The iPhone 5S, stylized iPhone 5s, is a touchscreen-based smartphone developed by Apple Inc. It is part of the iPhone line, and was released on September 20, 2013. Apple held an event to formally introduce the phone (and its mid-range counterpart, the iPhone 5C) on September 10. Like the iPhone 4S, the 5S is a revised version of its predecessor, the iPhone 5, but also incorporates a 64-bit Apple A7 processor and a built-in fingerprint sensor called Touch ID on its updated home button.
The 5S is supplied with iOS 7, the seventh version of Apple's iOS mobile operating system, which is based on the concept of direct manipulation, using multi-touch gestures. Interface control elements consist of sliders, switches, and buttons. Interaction with the OS includes gestures such as swipe, tap, pinch, and reverse pinch, all of which have specific definitions in the context of the iOS operating system and its multi-touch interface. New features in iOS 7 include Control Center, AirDrop, iTunes Radio, and a new flat design directed by Jonathan Ive.
Reception towards the iPhone 5S was generally positive; some reviewers called it the best smartphone on the market. While Touch ID was praised as a major market changer, many commentators believed that iOS 7 was the most major update to the smartphone line. The 64-bit Apple A7 was also favored. Pundits claimed that it is a catalyst for various new applications from developers. The 5S, along with the 5C, sold nine million units on their weekend of release, breaking Apple's sales record for iPhones.
Before its official unveiling, media speculation primarily centered around reports that the next iPhone would include a fingerprint scanner; including Apple's July 2012 acquisition of AuthenTec, a developer of mobile security products, references to a fingerprint sensor on the home button in the beta release of iOS 7 and leaked packaging for an iPhone 5S showing that the traditional home button now had a metallic "ring" around it. Similar ring-based imagery was seen on the official invite to Apple's iPhone press event in September 2013, where the new device was unveiled. Shortly before its official unveiling, The Wall Street Journal also reported the rumor.
Apple announced the iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S during a media event at its Cupertinoheadquarters on September 10, 2013. While the iPhone 5C became available for preorder on September 13, 2013, the iPhone 5S first became available on September 20, 2013. While most of the promotion focused on Touch ID, the 64-bit Apple A7 was also a highlight during the event:
"This is the first-ever 64-bit processor in a phone of any kind. I don’t think the other guys are even talking about it yet. Why go through all this? The benefits are huge. The A7 is up to twice as fast as the previous-generation system at CPU tasks, and up to twice as fast at graphics tasks, too."
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The 5S is supplied with iOS 7, the seventh version of Apple's iOS mobile operating system, which is based on the concept of direct manipulation, using multi-touch gestures. Interface control elements consist of sliders, switches, and buttons. Interaction with the OS includes gestures such as swipe, tap, pinch, and reverse pinch, all of which have specific definitions in the context of the iOS operating system and its multi-touch interface. New features in iOS 7 include Control Center, AirDrop, iTunes Radio, and a new flat design directed by Jonathan Ive.
Reception towards the iPhone 5S was generally positive; some reviewers called it the best smartphone on the market. While Touch ID was praised as a major market changer, many commentators believed that iOS 7 was the most major update to the smartphone line. The 64-bit Apple A7 was also favored. Pundits claimed that it is a catalyst for various new applications from developers. The 5S, along with the 5C, sold nine million units on their weekend of release, breaking Apple's sales record for iPhones.
Before its official unveiling, media speculation primarily centered around reports that the next iPhone would include a fingerprint scanner; including Apple's July 2012 acquisition of AuthenTec, a developer of mobile security products, references to a fingerprint sensor on the home button in the beta release of iOS 7 and leaked packaging for an iPhone 5S showing that the traditional home button now had a metallic "ring" around it. Similar ring-based imagery was seen on the official invite to Apple's iPhone press event in September 2013, where the new device was unveiled. Shortly before its official unveiling, The Wall Street Journal also reported the rumor.
Apple announced the iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S during a media event at its Cupertinoheadquarters on September 10, 2013. While the iPhone 5C became available for preorder on September 13, 2013, the iPhone 5S first became available on September 20, 2013. While most of the promotion focused on Touch ID, the 64-bit Apple A7 was also a highlight during the event:
"This is the first-ever 64-bit processor in a phone of any kind. I don’t think the other guys are even talking about it yet. Why go through all this? The benefits are huge. The A7 is up to twice as fast as the previous-generation system at CPU tasks, and up to twice as fast at graphics tasks, too."
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| Manufacturer | Apple Inc. |
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| Slogan | "Forward thinking." |
| Series | iPhone |
| Compatible networks | GSM, CDMA, 3G, EVDO,HSPA+, LTE |
| First released | September 20, 2013 |
| Predecessor | iPhone 5 |
| Related | iPhone 5C |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Form factor | Bar |
| Dimensions | 123.8 mm (4.87 in) H 58.6 mm (2.31 in) W 7.6 mm (0.30 in) D |
| Weight | 112 g (3.95 oz) |
| Operating system | iOS 7.0 |
| System on chip | Apple A7 |
| Memory | 1 GB LPDDR3 RAM |
| Storage | 16, 32, or 64 GB |
| Battery | 5.96 Whr (~1570 mAh) |
| Data inputs | Multi-touch touchscreen display Triple microphone configuration Apple M7 motion co-processor 3-axis gyroscope 3-axis accelerometer Digital compass Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Touch ID fingerprint reader |
| Display | 4 in (100 mm) diagonal (16:9 aspect ratio), multi-touch display, LED backlit IPS TFT LCD, 640×1,136 pixels at 326 ppi, 800:1 contrast ratio (typical), 500 cd/m2 max. brightness (typical), Fingerprint-resistantoleophobic coating on front |
| Rear camera | 8 MP back-side illuminated sensor HD video (1080p) at 30 frame/s HD video (720p) at 120 frame/s IR filter Dual warm/cool LED flashes Aperture f/2.2 Facial recognition (stills only) Image stabilization Burst mode |
| Front camera | 1.2 MP, HD video (720p) |
| Connectivity |
All models:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 39, 40: 2100, 1900, 1800, 850, 2600, 900 MHz, 800 DD, TD 2600, 1900, 2300).Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n) (802.11n: 2.4 and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.0,GPS & GLONASS. • Model A1533 (GSM)/Model A1533 (CDMA): LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25: 2100, 1900, 1800, AWS, 850, 900, 700c, 700b, 800 MHz, 800 DD). • CDMA model (A1453): LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26: 2100, 1900, 1800, AWS, 850, 900, 700c, 700b, 800 MHz, 800 DD). • GSM model (A1457): LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20: 2100, 1900, 1800, 850, 2600, 900 MHz, 800 DD). • GSM model (A1530): |
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| Brand | Apple Inc. |
| Slogan | "For the colorful." |
| Series | iPhone |
| Compatible networks | GSM, CDMA, 3G, EVDO,HSPA+, LTE |
| First released | September 20, 2013 |
| Predecessor | iPhone 5 |
| Related | iPhone 5S |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Form factor | Bar |
| Operating system | iOS 7.0, released September 18, 2013 |
| System on chip | Apple A6 |
| Storage | 16 or 32 GB |
| Removable storage | No |
| Data inputs | Multi-touch touchscreen display Triple microphone configuration 3-axis gyroscope 3-axis accelerometer Digital compass Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor |
| Display | 4 in (100 mm) diagonal (16:9 aspect ratio), multi-touch display, LED backlit IPS TFT LCD, 640×1,136 pixels at 326 ppi, 800:1 contrast ratio (typical), 500 cd/m2 max. brightness (typical), Fingerprint-resistantoleophobic coating on front |
