Apple iPhone 5

Apple iPhone 5

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Released only for the mainland China market on China Telecom, the iPhone 5 (CDMA China), model number A1442, has several differences compared to the global iPhone 5 (CDMA) device. Most notably, the China-only model lacks support for LTE and 2100 MHz CDMA EV-DO, but includes support for a UIM module (essentially a CDMA SIM card) and has been modified to support the "WAPI" Wi-Fi standard as required by the Chinese government.

All iPhone 5 models, regardless of network compatibility, have a 4" (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch IPS LED-backlit 1136x640 native resolution (326 ppi) "retina display," dual cameras -- a rear 8 megapixel, 1080p "iSight" camera and a front 1.2 megapixel, 720p "FaceTime HD" camera, and 4G/LTE support, all packed in an aluminum "unibody" case with a glass front that is a mere 0.30 of an inch thick (color options include either a dark gray "slate" matte back and a glossy black front or a silver matte back and a glossy white front).

The iPhone 5 is powered by a 1.3 GHz dual core "Apple A6" processor, has 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB of flash storage. It also supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 as well as packs three noise canceling microphones, a bottom-mounted headphone jack, and a new USB 2.0-based Lightning port for connectivity.

Apple estimates that the iPhone 5 models provide "up to" 40 hours of audio playback, 8 hours of talk time on 3G, 8 hours of Internet use on 3G, 8 hours of Internet use on 4G/LTE (again, note that this China-only model does not support LTE), 10 hours of Internet use on Wi-Fi, 10 hours of video playback and 225 hours of standby time.

Introduction Date:

December 14, 2012*

Discontinued Date:

September 10, 2013

Processors:

1 (2 Cores)

Geekbench 2 (32):

Geekbench 3 (32):

Geekbench 3 (32):

Geekbench 3 (64):

Geekbench 3 (64):

Geekbench 4 (SC):

Geekbench 4 (MC):

Geekbench 5 (SC):

Geekbench 5 (MC):

Processor Speed:

1.3 GHz*

Processor Type:

Apple A6*

Onboard RAM:

1 GB*

Storage Capacity:

16, 32, 64 GB

Details:

*Apple provides no official details regarding RAM used by the iPhone 5. However, as first determined by AnandTech, it has 1 GB of onboard RAM as two 512 MB dies.

Also see: Is it possible to add external storage to the iPhone? How?

USB Support:

Sync & Charge

Firewire Support:

Connectivity:

Ports:

Lightning, Headphone

Case Type:

Handheld

Form Factor:

iPhone 5

Housing Color:

Black & White

Controller:

Multi-touch

Built-in Display:

4" Color

Display Resolution:

1136x640 (326 ppi)

Details:

The iPhone 5 models have a 4" (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch IPS "Retina" display with a 1136x640 native resolution at 326 ppi. Apple also reports a 800:1 typical contrast ratio and a 500 cd/m2 typical brightness.

Also see: How do I replace the glass cover, digitizer, and display (LCD screen) on the iPhone 5?

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Standard Wireless:

802.11a/b/g/n*

Standard Bluetooth:

Details:

*Apple notes that the iPhone 5 models support both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies of 802.11n Wi-Fi.

This specific iPhone 5 -- the A1442 "CDMA China" model -- intended for China Telecom -- supports CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1900 MHz); UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz); and GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz). It does not support LTE.

In addition to the lack of support for LTE and 2100 MHz CDMA EV-DO, and the inclusion of support for a UIM module (essentially a CDMA SIM card), this China-only iPhone 5 has been modified to support the "WAPI" Wi-Fi standard as required by the Chinese government. If you are aware of other differences, please share. Thank you.

Cell Network:

CDMA*

Camera:

8.0 Megapixels**

Battery Type:

Lithium Ion

Battery Life (Music):

40 Hours

Battery Life (Voice):

8 Hours*

Standby Time:

225 Hours

Details:

*Apple reports that the iPhone 5 models provide "up to" 40 hours of audio playback, 8 hours of talk time on 3G, 8 hours of Internet use on 3G, 8 hours of Internet use on 4G/LTE, 10 hours of Internet use on Wi-Fi, 10 hours of video playback and 225 hours of standby time.

Also see: Why does my iPhone run out of power so quickly? How can I conserve battery life?

Apple Order No:

ME039CH/A*

Apple Subfamily:

iPhone 5 (CDMA China)

Details:

*ME039CH/A is the order number for this model in black with 16 GB of storage. In black with 32 GB and 64 GB of storage, the order numbers are ME041CH/A and ME043CH/A. In white, with 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB of storage, the order numbers are ME040CH/A, ME042CH/A, and ME044CH/A, respectively. All of these configurations are restricted to use with China Telecom.

Apple Model No:

A1442 (EMC N/A)

Model ID:

iPhone5,2

Details:

Please note that these identifiers often refer to more than one model, but are unique for this device. The EMC number is not externally listed on the device, but it is listed in software.

*The China-only variant of the CDMA iPhone 5 identifies itself as "iPhone5,2" intermally.

Also see: All iPhones with the A1442 Model Number, the N/A EMC Number, and the iPhone5,2 Model Identifier.

Pre-Installed OS:

iOS 6.0 (10A405)

Maximum OS:

iOS 10.3.4

Details:

This model is fully supported by the last version of iOS 9 with the exception of "Facedown detection" capability. It is supported by the final version of iOS 10 with the exception of the Raise to Wake and Rich Notifications features. It is not supported by iOS 11 or subsequent versions of the iOS.

Also see: Which iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad models support iOS 10? Do some models "partially" support iOS 10? Which ones?

Dimensions:

4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30*

Avg. Weight:

3.95 oz. (112 g)

Mac Support:

Mac OS X 10.6.8*

Windows Support:

Windows XP SP3/Vista/7

Audio Support:

Apple reports that the iPhone 5 supports "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."

Photo Support:

Apple does not formally specify photo formats for the iPhone 5. However, it can sync photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats, from iTunes and iCloud.

Video Support:

Apple reports that the iPhone 5 supports "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; [and] 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."

It also supports AirPlay Mirroring to Apple TV at 720p as well as AirPlay video streaming to the Apple TV (3rd Gen) at up 1080p and the Apple TV (2nd Gen) at up to 720p.

Incl. Accessories:

Shipped with "Apple EarPods [headphones] with Remote and Mic, Lightning to USB cable, [and] a USB power adapter."

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Also see: What is the best external keyboard for the iPhone?

Original Price:

Est. Current Retail:

Details:

*This model was not sold in the US. The iPhone 5 (CDMA China) originally sold without a contract, but bound to China Telecom's network, for 5,288, 6,088, and 6,888 RMB with 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB of storage, respectively. It also was offered with a variety of contract plans at lower price points.<