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iPhone 5s vs. iPhone 5: what's changed?
The iPhone 5s has finally been unveiled. Following an intense buildup of pre-announcement hype and leaks, Apple describes its latest flagship iOS device as the "most forwarding-thinking iPhone yet." Wondering how the specs compare to the regular 'ol 5, though? We're glad you asked because we've laid it all out just past the break.
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iPhone 5s | iPhone 5 | |
|---|---|---|
Price | $199 16GB, $299 32GB, $399 64GB | $199 16GB, $299 32GB, $399 64GB |
Processor | Apple A7 (64-bit) | Apple A6 |
Memory | TBD | 1GB |
Display | 4-inch IPS 1,136 x 640 | 4-inch IPS 1,136 x 640 |
Pixel Density | 326 ppi | 326 ppi |
Storage | 16GB / 32GB / 64GB | 16GB / 32GB / 64GB |
Primary camera | 8 megapixel AF with True Tone dual-LED flash and f/2.2 aperture, 15-percent larger sensor with 1.5µm pixels, 10fps burst | 8 megapixel AF with single LED flash and f/2.4 aperture |
Secondary camera | 1.2MP photos, 720p video at 30fps, BSI | 1.2MP photos, 30fps video |
Video recording | 1080p at 30fps, 720p at 120fps (slow-mo), image stabilization | 1080p at 30fps |
Cellular | CDMA Model A1533: CDMA / LTE | GSM Model A1428: GSM / LTE |
WiFi | Dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n | Dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n |
Bluetooth | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Orientation | Accelerometer, digital compass, gyroscope, M7 motion co-processor | Accelerometer, digital compass, gyroscope |
Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
FaceTime | WiFi and Cellular | WiFi and Cellular |
Security | TouchID fingerprint sensor | |
SIM standard | nano-SIM | nano-SIM |
Battery life | Up to 10 hours talk time on 3G | Up to 8 hours talk time on 3G |
Weight | 112 grams / 3.95 oz | 112 grams / 3.9 oz |
Dimensions | 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6mm | 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6mm |
Colors | Space Gray, Silver, Gold | Black and Slate / White and Silver |
Details accurate as of launch. | ||
