iPhone 5s aspect ratio. The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and can be combined with one or more additional cameras

The iPhone 5s is an Apple product released on the market on September 09, 2013.

The device has an IPS Retina display with a diagonal of 4.0" and a resolution of 1136 × 640 px (326 ppi). The device is equipped with an Apple A7 processor (1.3 - 1.4 GHz; 28 nm; 64 bits; 2 cores; M7 coprocessor) and GPU PowerVR G6430. The amount of RAM is 1 GB DRAM DDR3.

The phone's dimensions are 123.8mm x 58.6mm x 7.6mm and it weighs 112g.

iPhone 5s is Apple's seventh generation smartphone. It was presented in three colors: “space gray”, silver and gold, which became a completely new color for Apple equipment. Simultaneously with the iPhone 5s, a simplified and cheaper iPhone model was released, featuring a bright plastic body in a variety of color variations.

The key difference between the iPhone 5s and previous generation Apple phones is the completely new Apple A7 processor. A7 is the first 64-bit mobile processor based on ARM architecture. The phone is also equipped with an Apple M7 coprocessor. Starting with the iPhone 5s, Apple phones get a fingerprint scanner.

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Detailed technical specifications of Apple iPhone 5s

General

Device type: Phone Manufacturer: Apple Model: iPhone 5s Operating system (at launch): iOS 7

Screen

Type: IPS Retina Diagonal: 4.0" Resolution: 1136 × 640 px (326 ppi)

Processor and memory

Processor: Apple A7 (1.3 - 1.4 GHz; 28 nm; 64 bit; 2 cores; M7 coprocessor) GPU: PowerVR G6430 RAM: 1 GB DRAM DDR3 Built-in memory: 16/32/64 GB

Camera and Video Camera

Camera: iSight 8 MP; aperture f/2.2; LED flash Front camera: 1.2 MP Video recording: Full HD 1080p/30fps; HD 720p/120fps; front camera HD 720p/30fps

Battery

Battery capacity and type mAh: Li-ion, 1560 mAh

Working hours
waiting/talking:waiting 240 hours; talk time up to 10 hours on 3G network

Working hours
Internet/Wi-Fi:up to 10 hours on 3G network, up to 8 hours on LTE network, up to 10 hours on Wi-Fi network

Working hours
video/audio:video up to 10 hours, audio up to 40 hours

Size

Dimensions (H×W×T):123.8 mm x 58.6 mm x 7.6 mm

Weight 112 g

Connection

Communication standards:GSM/GPRS/EDGE, UMTS/HSUPA/HSDPA (3G), CDMA, LTE (4G), Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0

Other characteristics

Sensors, modules: 3-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, distance sensor, ambient light sensor, fingerprint ID sensor

Other features: digital compass, 3 microphones, hotspot, wireless printing, AirPlay Mirroring, dual flash, continuous shooting, slo-mo movie shooting

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 by 40 times compared to the original iPhone, and in terms of graphics - by 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, which allows for more than 1,000 combinations to achieve 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 characteristics of Apple 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!

Technical characteristics of 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 ratio 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. On September 18, the iPhone 4S and 5 will receive a new version of 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

Finish

• Space Gray
• Silver

Capacity 1

Weight & Dimensions 2

• 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)

Chips

• A7 chip with 64-bit architecture
• M7 motion coprocessor

Cellular and Wireless

• 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)
• 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
• WiFi
• Cellular
• iBeacon microlocation

Touch ID

• Fingerprint identity sensor built into the Home button

Display

Retina display

• 4-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
• 1136-by-640-pixel resolution at 326 ppi
• 800:1 contrast ratio (typical)
• 500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical)
• Full sRGB standard
• Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating on front
• Support for display of multiple languages ​​and characters simultaneously

iSight Camera

• 8 megapixels with 1.5µ pixels
• ƒ/2.2 aperture
• Sapphire crystal lens cover
• True Tone flash
• Backside illumination sensor
• Five-element lens
• Hybrid IR filter
• Autofocus
• Tap to focus
• Exposure control
• Auto HDR for photos
• Face detection
• Panorama
• Auto image stabilization
• Burst mode
• Photo geotagging

Video Recording

• 1080p HD video recording (30 fps)
• True Tone flash
• Slo-mo video (120 fps)
• Time-lapse video
• Video stabilization
• Take still photos while recording video
• Face detection
• 3x zoom
• Video geotagging

FaceTime Camera

• 1.2MP photos (1280 by 960)
• ƒ/2.4 aperture
• 720p HD video recording
• Auto HDR for photos
• Backside illumination sensor
• Face detection
• Exposure control

Video Calling 3

• FaceTime
• iPhone 5s to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular
• HVGA-resolution (480 by 368) calls over Wi-Fi

Audio Calling 3

• FaceTime
• iPhone 5s to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi‑Fi or cellular
• Wi-Fi calling 4

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

TV and Video

• AirPlay Mirroring, photos, audio, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later)
• 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, 60 frames per second, High Profile level 4.2 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

External Buttons and Connectors

• On/off - Sleep/wake
• Volume up/down
• Ring/silent
• Home/Touch ID sensor
• 3.5 mm stereo headphone minijack
• Microphone
• Built-in speaker
• Lightning connector

Power and Battery 5

• Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
• Talk time: Up to 10 hours on 3G
• Standby time: Up to 10 days
• Internet use: Up to 8 hours on 3G, up to 10 hours on LTE, up to 10 hours on Wi-Fi
• Video playback: Up to 10 hours
• Audio playback: Up to 40 hours

Sensors

• Touch ID
• Three-axis gyro
• Accelerometer
• Proximity sensor
• Ambient light sensor

Built-in Apps

• Camera
• Photos
• Health
• Messages
• Phone
• FaceTime
• Music
• Wallet
• Safari
• Calendar
• iTunes Store
• App Store
• Notes
• Contacts
• iBooks
• Game Center
• Weather
• Reminders
• Clock
• Videos
• Stocks
• Calculator
• Voice Memos
• Compass
• Podcasts
• Watch
• iCloud Drive

Free Apps from Apple 6

• iMovie
• Pages
• Keynote
• Numbers
• iTunes U
• GarageBand
• Apple Store
• Trailers
• Remote
• Find My iPhone
• Find My Friends

Headphones

• Storage and travel cases

SIM Card

• Nano-SIM
• iPhone 5s is not compatible with existing micro-SIM cards.

Connector

• Lightning

Rating for Hearing Aids

• iPhone 5s (Model A1453, A1533): M3, T4
• iPhone 5s (Model A1457, A1530): M4, T4

Mail Attachment Support

• Viewable document types
  .jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key(Keynote); .numbers(Numbers); .pages(Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt(text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel); .zip; .ics

System Requirements

• Apple ID (required for some features)
• Internet access 7
• Syncing with iTunes on a Mac or PC requires:
  • Mac: OS X v 10.8.5 or later
  • PC: Windows 7 or later
  • iTunes 12.3 or later (free download from www.apple.com/itunes/download)

Environmental Requirements

• Operating ambient temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
• Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
• Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
• Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)

Languages

• Language Support
  English (Australia, Canada, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional, Traditional Hong Kong), French (Canada, France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish (Mexico, Spain), Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
• QuickType keyboard support
  English (Australia, Canada, India, UK, U.S.), Chinese - Simplified (Handwritten, Pinyin, Stroke), Chinese - Traditional (Cangjie, Handwritten, Pinyin, Stroke, Sucheng, Zhuyin), French (Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Kana, Romaji), Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Emoji, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Marathi, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic, Latin), Slovak, Slovenian, Swedish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese
• QuickType keyboard support with predictive input 8
  English (Australia, Canada, India, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), French (Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish (Mexico, Spain) , Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Thai, Turkish
• Dictation languages
  English (Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, UK, U.S.), Spanish (Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Spain, U.S.), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (China mainland, Taiwan), Cantonese (Hong Kong), Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malaysian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Slovakian, Swedish, Turkish, Thai, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
• Siri languages
  English (Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, U.S.), Spanish (Mexico, Spain, U.S.), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy , Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (China mainland, Taiwan), Cantonese (Hong Kong), Swedish (Sweden), Danish (Denmark), Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), Norwegian (Norway), Russian (Russia), Turkish (Turkey), Thai (Thailand), Portuguese (Brazil)
• Definition dictionary support
  English, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
• Bilingual dictionary support
  Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish
• Spell check
  English (Australia, Canada, UK, U.S.), French, German, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Russian, Swedish, Turkish

In the Box

• iPhone 5s
• Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic
• Lightning to USB Cable
• 5W USB Power Adapter

iPhone and the Environment

Apple takes a complete product life cycle approach to determining our environmental impact. Learn more

iPhone 5s embodies Apple's continuing environmental progress. It is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:

• Mercury-free LED-backlit display
• Arsenic-free display glass
• Brominated flame retardant-free
• PVC-free
• Power adapter outperforms strictest global energy efficiency standards

1. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less. Requires an installation agreement or a 2-year contract and plan (which may include restrictions on switching service providers and roaming, even after contract expiration); sold separately to qualified customers. Credit check required; must be 18 or older; upgrade or activation fee from your wireless service provider may apply. Wireless service is provided by and is the sole responsibility of your wireless service provider. Some capabilities are not available in all areas and depend on your wireless plan and service provider network. Service may not be available in all areas or at the signal strength, rates, speeds, or bandwidth as demonstrated. Some features may require added fees. Contact your wireless service provider for more details. Customers who want to upgrade from another phone or replace a previous-generation iPhone should check with their wireless service provider for pricing options. For those who are not qualified customers, are not eligible for an early upgrade, are purchasing an unlocked iPhone, or wish to buy an iPhone as a gift, see your carrier, an Apple Retail Store Specialist, apple.com , or an Apple Authorized Reseller for pricing. In CA and RI, sales tax is collected on the unbundled price of iPhone. Wi‑Fi Internet access required for some features; fees may apply. Use constitutes acceptance of Apple’s software license agreement. Warranty information is also available at www.apple.com/legal/warranty/iphone. Unauthorized modification of your iPhone software violates the software license agreement. Inability to use an iPhone due to unauthorized modifications is not covered under your warranty.
2. Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
3. FaceTime calling requires a FaceTime-enabled device for the caller and recipient and a Wi-Fi connection. Availability over a cellular network depends on carrier policies; data charges may apply.
4. LTE and Wi-Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected carriers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions. For details on LTE support, contact your carrier and see www.apple.com/iphone/LTE.
5. All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced by Apple service provider. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See www.apple.com/batteries and www.apple.com/iphone/battery.html for more information.
6. iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are free on the App Store for qualifying iOS 9 compatible devices with initial activation on or after September 1, 2013. See www.apple.com/ios/whats-new for iOS 9 compatible devices . Downloading apps requires an Apple ID.
7. Wireless broadband recommended; fees may apply.
8. Customized suggestions based on recipient and app are not available for Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), Japanese, Korean, and Thai.

Some features may not be available for all countries or all areas. .
Application and service availability and pricing are subject to change.

The Apple iPhone 5s smartphone is a minor update of its predecessor, the iPhone 5. If you directly compare the iPhone 5 with the iPhone 5s, they have quite a few differences. And those that exist are not of particular interest. Because of this, many users, when comparing iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s, simply cannot distinguish them. If you also find yourself in a similar situation and want to understand what the difference is between these smartphones, then we suggest you read this article.

The most obvious difference with the iPhone 5s is its more modern operating system. The iPhone 5s received iOS 7, while the iPhone 5 was released with iOS 6. In iOS 7, the interface was seriously redesigned, in particular the icons and fonts changed. iOS 7 has far fewer skeuomorphic elements.

Another noticeable difference with the iPhone 5s is the updated Home button. This button now has a Touch ID fingerprint sensor built into it. Thanks to this sensor, you can quickly unlock your iPhone 5s and confirm purchases in the App Store.

Otherwise, the differences between these devices are minimal. Thus, the iPhone 5s received a more powerful processor, a more capacious battery, and improved LTE support.

In order to compare iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s more clearly, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the comparison table (the main changes in the characteristics of the iPhone 5s are highlighted in red).

Comparison of characteristics of iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s

iPhone 5 Specifications	iPhone 5s Specifications
Operating system version: iOS 6	iOS 7
Screen:	4 inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1136×640 and a pixel density of 326 ppi.
Camera: 8 megapixel camera with F/2.4 aperture and LED flash. The maximum photo resolution is 3264x2448, the maximum video resolution is 1920x1080, the maximum frame rate when shooting video is 30.	8 megapixel camera with F/2.2 aperture and LED flash. The maximum photo resolution is 3264x2448, the maximum video resolution is 1920x1080, the maximum frame rate when shooting video is 30.
Front-camera: 1.2 megapixels.	1.2 megapixels.
Hardware platform: dual-core Apple A6 processor with a clock frequency of 1.2 GHz and 1 gigabyte of RAM.	Dual nuclear Apple A7 processor clocked at 1.3 GHz and 1 gigabyte of RAM.
Wireless technology support:	GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE, GPS/GLONASS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0.
LTE bands: Model A1428 - Band 4, 17; Model A1429 GSM - Band 1, 3, 5.	Model A1533 - Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25; Model A1453 - Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26; Model A1457 - Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20; Model A1530 - FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20); TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40).
Battery: lithium-ion with a capacity of 1400 mAh.	Lithium-ion capacity 1560 mAh.
Battery life: 8 hours talk time, 225 hours standby time and 40 hours listening to music.	10 hours talk time, 250 hours standby time and 40 hours when listening to music.
Connector type: Lightning.	Lightning.
SIM card type: nano SIM.	nano SIM.
Touch ID sensor: absent.	Present.
Smartphone dimensions: 58.6×123.8×7.6 mm.	58.6×123.8×7.6 mm.
Smartphone weight: 112 g.	112 g.

Apple released the 5th generation of its smartphones in several basic modifications. We are talking about iPhone versions 5, 5S and 5C. And if the differences between the first two and third modifications, in principle, can be traced already at the design level, then the iPhone 5 and 5S look incredibly similar. But if you follow the marketing logic of the manufacturer brand, there must be a difference between them. What is it expressed in?

How big is the difference?

Some experts who have studied the characteristics of the iPhone 5 and 5S and compared both smartphones believe that the difference between the phones is in the nature of individual nuances. The concept, experts believe, is generally the same for both devices. But there are also those who believe that the fifth generation of iPhones in the new modification, classified by the S index, is still the result of a rather serious reworking of the device of the previous version.

So there is no consensus among experts on the similarity of the two smartphones. It will be all the more interesting to study the characteristics of the iPhone 5 and 5S in order to get objective facts at your disposal.

Technical specifications

Let's compare the basic technical characteristics of the two smartphones. We will also study them in comparison with another in the same generation - 5C. Let's list the 5Cs, synchronizing information across phones in relation to each of them.

The operating system installed on the iPhone 5 is iOS version 6.1, but it is possible to update the OS to version 7. The devices of the other two modifications have iOS 7 already pre-installed. In principle, at the software level, the differences are minimal.

Size and its meaning

The next interesting point is the size. The iPhone 5 and 5S are practically no different in this regard. The dimensions of both are as follows: length - 123.8 mm, width - 58.6 mm, thickness - 7.6 mm. In turn, the indicators for the iPhone 5C version are slightly different: 124.4 by 59.2 and 8.97 mm, that is, it is generally larger than its “brothers.” Mainly due to the dissimilarity in size compared to other versions, the 5C smartphone is sometimes considered almost as a separate class of device. To what extent can this thesis be legitimate? We will try to answer this question below.

The weight of iPhone 5 and 5S is also the same - 112 grams each. The smartphone in the 5C version is slightly heavier - 132 grams. The case material is the same in iPhones 5 and 5S - it is aluminum. In turn, the iPhone 5C uses polycarbonate.

The color scheme in the supplied kits is different for each version of the iPhone. The smartphone in the 5th modification can be bought in black or white, 5S - in gold, gray or silver, 5C - in yellow, green, blue, red or white.

The display characteristics of each of the fifth-generation phones are exactly the same. The screen diagonal is 4 inches, the type of matrix used is IPS, the resolution is 640 by 1136 pixels. The screen on all phones is the same - apparently, as Apple engineers thought, it was good enough already in the first fifth-generation model.

In terms of processor, there are also differences between iPhone versions. The very first gadget of this generation is equipped with an A6 chip with two cores operating at a frequency of 1.3 GHz. The processors installed on the other two versions of the device have the same clock speed, but in the case of the iPhone 5S, a 64-bit architecture is used. The smartphone version 5C has the same chip as the first device in the series.

As for the camera, in the iPhone 5S it has undergone a fairly deep modernization. Its aperture is f/2.2 (in the two previous versions - f/2.4). However, the resolution of this hardware component is the same in all versions of the smartphone - 8 megapixels. Also, the camera of the newest gadget in the line - 5S - now has optical stabilization.

Dissimilarity theory

There is a reason to say - yes, Apple has launched a flagship on the market, which is endowed with a number of characteristics different from previous versions. At the same time, the iPhone in version 5S, based on the parameters we examined, is no more similar in hardware to the 5th modification than the same 5C, which, due to its increased dimensions, seems to be a separate class of device (we, by the way, found that This thesis is not entirely legitimate). However, it is necessary to study the nuances. Let's consider how real the practical differences in the characteristics of the iPhones 5 and 5S are in comparison with the declared ones.

Camera

Many experts focus on the fact that in the updated version of the device, individual components were definitely improved. We said above that the camera in the new version of the iPhone has been upgraded. Experts believe that this is absolutely not in vain. Moreover, this is not expressed in the superiority of this hardware component in terms of megapixels - as we noted above, this indicator is the same for all fifth-generation smartphones. According to experts, the difference is completely different - iPhone 5 and 5S produce photos that are completely different in quality. All those modes that are stated in the range of camera characteristics - shooting in natural light, in the dark, in series or in slow-motion format - work, as experts assure, perfectly.

So, in practice, smartphones produce photos of different quality. The iPhone 5 and 5S differ in terms of camera upgrades, not just nominally. This is also noted by the owners of the gadgets in question.

In a similar way, we will analyze the nominal and real differences, adding other information regarding other characteristics along the way.

CPU

The next aspect in which nominal differences can be traced is that the iPhone 5 and 5S are equipped with different processors. The older version of the smartphone has an A6 chip with a frequency of 1.3 GHz and two cores. The updated iPhone has an A7 processor running on a 64-bit architecture. We can say that the iPhone 5S is the first 64-bit mobile device of its kind. At the same time, according to some experts, the practical difference between the performance in version 5 and 5S is not so noticeable, simply because very few games and applications designed for 64-bit architecture have been released so far.

Battery

Interestingly, the updated version of the smartphone has a more powerful battery with a capacity of 1570 mAh (while the previous one had 1400). However, in practice, in terms of the autonomy of the devices, there is no difference - iPhone 5 and 5S have the same level of energy consumption. Therefore, as far as the battery is concerned, formally there is a difference, but in reality it is almost invisible.

At the same time, some experts tested the iPhone 5 and 5S and compared the resources of both devices in terms of battery life using specialized programs. In a number of cases, it was possible to find that an older version of a smartphone, despite the fact that its battery capacity was lower, was able to work longer. In particular, similar results were recorded when using the popular GLBenchmark test, which implies a full load of the key hardware components of the device.

Design

If you look at the phone closely, only a small difference is noticeable between the two versions - the iPhone 5 and 5S are very similar in terms of design. However, a certain difference is still present. The fact is that the iPhone 5S version is equipped with a unique biometric sensor. In addition, it is combined with the branded Home button.

Experts consider the technology introduced by the manufacturer to be sufficiently progressive to record a significant difference between the two versions of the devices. We will study the features of the biometric sensor a little later.

There is a slight difference in the color design of the case. In the 5th version, its end sections were black; in the 5S modification they acquired a silver tint. The back wall of the new smartphone model is almost identical in design to the 5-series variant. However, along with the updated version of the smartphone, more replaceable panels are supplied that can be installed on the back - the corresponding part is available to the user in three color options. Difference? To some extent, yes.

Screen

If we compare the iPhone 5 and 5S in terms of screen characteristics, we won’t see much of a difference. The matrix type in the new version of the smartphone is the same as in the previous one - IPS, the display diagonal is the same - 4 inches. The resolution is also identical - 640 by 1134 pixels. Thus, the screen is a hardware component in which the iPhone 5 and 5S are absolutely no different. The comparison can be continued by focusing on one of Apple's key innovations in the updated version of the smartphone - the biometric sensor.

Sensor

In fact, this component does not represent any revolutionary technology - it is just a miniature one. In order to use it, you need to make a number of settings - set password access in the system, and then - set a fingerprint as a barrier to entering the interface. Maybe even several. In order for the smartphone to be guaranteed to recognize your finger, you will have to touch it to the scanner several times. The sensor, as experts note, works perfectly.

Interface

Experts who decided to compare the iPhone 5 and 5S identified a number of differences between the devices in terms of interface. For example, when choosing an action option for an incoming call, it became possible to use the call reminder option. In this case, the smartphone performs the corresponding function after some time or as soon as the person leaves the building (in this case, the change in his location is determined through the GPS module). Also, as experts note, the design of the interface for working with messages has changed. For example, you can move them with your finger to the left to create a list where the delivery time will be displayed.

Other innovations in the interface include an updated calendar, clock, alarm clock, there is a completely new toolkit for viewing photos in the “Gallery”, the weather application has also changed its design. The built-in browser has been slightly improved with an emphasis on integration with social networks. In terms of software, therefore, the iPhone 5 and 5S are quite noticeably different. Comparing devices in terms of interface is important for many specialists.

Camera: soft

Experts note some changes in the camera control interface. The software elements of working with this hardware component have become, first of all, simpler. The corresponding buttons are more conveniently located. Thus, at the software level, the camera in the new iPhone is significantly different from previous versions. In terms of performance, this hardware component, as we said above, has undergone noticeable improvements in the iPhone 5S. Experts, as well as users, actively praise the quality of photographs. Video recording is of excellent quality.

conclusions

What conclusions can we come to after making a short review? iPhone 5S and 5, of course, have a number of obvious differences both in hardware (battery, camera, processor, biometric sensor) and in software (the control interface has changed). At the same time, according to many experts, the new smartphone from Apple can hardly be characterized as a device that is one step ahead of the previous version. In particular, if we take the processor, the 64-bit architecture currently does not provide any practical advantages. The battery, despite the increased capacity, in practice is not capable of providing longer battery life (and in some cases - at least identical to the performance of the previous smartphone).

Conservative flagship

The camera, despite the fact that it is certainly improved in the new version of the iPhone, was also decent in all previous modifications of the device. Based on the price difference between the two versions of the iPhone, perhaps only ardent fans of the brand would agree to overpay for the camera (as well as for the biosensor). At the same time, experts who examined the smartphone in several versions at once (not only iPhone 5, 5C and 5S, but also fourth-generation gadgets) believe that the new series of devices, the 5th, is very noticeably superior to the previous, 4th .

In the fifth generation of smartphones, according to experts, three types of devices appeared, adapted for different categories of users. At the same time, analysts call the iPhone 5S a sales flagship. In turn, according to some reports, Apple plans to completely replace the smartphone in version 5 on the shelves with a new device (as it is implemented). As for the smartphone in the 5C version, it is assumed that it will be aimed at a youth audience. And this despite the larger sizes, as we noted at the very beginning of the article. The iPhone 5 and 5S are slightly smaller, but, according to experts, they are defined by Apple marketers as more conservative models.