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Summary

"A remarkably slim design that still makes room for a larger display and a faster chip. Ultrafast wireless that doesn’t sacrifice battery life. And all-new headphones designed to sound great and fit comfortably. So much went into this iPhone. So you could get even more out of it."
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Specification for Apple iPhone 5

  • 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)
  • Assisted GPS and GLONASS
  • Digital compass
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cellular
  • Retina display
  • 4-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display
  • 1136-by-640-pixel resolution at 326 ppi
  • 800:1 contrast ratio (typical)
  • 500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical)
  • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating on front
  • Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
  • 8-megapixel iSight camera
  • Panorama
  • Video recording, HD (1080p) up to 30 frames per second with audio
  • FaceTime HD camera with 1.2MP photos and HD video (720p) up to 30 frames per second
  • AutofocusTap to focus video or still images
  • Face detection in video or still images
  • LED flash
  • Improved video stabilization
  • Photo and video geotagging
  • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
  • Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
  • Talk time: Up to 8 hours on 3G
  • Standby time: Up to 225 hours
  • Internet use: Up to 8 hours on 3G, up to 8 hours on LTE, up to 10 hours on Wi-Fi
  • Video playback: Up to 10 hours
  • Audio playback: Up to 40 hours

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“Iphone 5 not that bad”

★★★★☆

written by WilliamYoung on 02/09/2018

I had Iphone 5 for 6 month and what can I say about this smartphone? It's still good, but Iphone 4 was really better and more comfortable for me to be honest. It's bigger screen, good stuff inside but I still prefer to number 4

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“It was a very good phone and the delivery time was on...”

★★★★☆

written by on 02/05/2018

It was a very good phone and the delivery time was on time. I can’t complain about the service at all.

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“Great phone”

★★★★★

written by Thompson427 on 15/06/2016

Love everthing about this phone

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“Very good phone”

★★★★★

written by JamieParks on 27/04/2016

They have come a long way. I am very happy with the quality.

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“I really like it”

★★★★★

written by 369Bullock on 28/07/2015

Best phone on the market Thank you.

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“Another over rated apple product”

★★☆☆☆

written by Lindsey356 on 26/06/2015

Poor Battery, over rated, plus most apps are chargeable,

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★★★★★

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“Meh”

★★★☆☆

written by kirky2k2 on 22/10/2014

I've had an iPhone in one form or another since 2008, so I would like to think I know what I'm talking about when it comes to using them. I'm usually more of a specification over looks guy but the iPhone USED to tick all the boxes - it doesn't anymore, yes that includes the new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus Screen: the screen is amazing, I went from an iPhone 4 to an iPhone 5 so it's a big difference, I've just been given a Samsung Galaxy S4 to use for work and again going from the 5 to the Samsung it's a massive difference I think screen resolution plays a big part, the iPhone is only 720p whereas the Samsung is 1080p and watching videos on both screens is good but the Samsung kills it Battery life: During the first year of use (my phone is now over 2 years old) I was getting well over a day out of it, now I struggle to reach the end of the working day and I'm quite particular about my tech and particularly batteries - I know how to keep them in good condition - I know to disable bluetooth when I'm not using it and to keep my screen brightness down blah blah but it’s getting to the point where I'm now having to keep a charger at work, in the car and at home, I've got Lightning cables coming out of every orifice Performance: 2 years later it’s still a good performer; it’s still as smooth as it was when I got it out of its box. I haven't "updated" to iOS 8 yet as it just doesn't look any different to iOS 7 plus I'd lose my jailbreak which I wish I didn't need but apple insist on not letting me install my own stuff such as emulators etc. so while they continue to do so I will continue to jailbreak.

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“so-so phone”

★★★☆☆

written by McKnighthi393 on 12/09/2014

Not too bad, not too good f staff members. Go in to plenty of detail, talk about the key elements you like, was there anything you particularly didn't like about it.

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“Good job Apple”

★★★★★

written by john.abb on 05/09/2014

Iphone 5 is one of the most good looking phone ever. Great desigh, smooth lines and nice intrerface are the stenghts of this phone. I am a huge Apple product lover, and this product is better than Iphone 5c somentimes. It has all I need. The system doesn't freeze, and the phone works really really fast. I like the black version more than a white one, but this is just my oppinion. Oh yeah, the guys frop Apple store are great as well. See you!

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“Stay Away, To Clever For It's Own Good!”

★★☆☆☆

written by claremartin31 on 21/08/2014

The iPhone 5 is the smartest and best looking phone I have ever owned. Unfortunately it seems to the main function very badly which is make or take calls. The internet is good, very fast, the apps work well and the screen size is much better than the iPhone 4. 

iTunes, the recent update with iTunes now stores your music off your phone and now on the iCloud which is very annoying. The phone does not seem to be able to stay connected for longer than 20 seconds. I have sent it back twice and after a few months it starts to cut off again. 

I would have kept the iPhone 4 over the 5. Good luck if you are to late reading this! 

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“Fautless Even After a Year of Abuse”

★★★★★

written by DuncanPorterfield on 31/07/2014

Had this phone over a year, even after several IOS updates its running well. Battery could always be better, but Im never too far from a charger at home or office.

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“Iphone 5”

★★★☆☆

written by Byrneks308 on 24/07/2014

The iPhone 5 was almost exactly the same as the previous one. However, i liked the new screen size, and i really liked when ios7 came out. It was something...new. I liked all the applications you could download. I switched from an Android to iPhone. I also liked the battery life, i could talk on the phone for hours!! I loved how you could multitask too.

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“Iphone 5”

★★★☆☆

written by Byrneks308 on 24/07/2014

The iPhone 5 was almost exactly the same as the previous one. However, i liked the new screen size, and i really liked when ios7 came out. It was something...new. I liked all the applications you could download. I switched from an Android to iPhone. I also liked the battery life, i could talk on the phone for hours!! I loved how you could multitask too.

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“Titles with 3 words or more are best! ”

★★★★★

written by Nikolas465 on 26/05/2014

Having being recommended by Steve Jobs only last week to purchase one of these fantastic hand sets, I was amazed at the many exciting features available... such as calling, texting (auto-correct is amaizing!)and of course 'Maps'... I now never get lost when going to my local shops. I can't believe I had used my trusty Nokia 3210 for so long. being 86 years of age, I don't really like change. (I do love Snake though). Facetime is also another great feature, although I can't seem to see anyone I am calling... they should probably put a camera on the front too. I particularly enjoy listening to Crying for the Carolines by Johhny Marvin with this telephone, and using my brand new Dr Dre Beetroots, I no longer feel deaf. Siri is a lovely gentleman, it's a shame he lives in California, as I now struggle to bath myself on my own. I expect him to be very well tanned. hhhmmmmmmm.... I do sometimes have trouble typing messages as my fingertips are quite worn. also the compass doesn't seem to work very well, and makes me dizzy. It also tells that there is Wi-Fi available....but I can't smell it! perhaps that's just me, and not the phones fault. I would just like to say how impressed I am overall with this product, and would hope that one day, I get the chance to shake Mr Jobs' hand, but I doubt it, as am unlikely to live much longer. You see, I have brain cancer from using my Nokia 3210 too much. hopefully there is less radiation from this phone, as the pain can be quite excereutiatoing... Maybe I should leave a review about Dr Dre, who may know more about my illness.

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“I really love my new iphone 5s gold, upgraded from 3gs...”

★★★★★

written by SeanNeill on 13/05/2014

I really love my new iphone 5s gold, upgraded from 3gs and the difference is amazing. The touch is smooth as ever, the scanners are too good. I love heart rate and health apps in it. Thank you Apple for Quality product.

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“not my cup of tea”

★★★★☆

written by sjl2656 on 07/04/2014

build quality is excellent I changed from samsung s3 and prefered this to i phone reasons being more features on S3 camera much better on S3 more free apps available and you can just keep any music you have on micro sd on your phone. i phone i lost all my music and photos etc when i changed to i phone. cross the s3 with i phone and you will have the perfect phone.

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“love love love”

★★★★★

written by JP1978 on 23/01/2014

i love my iphone 5. it does everything i want it to do and more. the range of apps is excellent. real easy to use. id always reccomend an iphone to people. recently upgraded from a 2G iphone and the difference is amazing. ive had other models in the past but nothing is as easy as the iphone.

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“Apple Iphone 5 the best”

★★★★☆

written by Amadish on 09/11/2013

Summary The iPhone 5S is not found to be very astonishing iPhone as compare to others. It doesn’t look thinner nor is it the lightest phone ever. Apple owner deny this and says that the in the world, iPhone 5S is the best smartphone and hold latest techniques. The iPhone 5s is capable to offer a variety of features in order to give explanation for its premium cost. Firstly, the biggest features among others are a fancy new A7 processor, and this processor is approximately a billion times quicker than the chip that motorized the old plain iPhone 5. Additionally, it contains a latest new M7 known as motion coprocessor chip and it could allow some effective latest motion-sensitive applications. Also, Apple is advertizing the new camera of 5s, because this camera holds new Apple-designed lens as well as a huge active sensor region and on the sensor, broader pixels. Bigger pixels are able to direct to enhance photos. The features of camera also hold a new True Tone Flash which is used to alter automatic image stabilization, ambient lighting situations, and a explode mode which will take around 20 pictures in only two seconds. If you are one who has always cursed his iPhone’s screen log-in, you will then be concerned in the fingerprint-scanner which is built into the Home button of iPhone 5s: put a finger to this option and there is no need to enter pass code. This pass code facility is very interesting and increases the popularity of this innovative iPhone 5’s. On the circular rim, there is a brightest gold shines near the new button of home, and color coordinated to anything or any device you purchase, however only it is present on the gold 5S. There is a different home button looks, devoid of any square sign present in the center. There is a metal ring which is present around the hollow button, but it gives a new change to the looks and operation of iPhone 5s. Recommend this product..? Yes because it possesses a great new technology for apple lovers and price-worth.

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“Iphone 5 ”

★★★☆☆

written by LucyTay1 on 30/08/2013

I was pleased with the phone and it's camera, I would recommend.

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