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iPhone – ME350LL/A – iPhone6,1 – A1453 – 2642

About this iPhone

The a1533 iPhone 5s featured the same overall unibody case as the iPhone 4 but with several improvements to its processing power and functionality. The processor was upgraded from the A6 to the 1.3 GHz dual-core Apple A7 processor with 1 GB of RAM. The device could be configured with 16, 32 or 64 GB of flash storage. The iPhone 5s 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. The big feature added to the iPhone 5s was the touch ID sensor embedded into the home button. This feature allowed users to unlock their phones using their fingerprints.

1.3 GHz Apple A7

1 GB

16 – 64 GB

10 Hours

Storage & Memory

The iPhone 5S came with a 1 GB of LPDDR3 RAM and had versions that came with 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB of flash storage.

Screen Size and Resolution

The iPhone 5S had a 4 inch diagonalIPS LED-backlit 1136×640 native resolution (326 ppi) “retina display,” dual cameras: a rear 8 megapixel, 1080p “iSight” camera with 1.5-micron pixels, a dual LED “True Tone” flash and more as well as a front 1.2 megapixel, 720p “FaceTime” camera.

OS & Processor

The iPhone 5S came with iOS 7.0 (11A466) for its operating system. It was powered by a 1.3 GHz 64-bit Apple A7 processor.

Battery

The iPhone 5S was equipped with a Lithium Ion battery that supported up to 40 hours of audio playback, 10 hours of talk time on 3G, 8 hours of Internet use on 3G, 10 hours of Internet use on 4G/LTE, 10 hours of Internet use on Wi-Fi, 10 hours of video playback and 250 hours of standby time.

Upgradability

The iPhone OS included on the phone could be upgraded from iOS 7.0 (11A466) to current iOS 12.5.5.

Introduction Date: September 10, 2013					Discontinued Date: March 21, 2016
Processors					Memory
Processors		1 (2 Cores)			Onboard RAM	1 GB
Processor Speed		1.3 GHz			Storage
Processor Type		Apple A7			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 5S
Cell Network				GSM/LTE	Housing Color		Metallic
Battery Details					Controller		Multi-touch
Battery Type	Lithium Ion				Apple Order Number		ME305LL/A
Battery Life	40 hours(Music) 10 hours (Talk)				Apple Subfamily		iPhone 5S
Stand by Time	250 Hours				Apple Model Number		A1533 (EMC 2642)
Operating System and Display					Model ID		iPhone6,1
Pre-installed OS			iOS 7.0 (11A466)		Camera		8.0 Megapixels
Maximum OS			iOS 12.5.5		Dimensions		123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm
Built-in Display			4 inches		Average Weight		3.95oz. (112 g)
Display Resolution			1136×640 (326 ppi)		Mac Support		Mac OS X 10.6.8

Identifier reference: ME305LL/A, A1533, EMC 2642, iPhone6,1. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.

Last reviewed by Techable: August 21, 2024Identifiers checked: order number, A-number, EMC, and model identifier when available.

Model summary

This iPhone at a glance

Family: iPhone
Order Number: ME305LL/A
Model Number: A1533
EMC: 2642
Model ID: iPhone6,1
Year: 2022

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Common questions

Is ME305LL/A the same as A1533?

Not exactly. ME305LL/A usually points to a specific retail configuration, while A1533 identifies the broader Apple hardware family. Always check the EMC and model identifier too.

What iPhone is model A1533?

A1533 is the Apple A-number shown for this iPhone family. Use the order number, EMC, and model identifier on this page to narrow the exact configuration.

What does EMC 2642 mean?

The EMC number is another Apple hardware identifier. It helps separate closely related models that may share a similar name, year, or A-number.

Can the RAM or SSD be upgraded?

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