The a1428 iPhone 5 featured the same overall unibody case as the iPhone 4 but with several improvements to its processing power and functionality. It was powered by a 1.3 GHz dual core Apple A6 processor with 1 GB of RAM. The device could be configured with 16, 32, or 64 GB of flash storage. The iPhone 5 featured a USB 2.0-based lightning port as well as a headphone jack. It supported 4G/LTE connectivity which was the fastest mobile communication standard at the time. While the storage capabilities may seem limited compared to today’s standards, the iPhone 5 was way ahead of the competition and was certainly an iPhone that empowered users on a daily basis.
1.3 GHz Apple A6
1 GB
16 – 64 GB
8 Hours
Storage & Memory
The iPhone 5 came with a 1GB RAM and had versions that came with 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB of flash storage.
Screen Size and Resolution
The iPhone 5 had a 4 inch diagonal IPS LED-backlit display that supported a native resolution of 1136×640 at 326 ppi and an 8.0 megapixel 1080p iSight rear camera with a LED flash as well as a front 1.2 megapixel 720p “FaceTime HD” camera.
OS & Processor
The iPhone 5 came with iOS 6.0 (10A405) for its operating system. It was powered by a 1.3 GHz dual core Apple A6 processor.
Battery
The iPhone 5 was equipped with a Lithium Ion battery that supported 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.
Upgradability
The iPhone OS included on the phone could be upgraded from iOS 6.0 (10A405) to iOS 10.
Introduction Date: September 12, 2012
Discontinued Date: April 12, 2013
Processors
Memory
Processors
1 (2 Cores)
Onboard RAM
1 GB
Processor Speed
1.3 GHz
Storage
Processor Type
Apple A6
Capacity
16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB
Connectivity Details
Song Capacity
N/A
USB Support
Sync & Charge
Photo Capacity
N/A
FireWire Support
None
Description
Standard Wireless
802.11a/b/g/n
Case Type
Handheld
Standard Bluetooth
4.0
Form Factor
iPhone 5
Cell Network
GSM/LTE
Housing Color
Black and White
Battery Details
Controller
Multi-touch
Battery Type
Lithium Ion
Apple Order Number
MD634LL/A
Battery Life
40 hours(Music) 8 hours (Talk)
Apple Subfamily
iPhone 5
Stand by Time
225 Hours
Apple Model Number
A1428 (EMC N/A)
Operating System and Display
Model ID
iPhone5,1
Pre-installed OS
iOS 6.0 (10A405)
Camera
8.0 Megapixels
Maximum OS
iOS 10.3.4
Dimensions
123.8mmx58.6mmx7.6mm
Built-in Display
4 inches
Average Weight
3.95 oz. (112 g)
Display Resolution
1136×640 (326 ppi)
Mac Support
Mac OS X 10.6.8
Identifier reference: MD634LL/A, A1428, iPhone5,1. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.
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