5 S also uses a second coprocessor, the M7, which is responsible for calculating movements, movement functions and animation (it is not present in the 5C).
2. The camera now has a new, more realistic flash that promises to make your photos more vibrant and vibrant. The sensitivity and aperture characteristics have been improved, towards more modern, professional indicators. (On the iPhone 5C, the camera has not undergone any changes compared to the 5 iPhone model).
3. New interesting feature, iPhone can now scan your fingerprint. The fingerprint scanner is built into the round “Home” button of the device. This feature is designed to protect your device from unauthorized use, as well as make it easier to unlock your smartphone.

These are the main differences between the new models and their predecessors.

iOS 7 what's new?

Don't forget about the many new features, capabilities and updated design in iOS 7, which will be installed by default on the latest generation models. You will also be able to update to iOS 7 on your smartphones. iOS 7 release date is September 18, 2013. From this day onwards you will be able to download and install the update. List of supported iOS devices 7: iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad mini and iPod touch (5th generation).

I would also like to mention the new AirDrop feature, which will become available in iOS 7. Many users of Apple smartphones were often indignant and wondered. With the release of the new mobile OS it is now official. Previously, it was only available as a tweak in Cydia for those who had jailbroken it. In addition, the “ ” function for searching for a lost or stolen phone has become available out of the box. You can download the application in the store App Store.

How to transfer, transfer videos, photos, contacts from one iPhone to another? So, with the release of iOS 7, such an opportunity will appear. It will be possible to transfer your contacts, photos, videos and some other files using WiFi connection And iCloud service. However, the function will only be available on iPhone 5, iPad (4th generation), iPad mini and iPod touch (5th generation.

To buy or not to buy iPhone 5s?

Comparing the characteristics of the new model and its predecessors allows us to conclude: it makes sense to buy the latest generation iPhone only for owners of the 4S, because The changes between these models are truly significant. Apple iPhone 5 users can hold off on purchasing until the next generation comes out, because... In terms of design and functions of the device, the differences are minimal.

Also, all the new features of the iOS 7 mobile operating system installed on the iPhone 5s and 5c are also supported by the 5th smartphone model. And by the way, anyone who wanted to buy an iPhone 5 or iPhone 4, I advise you to hurry up. Very soon they will not be on sale, because... Apple is stopping their production. Only iPhone 5S, 5C and 4S models will remain on the market.

Despite the fact that Apple is different new smartphone presents itself as ideal, even the biggest fans of the Apple brand understand that there are both strong and weak devices in the iPhone lineup. In this article we have to answer the question, what is the flagship phone 2013? iPhone of the year 5S.

At first glance, the iPhone 5S is not much different from its predecessor, the iPhone 5. However, in fact, Apple has done a good job on both external and internal changes to this model. What's new in S-ke? There are many modifications and here are just the largest of them:

• improved technological process for manufacturing the case
• new processor
• improved camera
• Touch ID
• iOS 7

As you can see, there is a lot to talk about. IN this review We’ll talk in detail about these and less significant changes in the Apple iPhone 5S, and also analyze its pros and cons. Let's start the description, of course, with the design.

Appearance

So, as we mentioned above, externally the 5S, at first glance, looks exactly like its predecessor - the iPhone 5. Thin aluminum body, silver side edging, original back panel: below and above there are glossy stripes in bright colors - black or white, covered with tempered glass, and between them there is a matte “center” of a discreet shade - gray or silver. And, of course, the shiny “apple” stands out on the matte surface.

But if you look closely at the back panel, you can see that the flash looks a little different, and if you look more closely at the front, you notice a much more serious difference. The Home button looks different - the one located under the display. All iPhone history this key looked the same, and in the 5S it lost the square outline depicted in its center, but received a nice border around the perimeter, and also... it had a fingerprint scanner built into it. However, we will talk about this innovation in a separate section.

And now about another important change in appearance. For the S-ki, Apple came up with a model in a new color - white and gold. Finally, a “fun” change to the traditionally strict iPhone color scheme! By the way, the black-gray and white-silver models have also undergone some changes - the silver has become a little, and the gray has become noticeably lighter.

And finally, about external changes, which you won’t notice no matter how much you look at them (yes, such a paradox) - an improved technological process for applying paint to the matte body and side edging. The fact is that from 5 onwards the application literally fell off. This was perhaps the worst “bug” of the iPhone five, and all users suffered from it, even those who diligently packed the device in a protective case. It seemed that even if the five just stood beautifully on the shelf, the paint on it would certainly crumble little by little.

Fortunately, Apple did not pretend that the problem did not exist and quickly took appropriate measures to fix it and voila - the paint does not peel off on the iPhone 5S. Moreover, the Apple giant has also worked with the buttons; they are pressed more tightly and clearly, and they sit more securely in the case. This is not to say, of course, that everything in the top five was based on their word of honor, but the body of its successor was made of much better quality.

Some users even say that the iPhone 5S has more weight and feels more solid in the hand. If it seemed so to you, then to the question - how much does the iPhone 5S weigh, we have an amazing answer for you - 112 grams, the same as the five.

The iPhone 5S has the same dimensions in all three “dimensions” as its predecessor: width – 5.86 centimeters, length – 12.38 cm, thickness – 0.76 cm.

The location, type of sockets and connectors on the S are the same as on the 5 (with the exception of the Home button, but we’ve already said everything about it). How many speakers are there in the iPhone 5 S? Again, just like the fifth one - there are two of them, one transmits voice and is located above the display, the second is for speakerphone, listening to music, etc. - on the bottom right.

Display

What is different about the iPhone 5S display? It has remained virtually unchanged - 4-inch diagonal, resolution 1136x640 pixels, pixel density - 326 ppi. However, why change anything if the clarity is excellent, the viewing angles are as wide as possible, and the brightness margin is sufficient.

The color rendition deserves a special compliment - all shades are bright, but natural, unlike, for example, the display of one of the main competitors of the 5S - Samsung smartphone Galaxy S5, which suffers from excessive saturation.

The only drawback of the screen in the iPhone 5S is its size; after all, 4 inches is no longer enough to comfortably solve all the tasks of a modern user; reading books and watching movies, for example, is completely inconvenient. On the other hand, this is a matter of taste, if you like to read books on paper and watch movies on a huge plasma, no “shovel” will save you.

Hardware and software

The iPhone 5S was the first phone to be equipped with a processor with 64-bit architecture, but this step was met with very mixed reactions. Maybe now mobile applications began to adapt to this architecture, but at the time of release such a solution was more likely a foundation for the future than an improvement necessary users here and now.

But what was actually expected from Apple, namely an increase in the number of cores - from 2 to 4, did not happen. The 64-bit A7 processor runs on 2 cores with a maximum clock speed of 1300 MHz. The size of RAM also remains unchanged - 1 GB.

However, here, as in the case of the display, I would like to ask - why do we need 4 cores and more RAM if this “Apple” device demonstrates excellent technical characteristics and with less modest parameters? The speed of the iPhone 5S is fast, everything runs very smoothly and without freezing. Some flagship competitors do not have such clear operation even on 4 cores. And all because competitors operate on Google Android and do not have the opportunity to optimize the platform for hardware, but Apple is working on its “native” iOS year after year, and the results are making themselves felt.

However, in the case of the iPhone 5S, things didn’t turn out as smoothly as usual. S became the first smartphone to come out with pre-installed iOS seventh version. iOS 7, then and still now, is the largest platform update in history. And it’s not just about new features - just what is the long-awaited “curtain” worth? quick access to the most frequently used functions, but also in a complete visual revolution. Of course, such drastic changes took time to take root, so there were some barely noticeable lags in the first versions of iOS 7, but, one way or another, they were most noticeable on the S-ke, and both four could be updated to this version , and iPhone 5.

How much more powerful is the new A7 processor than the A6 that came with the 5? As Apple claims, it’s doubled, in fact, the same is confirmed by benchmarks, but as for the obvious difference for the average user, it will only be noticeable in really “heavy” applications, like iMovie and 3D games. Well, as for the speed of performing light and medium tasks, the difference between the work of the A6 and A7 is measured literally in fractions of a second.

By the way, the iPhone 5S is also equipped with an M7 coprocessor; it is responsible mainly for motion sensors and allows the main chipset to rest on tasks such as counting steps. This “rest” leads to more economical battery consumption, which means battery life increases.

As for ROM, the S, like the iPhone 5, is available in three variations - 16, 32 and 64 GB.

Touch ID

Special attention should be paid to the new Home button, which is now Touch ID or, in Russian, a fingerprint scanner. iPhone 5S was the first i-smartphone in which you did not need to enter a password to unlock it; you just had to touch the Home button.

It must be said that at the time the S was released, other flagships were already working with similar solutions, however, time has shown that Apple is still the only company that has made a really cool fingerprint sensor. Everything is set up according to very simple instructions, the original fingerprint is remembered quickly, the response is clear, instant and almost error-free.

By the way, you can use Touch ID not only to unlock your smartphone, but also to purchase applications in the App Store, that is, in fact, the scanner replaces two passwords - unlocking and Apple ID. In general, very convenient.

Cameras

Sensor in iPhone camera The 5S remained the same - 8 megapixels, like the fifth iPhone, but the pixel size was increased and the aperture value was reduced, which made it possible to obtain higher-quality footage in low-light conditions.

In addition, Apple invented new outbreak True Tone, which also works to improve the quality of night shots.

Well, some minor improvements - improved detail and viewing angle, increased clarity.

In general, the megapixels are the same, but the result is completely different. You will definitely notice the difference between the photos taken with the A and the 5S, especially if the shot was not taken at daylight, but in not very good lighting conditions.

New features have also appeared in video mode, the coolest of which is the slow motion function with a frequency of 120 frames per second. Of course, this is unlikely to be useful for ordinary users, but the thing is definitely funny; after all, practical meaning is not always needed, sometimes you can have some fun.

Regarding front camera, there’s nothing special to say here, it shoots quite well, but not noticeably better than the top five.

Autonomy

The S-ki's battery capacity has increased in comparison with its predecessor by only 120 mAh and is 1560 mAh. However, as you remember, the 5S battery has to “pull” twice as powerful a processor. Nevertheless, it seems that the not very enlarged battery copes. Apple smartphone The iPhone 5S, like the 5, will last a day in active-moderate mode. Very good battery life for a modern flagship.

To take or not to take?

So, the iPhone 5S review has come to an end. At the beginning of the article, we said that Apple has both weak and strong models. Who is the hero of this publication?

I think from the general “warm” tone of the review you understand that we place the S in the second category, and this is justified. There are a lot of changes and the iPhone 5S demonstrates excellent characteristics.

What is good about this device, and how does it differ from its predecessor? First, Apple fixed the bugs technological process, so if the 5 wears out very quickly, the iPhone 5S will delight you with its impeccable appearance for a long time. Secondly, a new processor has appeared, which, yes, is not 4-core and the RAM in it is very modest by today’s standards, but these resources are enough for fast, lag-free work. Thirdly, a camera that opens up new possibilities in low light conditions. And finally, Touch ID. And these are not all the positive changes, but only the most important ones.

If you want to find significant disadvantages of the iPhone 5S, then you will probably have a hard time. The only thing I can complain about is the small diagonal, but, as we have already said, this is a very subjective drawback.

So is the iPhone 5S worth buying? If you have any other younger iPhone model, of course, if you buy the S (even in comparison with the 5), you will feel the difference. However, there is one thing. Today there is another very interesting iPhone model on the market, it is called SE - Special Edition.

This device was released after the 6S especially for those nostalgic for the very successful fifth series. Externally, the SE is almost identical to the 5S, but its hardware is almost as powerful as that of the 6S. That is, the SE “does” even the six, but costs less.

The average price of an iPhone SE is 26,000 rubles, an iPhone 6 is 36,000 rubles. However, the iPhone 5S can be purchased for 18,000 rubles (all prices are for the 16 GB version). In general, it all comes down to the size of the wallet, 5S, of course, is a great smartphone, but SE is several orders of magnitude more powerful, so if finances allow, it’s worth taking special version. They don't allow it? Take the iPhone 5S, and rest assured, you are buying a really cool and powerful device.