The iPhone 5s was released in 2013 and was the first iPhone to feature a fingerprint sensor, Touch ID. It also had a new A7 chip, which made it the first 64-bit smartphone. The iPhone 5s was a major upgrade over the previous model, the iPhone 5, and was a huge success with consumers.
Design
The iPhone 5s had the same design as the iPhone 5, with a metal body and a 4-inch display. It was available in three colors: gold, silver, and space gray. The iPhone 5s was a very well-built phone and felt very sturdy in the hand.
Display
The iPhone 5s had a 4-inch Retina display with a resolution of 640 x 1136 pixels. The display was sharp and clear, and the colors were vibrant. However, the display was relatively small compared to other smartphones that were being released at the time.
Performance
The iPhone 5s was powered by the A7 chip, which was the first 64-bit smartphone chip. This made the iPhone 5s very fast and responsive. It could handle even the most demanding apps and games with ease.
Camera
The iPhone 5s had an 8-megapixel rear camera with a dual-LED flash. The camera was very good for its time and could take sharp and detailed photos. However, it did struggle in low light conditions.
Battery life
The iPhone 5s had a battery life of up to 10 hours of talk time and up to 8 hours of web browsing on a single charge. This was average battery life for a smartphone at the time.
Overall
The iPhone 5s was a great smartphone when it was released. It had a fast processor, a good camera, and a premium design. However, it is now quite dated, and there are many better smartphones available on the market.
Pros:
- Fast processor
- Good camera
- Premium design
- Touch ID fingerprint sensor
Cons:
- Small display
- Average battery life
- No longer supported by Apple
Specifications
NETWORK:
- Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
- 2G Bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
- 3G Bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
- 4G Bands: Multiple bands depending on the model
- Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
LAUNCH:
- Announced: September 10, 2013
- Released: September 20, 2013
- Status: Discontinued
BODY:
- Dimensions: 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm
- Weight: 112 g
- Build: Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
- SIM: Nano-SIM
DISPLAY:
- Type: IPS LCD
- Size: 4.0 inches
- Resolution: 640 x 1136 pixels
- Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
PLATFORM:
- OS: iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 12.5.6
- Chipset: Apple A7 (28 nm)
- CPU: Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based)
- GPU: PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)
MEMORY:
- Card Slot: No
- Internal Storage: 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA:
- Single Camera: 8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3″, 1.5µm, AF
- Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
- Video: 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
SELFIE CAMERA:
- Single Camera: 1.2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard)
- Features: Face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
- Video: 720p@30fps
SOUND:
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
- Audio Quality: 16-bit/44.1kHz audio
COMMS:
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
- Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP
- Positioning: GPS, GLONASS
- NFC: No
- Radio: No
- USB: Lightning, USB 2.0
FEATURES:
- Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
BATTERY:
- Type: Li-Po 1560 mAh, non-removable (5.92 Wh)
- Stand-by: Up to 250 h (3G)
- Talk time: Up to 10 h (3G)
MISC:
- Colors: Space Gray, White/Silver, Gold
- Models: A1453, A1457, A1518, A1528, A1530, A1533, iPhone6,1, iPhone6,2
- SAR: 1.12 W/kg (head), 1.18 W/kg (body)
- SAR EU: 1.00 W/kg (head), 0.80 W/kg (body)
TESTS:
- Performance: Basemark X: 14341
- Display: Contrast ratio: 1219:1 (nominal) / 3.565:1 (sunlight)
- Audio Quality: Noise -93.6dB / Crosstalk -90.3dB
- Battery Life: Endurance rating 54h
