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Apple iPhone 5S

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.5 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
72 %
4 stars
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Pros

  • blisteringly fast and very reliable
  • multitasking menu and the Control Centre are great
  • it quickly makes videos looks more polished and special

Cons

  • quite as slick to use
  • The Control Centre is still missing a quick access button to the
  • quality on the iPhone 5S is poor in low reception areas

Key specs

  • 8 Mpx
  • 4 in
  • 1136, 640 px
  • IPS TFT
  • 326 ppi
  • 1560 mAh
  • Dual-core
  • 1.2 Mpx

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Apple iPhone 5S - Variants

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iPhone 5S 32GB
Internal storage:
  • 32 GB
iPhone 5S 64GB
Internal storage:
  • 64 GB
iPhone 5S 16GB
Internal storage:
  • 16 GB

Apple iPhone 5S - Pros & Cons

Apple iPhone 5S

Pros

  • blisteringly fast and very reliable
  • multitasking menu and the Control Centre are great
  • it quickly makes videos looks more polished and special
  • excellent whites and vibrant colours
  • Image quality is excellent
  • too
  • quality is still impressive to behold
  • the sensor works brilliantly
  • It fits easily in one hand
  • It s certainly nicer than typing in a passcode every time
  • offers best balance of price and storage

Cons

  • quite as slick to use
  • The Control Centre is still missing a quick access button to the
  • quality on the iPhone 5S is poor in low reception areas
  • iPhone 5S is no longer a powerhouse handset
  • the iPhone 5S does look a little small
  • otherwise hard to fault Apple s basic design
  • New York City is always a hellish nightmare of LTE service
  • parts of iOS are still really lacking
  • The metal and glass combination does feel a little fragile
  • yellow focus square to hit the shutter
  • the little round flash is now a longer oval

Apple iPhone 5S - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
4 in
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Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1560 mAh
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Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
326 ppi
Best:
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Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.3 GHz
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CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Apple iPhone 5S - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemApple iOS 11
CPU clock speed1.3 GHz
CPU coresDual-core
CPU modelApple A7 APL0698
GPU modelPowerVR G6430
RAM memory1 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor size1/3"
Primary sensor resolution8.0 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)120.0 fps
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1280 x 720 px
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Panoramayes
Slow-Moyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage
  • 16 GB
  • 32 GB
  • 64 GB
Memory card readerno
Types of memory card supportedNo memory slot
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Dimensions
Height4.87 in
Width2.31 in
Depth0.3 in
Weight3.95 oz
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Other features
IRyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemS-GPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 700 MHz
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes
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Display
Screen size4.0 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution1136 x 640 px
TechnologyIPS TFT
Pixel density326.0 ppi
Dual screen supportyes
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution1.2 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Beige
  • Black
  • Gold
  • Grey
  • Silver
  • White
Material
  • Aluminum
  • Glass
  • Magnesium
  • Plastic
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Fingerprintyes
Gyroscopeyes
Pedometeryes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeNano-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • SBC
NFCno
Charging connectionLightning
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Video outputManufacturer specific
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Battery
Replaceable batteryno
Battery typeLithium Polymer
Battery capacity1560.0 mAh
Standby time250.0 h
Talk time10.0 h
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging no

Apple iPhone 5S - Q&A (11)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is so special about the Apple iPhone 5S?
    todd_gutkowski
    over 1 year ago
    The Apple iPhone 5S gave you an improved camera, and a faster processor.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How long does an Apple iPhone 5S last?
    hong
    over 1 year ago
    You can expect somewhere between five and seven years of dependable service from your Apple iPhone 5S.
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  • 0
    Votes
    frederick
    about 2 years ago
    Does Apple still support The Apple iPhone 5S?
    arlie.labadie
    almost 2 years ago
    No, Apple ended software support for the Apple iPhone 5S. You won't get to enjoy the latest features or security updates.
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  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does the Apple iPhone 5S still work in 2022?
    rachell_cronin
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, you can use Apple iPhone 5S in 2022. But Apple ended software support for the Apple iPhone 5S. So, you won't get to enjoy the latest features or security updates on your device.
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  • 0
    Votes
    jacquelyne_gusikowski
    about 2 years ago
    How much is Apple iPhone 5S in 2022?
    oswaldo
    almost 2 years ago
    Apple iPhone 5S is Apple’s most innovative smartphone. Starting at $71, this phone offers you more for your money than other smartphones on the market today.
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  • 0
    Votes
    micah_breitenberg
    about 2 years ago
    Dose the Apple iPhone 5S have NFC?
    basil
    almost 2 years ago
    Apple likely didn't include NFC in the Apple iPhone 5S.
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  • 0
    Votes
    hassan.witting
    about 2 years ago
    Can I use Apple Pay with an Apple iPhone 5S?
    delfina.leffler
    almost 2 years ago
    Apple Pay works with the Apple iPhone 5S but only if you have an Apple Watch paired with the phone.
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  • 0
    Votes
    cristobal
    about 2 years ago
    Can I pair Apple Watch with the Apple iPhone 5S?
    avery_kris
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes, Apple Watch is compatible with the Apple iPhone 5S and later.
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  • 0
    Votes
    millie
    about 2 years ago
    Is the Apple iPhone 5S a 4G phone?
    kandice.mann
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes, you can use a 4G network with your Apple iPhone 5S.
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  • 0
    Votes
    laverne
    about 2 years ago
    Does The Apple iPhone 5 support 4G VoLTE?
    dylan
    almost 2 years ago
    No, the iPhone 5S does not support VoLTE natively.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    esteban_botsford
    about 2 years ago
    When did the Apple iPhone 5S come out?
    arlean_braun
    almost 2 years ago
    The Apple iPhone 5S were released on September 20, 2013.
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Apple iPhone 5S Apple - Editorial Reviews (20)

4.5
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Apple iPhone 5S iPhone 5S
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 25.09.2013
iPhone 5S
4.5

More than three years after it first launched is the iPhone 5S worth buying second-hand or should you stump up for the SE or 7?

Apple iPhone 5S iPhone 5S review: Apple's former flagship makes the iOS 12 cut
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Expert Reviews
Published: 19.06.2014
iPhone 5S review: Apple's former flagship makes the iOS 12 cut
5.0

A respectively fast processor, excellent build quality and a great operating system, but has since been replaced by newer models

Apple iPhone 5S iPhone 5S review
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TechRadar
Published: 07.08.2018
iPhone 5S review
4.5

Apple's first iPhone with Touch ID is now a solid budget buy

Apple iPhone 5S The iPhone 5s Review
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anandtech.com
Published: 18.09.2013
The iPhone 5s Review
Apple iPhone 5S Apple iPhone 5s (Verizon Wireless) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 21.09.2013
Apple iPhone 5s (Verizon Wireless) Review
4.5

The iPhone 5s may be small, but it's packed with more power than any other smartphone on the market today. It's the best bet for anyone who wants a future-proof, forward-looking phone that runs an unbeatable array of apps.

Apple iPhone 5S Review: How does Apple's new iPhone 5s perform as a camera?
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DPReview
Published: 03.10.2013
Review: How does Apple's new iPhone 5s perform as a camera?
4.1

We measure the imaging capabilities of Apple's latest.

Apple iPhone 5S iPhone 5s review
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Macworld
Published: 15.04.2014
iPhone 5s review
5.0

The iPhone 5s is top dog in Apple's iPhone series of iOS-powered smartphones. Is the iPhone 5s still the top dog when compared to other new smartphones? Find out in our updated iPhone 5s review.

Apple iPhone 5S Same look, small screen, big potential
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CNET
Published: 21.03.2016
Same look, small screen, big potential

Apple's newest flagship smartphone is its most advanced iPhone yet, but many of its most promising features are buried under the hood.

Apple iPhone 5S Review Apple iPhone 5S Smartphone
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Notebookcheck
Published: 24.10.2013
Review Apple iPhone 5S Smartphone
4.5

In-depth review of the Apple iPhone 5s (Apple A7, Imagination PowerVR G6430, 4.0 inches, 0.1 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks and evaluations

Apple iPhone 5S iPhone 5s review: Apple's Best iPhone Yet, But Developers Hold Key to Future
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TechnoBuffalo
Published: 01.10.2013
iPhone 5s review: Apple's Best iPhone Yet, But Developers Hold Key to Future
4.0

Apple's next flagship iPhone is finally here. The company took the stage in September and announced the iPhone 5s alongside the iPhone 5c, the first time ever that it revealed two devices at the same time, and in this review we're going to focus on the more powerful iPhone 5s. It's available on a gamut of carriers starting at $199 and, while the body looks nearly identical to the...

Apple iPhone 5S iPhone 5s review | IT PRO
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IT PRO
Published: 09.10.2013
iPhone 5s review | IT PRO

Apple adds a fingerprint scanner and 64-bit processor to its flagship device, but is it still the top dog?

Apple iPhone 5S iPhone 5S review
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The Verge
Published: 20.09.2013
iPhone 5S review
4.4

Is Apple’s best iPhone ever really a better phone?

Apple iPhone 5S Apple iPhone 5S Review: An incremental update but still worth buying
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Published: 12.12.2013
Apple iPhone 5S Review: An incremental update but still worth buying
4.5

Read the in depth Review of Apple iPhone 5S Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Apple iPhone 5S configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

Apple iPhone 5S Apple iPhone 5s Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 24.03.2014
Apple iPhone 5s Review

When it comes to the iPhone, every review since the 3G has exclaimed one thing: this is the best iPhone yet. The best iPhone deserves the best protection, so read our Tech 21 impact shield for iPhone 5 review. And it should go without saying that enough changes and improvements have been made so that the newest models is, in fact, the best. If that didn’t happen, it would point to much more severe problems for Apple. And yet, there’s […]

Apple iPhone 5S Home review
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whathifi
Published: 20.09.2013
Home review
5.0

Product of the Year, 2013. A fresh new OS, techy tricks and the best smartphone sound quality means the iPhone isn’t done impressing us just yet

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