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Apple iPhone 5s Specifications, Price and Review
iPhone 5s Overview
iPhone 5s with 4-inch Retina display, Apple A7, Single 8MP iSight camera and LTE connectivity.
Released September 2013$649
Colors and Storage Options
9 options$649SKU: IPHONE5S-16GB-SPACEGRAY
iPhone 5s — Full Specs
SectionSpecificationDetails
GeneralBrandApple
Model NameiPhone 5s
SeriesiPhone 5s / 5c Series
Product TypeSmartphone
CategorySmartphone
Operating SystemiOS 7 (launch)
Launch DateSeptember 20, 2013
Announcement DateSeptember 10, 2013
StatusActive
Official Websitehttps://www.apple.com/iphone/
DesignDimensions123.8 × 58.6 × 7.6 mm
Weight112 g
Frame MaterialAluminum
Back MaterialAluminum with glass inlays
Front MaterialGlass
Build QualityPremium aluminum construction
IP RatingNo official IP rating
Water ResistanceNo official water-resistance rating
Dust ResistanceNo official dust-resistance rating
Available ColorsSpace Gray, Silver, Gold
Button LayoutHome button, Ring/Silent switch, volume buttons, Sleep/Wake button
Port TypeLightning
DisplayDisplay TypeRetina IPS LCD
Display Size4.0 inches
Resolution1136 × 640 pixels
Pixel Density326 ppi
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak Refresh Rate60Hz
Brightness (Typical)500 nits
Contrast Ratio800:1
HDR SupportNo
Dolby VisionNo
True ToneNo
Wide Color DisplayNo
ProMotionNo
Always-On DisplayNo
Dynamic IslandNo
Ceramic ShieldNo
Fingerprint ResistanceOleophobic coating
Touch TechnologyMulti-Touch
PerformanceChipsetApple A7
SoCApple A7
CPUDual-core 64-bit CPU
GPUPowerVR G6430-class GPU
Neural EngineNo dedicated Neural Engine
Process Technology28nm
Hardware Ray TracingNo
MemoryRAMNot officially specified by Apple
Internal Storage16GB, 32GB, 64GB
Storage TechnologyNAND flash
Expandable StorageNo
Memory Card SupportNot supported
Rear CameraCamera SystemSingle 8MP iSight camera
Main Camera8MP iSight, ƒ/2.2
Main Sensor8MP
Ultra Wide CameraNot available
Telephoto CameraNot available
Optical Zoom In1x
Optical Zoom Out1x
Optical Zoom Range1x
Digital ZoomUp to 3x
2x TelephotoNo
Lens CoverSapphire crystal
FlashTrue Tone flash
HDRHDR photos
Night ModeNo
Portrait ModeNo
Portrait LightingNo
Macro PhotographyNo
ProRAWNo
Photonic EngineNo
Deep FusionNo
PanoramaUp to 28MP
Photographic StylesNo
LiDAR ScannerNo
Image FormatsJPEG
Front CameraResolution1.2MP FaceTime HD
Apertureƒ/2.4
AutofocusFixed focus
Retina FlashNo
HDRNo
Night ModeNo
Portrait ModeNo
Deep FusionNo
Photographic StylesNo
Animoji and MemojiNo
Face IDNo
TrueDepth CameraNo
Video Resolution720p HD
Video FPS30 fps
Cinematic VideoNo
Slo-MoNo
Video StabilizationNo dedicated optical stabilization
VideoMax Video Resolution1080p HD
Max Video FPS30 fps at 1080p
4K RecordingNo
1080p Recording30 fps
720p Recording30 fps
Cinematic ModeNo
Action ModeNo
Slow Motion720p at 120 fps
Time-LapseSupported with later software
ProResNo
Log VideoNo
Dolby VisionNo
HDR VideoNo
Spatial VideoNo
Audio ZoomNo
Stereo RecordingNo
Video StabilizationVideo stabilization
Video FormatsH.264
BatteryBattery TypeBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Video PlaybackUp to 10 hours video playback
Audio PlaybackUp to 40 hours audio playback
Fast ChargingNo
Wired ChargingLightning
MagSafe ChargingNo
Qi Wireless ChargingNo
Optimized Battery ChargingNo native launch support
Battery HealthNo native launch support
ConnectivityWi-Fi Standard802.11a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi MIMONo
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.0
NFCYes (Touch ID/Apple Pay model only)
Express CardsNo
Ultra WidebandNo
USBLightning
GPSAssisted GPS and GLONASS
GLONASSYes
GalileoNo
QZSSNo
BeiDouNo
Digital CompassYes
Network5GNo
4G LTELTE
SIM Typenano-SIM
Dual SIMNo
VoLTECarrier/software dependent; not a launch feature
VoWiFiCarrier/software dependent; later software support
Satellite ConnectivityNo
Emergency SOS via SatelliteNo
Roadside Assistance via SatelliteNo
AudioStereo SpeakersNo
Spatial AudioNo
Dolby AtmosNo
Headphone JackYes, 3.5 mm
Bluetooth AudioYes
Security & SensorsFace IDNo
Secure EnclaveYes
PasscodeYes
Apple PaySupported for in-app/web payments with later software
AccelerometerYes
GyroscopeThree-axis gyro
Proximity SensorYes
Ambient Light SensorYes
BarometerNo
Ultra WidebandNo
Crash DetectionNo
Features & SafetySiriYes
Action ButtonNo
Camera ControlNo
Emergency SOSEmergency calling via cellular network
Crash DetectionNo
Find MyYes
Apple PaySupported for in-app/web payments with later software
MagSafeNo
Box ContentsiPhoneiPhone 5s
USB-C CableLightning to USB cable in original retail package
DocumentationYes
ChargerUSB power adapter included in original retail package
EarPodsApple EarPods included in original retail package
General
BrandApple
Model NameiPhone 5s
SeriesiPhone 5s / 5c Series
Product TypeSmartphone
CategorySmartphone
Operating SystemiOS 7 (launch)
Launch DateSeptember 20, 2013
Announcement DateSeptember 10, 2013
StatusActive
Official Websitehttps://www.apple.com/iphone/
Design
Dimensions123.8 × 58.6 × 7.6 mm
Weight112 g
Frame MaterialAluminum
Back MaterialAluminum with glass inlays
Front MaterialGlass
Build QualityPremium aluminum construction
IP RatingNo official IP rating
Water ResistanceNo official water-resistance rating
Dust ResistanceNo official dust-resistance rating
Available ColorsSpace Gray, Silver, Gold
Button LayoutHome button, Ring/Silent switch, volume buttons, Sleep/Wake button
Port TypeLightning
Display
Display TypeRetina IPS LCD
Display Size4.0 inches
Resolution1136 × 640 pixels
Pixel Density326 ppi
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak Refresh Rate60Hz
Brightness (Typical)500 nits
Contrast Ratio800:1
HDR SupportNo
Dolby VisionNo
True ToneNo
Wide Color DisplayNo
ProMotionNo
Always-On DisplayNo
Dynamic IslandNo
Ceramic ShieldNo
Fingerprint ResistanceOleophobic coating
Touch TechnologyMulti-Touch
Performance
ChipsetApple A7
SoCApple A7
CPUDual-core 64-bit CPU
GPUPowerVR G6430-class GPU
Neural EngineNo dedicated Neural Engine
Process Technology28nm
Hardware Ray TracingNo
Memory
RAMNot officially specified by Apple
Internal Storage16GB, 32GB, 64GB
Storage TechnologyNAND flash
Expandable StorageNo
Memory Card SupportNot supported
Rear Camera
Camera SystemSingle 8MP iSight camera
Main Camera8MP iSight, ƒ/2.2
Main Sensor8MP
Ultra Wide CameraNot available
Telephoto CameraNot available
Optical Zoom In1x
Optical Zoom Out1x
Optical Zoom Range1x
Digital ZoomUp to 3x
2x TelephotoNo
Lens CoverSapphire crystal
FlashTrue Tone flash
HDRHDR photos
Night ModeNo
Portrait ModeNo
Portrait LightingNo
Macro PhotographyNo
ProRAWNo
Photonic EngineNo
Deep FusionNo
PanoramaUp to 28MP
Photographic StylesNo
LiDAR ScannerNo
Image FormatsJPEG
Front Camera
Resolution1.2MP FaceTime HD
Apertureƒ/2.4
AutofocusFixed focus
Retina FlashNo
HDRNo
Night ModeNo
Portrait ModeNo
Deep FusionNo
Photographic StylesNo
Animoji and MemojiNo
Face IDNo
TrueDepth CameraNo
Video Resolution720p HD
Video FPS30 fps
Cinematic VideoNo
Slo-MoNo
Video StabilizationNo dedicated optical stabilization
Video
Max Video Resolution1080p HD
Max Video FPS30 fps at 1080p
4K RecordingNo
1080p Recording30 fps
720p Recording30 fps
Cinematic ModeNo
Action ModeNo
Slow Motion720p at 120 fps
Time-LapseSupported with later software
ProResNo
Log VideoNo
Dolby VisionNo
HDR VideoNo
Spatial VideoNo
Audio ZoomNo
Stereo RecordingNo
Video StabilizationVideo stabilization
Video FormatsH.264
Battery
Battery TypeBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Video PlaybackUp to 10 hours video playback
Audio PlaybackUp to 40 hours audio playback
Fast ChargingNo
Wired ChargingLightning
MagSafe ChargingNo
Qi Wireless ChargingNo
Optimized Battery ChargingNo native launch support
Battery HealthNo native launch support
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Standard802.11a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi MIMONo
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.0
NFCYes (Touch ID/Apple Pay model only)
Express CardsNo
Ultra WidebandNo
USBLightning
GPSAssisted GPS and GLONASS
GLONASSYes
GalileoNo
QZSSNo
BeiDouNo
Digital CompassYes
Network
5GNo
4G LTELTE
SIM Typenano-SIM
Dual SIMNo
VoLTECarrier/software dependent; not a launch feature
VoWiFiCarrier/software dependent; later software support
Satellite ConnectivityNo
Emergency SOS via SatelliteNo
Roadside Assistance via SatelliteNo
Audio
Stereo SpeakersNo
Spatial AudioNo
Dolby AtmosNo
Headphone JackYes, 3.5 mm
Bluetooth AudioYes
Security & Sensors
Face IDNo
Secure EnclaveYes
PasscodeYes
Apple PaySupported for in-app/web payments with later software
AccelerometerYes
GyroscopeThree-axis gyro
Proximity SensorYes
Ambient Light SensorYes
BarometerNo
Ultra WidebandNo
Crash DetectionNo
Features & Safety
SiriYes
Action ButtonNo
Camera ControlNo
Emergency SOSEmergency calling via cellular network
Crash DetectionNo
Find MyYes
Apple PaySupported for in-app/web payments with later software
MagSafeNo
Box Contents
iPhoneiPhone 5s
USB-C CableLightning to USB cable in original retail package
DocumentationYes
ChargerUSB power adapter included in original retail package
EarPodsApple EarPods included in original retail package
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Released: September 20, 2013Last Updated: October 16, 2026Reviewed by MyGadgets Editorial Team
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