Apple iPhone 5s Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
4", 1136 x 640
Front Camera
1.2 Megapixel
Main Camera
8 Megapixel
Operating System
iOS 7
Storage
16 GB
Processor
Apple A7

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple iPhone 5s
Product Type Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number A1457
Form Factor Touch
Height 123.8 mm Worse than 60 % of phones rated.
Width 58.6 mm Worse than 67 % of phones rated.
Depth 7.6 mm Better than 93 % of phones rated.
Weight 112 g Better than 73 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Space grey | Gold | Silver
Body Material Aluminium, glass
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 0.98 W/kg
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Lightning
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM

The Apple iPhone 5s has a height of 123.8 mm, a width of 58.6 mm and a thickness of 7.6 mm. The weight of the phone is 112 g.

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DISPLAY Apple iPhone 5s
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology Retina Display with IPS technology
Screen Size (Display Size) 4" Worse than 65 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1136 x 640 pixels Better than 52 % of phones rated.
Pixel Density 326 ppi Worse than 66 % of phones rated.
Contrast Ratio 800:1
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating

The screen size reaches 4" inches. Phones with smaller displays are easier to use with one hand. The experience is less pleasant compared to phones with large displays. However, if you're buying a phone for basic use and don't want, for example, a good gaming experience or a large screen for watching movies, this size should be good enough for you. LCD displays are currently taking a back seat. This is mainly due to higher power consumption. In addition, they have the disadvantage of lower colour contrast, which can be reflected e.g. in the resulting photos. On the other hand, phones with LCD displays are in general cheaper than those with OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Apple iPhone 5s is 1136 x 640 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. Display´s pixel density is 326 ppi and represents another significant factor affecting image sharpness besides resolution. The higher the value, the sharper the image. Average value is currently about 350-400 ppi, which guarantees a fine and sufficiently sharp image. Finest modern phone displays reach 450 ppi and above.

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PROCESSOR Apple iPhone 5s
Processor Type (CPU) Apple A7
64-bit Architecture Yes Better than 82 % of phones rated.

Apple iPhone 5s is equipped with Apple A7.

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MEMORY Apple iPhone 5s
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB Worse than 53 % of phones rated.

The phone´s internal memory capacity is 16 GB. The size of the internal storage determines e.g., how many photos, songs, movies, or applications you can store on your phone. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Luckily, most smartphone manufacturers nowadays offer models with different memory sizes to suit every user.

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CAMERA Apple iPhone 5s
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 8 Megapixel Better than 52 % of phones rated.
Sensor Type BSI
Lens Aperture F/2.2 Worse than 73 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Digital Zoom 3x Worse than 83 % of phones rated.
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Burst mode
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Light Source Dual LED flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
Camera Features (Functions) Sapphire crystal lens cover, auto exposure
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 1.2 Megapixel Worse than 93 % of phones rated.

The rear camera of the Apple iPhone 5s has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of the main lens is 8 Megapixel. Higher resolution does not necessarily mean super high quality photos. Furthermore, it depends on the pixel size but also on other important factors. The aperture of main lens reaches F/2.2 value. The best phones have a lens with an aperture of up to F/1.5, where more light can pass through sensor and photos will be of a high quality even in low light conditions. However, lenses with apertures around F/1.8 to F/2.2 are the most common. The lower the number after the slash, the better the photo quality.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 3x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. Some users will also appreciate facial recognition feature, which allows camera to recognise the face of person in frame and automatically focus on it.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Apple iPhone 5s has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The resolution of front lens reaches 1.2 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is only one of several other significant factors that affect resulting quality of a photo.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple iPhone 5s
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) -
Standby Time 250 hours Worse than 72 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 600 minutes Better than 55 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk (WCDMA): up to 600 min
Standby: up to 250 hrs
Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 8 hrs
Active online usage (LTE): up to 10 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 10 hrs
Playback (video): up to 10 hrs
Playback (audio): up to 40 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion



Standby time is 250 hours and it expresses the maximum time your phone can last on a single charge when you are not actively using it. Talk time, or we can say battery life when making calls, then indicates amount of time your phone will last from a full charge if you are constantly on a call. Apple iPhone 5s is provided with a talk time about 600 minutes.

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CELLULAR Apple iPhone 5s
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System iOS 7
Intelligent Assistant Siri
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS

Apple iPhone 5s supports 4G. 5G connectivity, which is slowly replacing standard 4G connectivity, is still more the preserve of the latest phones. The operating system in this case is iOS 7.

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COMMUNICATIONS Apple iPhone 5s
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, DC-HSDPA
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Basic connectivity standards also include Bluetooth 4.0, making it easy to communicate wirelessly with other devices such as headphones, tablets, speakers and smartwatches.

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MEDIA Apple iPhone 5s
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, AIFF, PCM, Audible, MP3, Apple Lossless, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC
Supported Digital Video Standards AVI, MOV, M-JPEG, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V
FEATURES Apple iPhone 5s
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass
Security Devices Fingerprint reader
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features Multitasking, FaceTime, AirPlay wireless streaming, OpenGL 3.0 support, iCloud Photo Sharing, AirDrop function, Apple TV support (2nd, 3rd), video mirroring
OTHERS Apple iPhone 5s
Included Accessories USB cable, power adapter, Apple EarPods
Compliant Standards HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 5 - 95% (non-condensing)

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