iPhone 5 16GB Prices, Plans, and Specs

iPhone 5 16GB
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Features

  • 4 inch display
  • Apple iOS 6
  • 16GB int. memory (useable capacity will be less)
  • Released in September 2012
  • 1.02GB RAM
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Average Score

91/100

I’ve had the opportunity to play around with the latest iPhone for the past several days. I won’t beat around the bush: ...

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iPhone 5 16GB Specs

Display

Type Retina Display
Screen Resolution 640 x 1136 pixels
Screen Size 4 inch (10.2 cm)
Touch Screen Yes

Camera

Front -
Rear -
Flash Type LED
Video Recording 1080p

General

Release Date September 2012
Operating System Apple iOS 6
Processor Type A6
Processor Speed 1.3 GHz
Graphics Processor Type A6
SIM Card -
Battery Capacity Not available
Battery Features -
RAM 1.02GB
Internal 16GB
Expandable -

Physical

Width 58.6 mm
Height 123.8 mm
Thickness 7.6 mm
Weight 112 grams
Material -
Colors -
Water and Dust Resistance No

Features

Intelligence -
NFC No
GPS Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyrometer
Audio Formats AAC, Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
Video Formats H.264, .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4, Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) PCM stereo audio in .avi

Connectivity

Maximum Data Speed 100Mbps
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
USB 2.0 with Lightning Adapter
Networks -
Frequencies -
Headphone jack No
Connectivity Features Bluetooth

iPhone 5 16GB Reviews

V.Positive

"I’ve had the opportunity to play around with the latest iPhone for the past several days. I won’t beat around the bush: it’s fantastic."

techcrunch.com
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V.Positive

"Apple has also greatly improved the iPhone's wireless connectivity options, with the addition of LTE being the biggest talking point."

engadget.com
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V.Positive

"The iPhone 5 is a winner that should keep Apple at the front of the smartphone pack. But choosing iPhone 5 vs. a top-of-the line Android alternative isn't a cut-and-dried decision, especially if you're partial to a jumbo display..."

USA Today (usatoday.com)
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V.Positive

"The larger screen – still Retina resolution, at 326ppi, of course – is a great size compromise between the trend toward larger phones of the mobile industry overall, and Apple’s own insistence on a resolutely pocketable device."

slashgear.com
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90/100

"It's quite hard to dislike an iPhone, no matter whether you love or disdain Apple's ethos. It's just so simple, with a quality screen and a real effort made into the design."

techradar.com
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90/100

"The bottom line is this: the iPhone 5 runs on the new A6 processor. Compared to the A5 processor in the iPhone 4S apps now load quicker. For basic tasks you aren't going to notice the speed difference as you whizz around the OS, or loading up your favourite website as Safari isn't hardware accelerat..."

pocket-lint.com
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80/100

"...if you want a great, all-around, beautifully engineered smartphone that covers all bases, here it is. "

cnet.com
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Average Score

(7 Reviews)

91/100
 

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