- 64-bit A7 processor
- M7 motion co-processor for fitness tracking
- Fingerprint sensor
- LTE connectivity
- Improved battery
Beware of
- Supports only nano-SIM
- Expensive
Verdict
The iPhone 5 includes many new technologies, like the A7 and M7 processors, fingerprint sensor and the latest iOS 7. It is also the first iPhone to be available in a gold colour variant. If you are looking for a smaller version of the Apple`s new iPhone 6-series, iPhone 5s is for you.
The most advanced iPhone yet
Display and Configuration
The iPhone 5 comes with a 4-inch Retina display, which has a resolution of 640 x 1136 pixels.
Apple has provided the iPhone 5S with an 8MP iSight rear camera with a TrueTone flash and Hybrid IR filter to appease shutterbugs. A 2MP FaceTime camera can be used for both, video chatting and taking 720p HD videos.
Configuration and Battery
Below the sleek exterior, Apple has included its A7 chip, making the iPhone 5 the first smartphone in the world to have a 64-bit processor. Working alongside the A7 is the M7 motion co-processor, which tracks and processes information from the various sensors of the device.
The battery on the iPhone 5 has 1560mAh capacity and is a Li-ion type. It is non-removable and gives a talk time of up to 10 hours.
Storage and Connectivity
The iPhone 5 comes with 16GB/32GB of internal storage. The iPhone 5s offers 4G LTE support, as well as Bluetooth, NFC and microUSB connectivity. An additional plus is its ability to stream video to Apple TV (2nd and 3rd Gen only).
