IPhone 5
IPhone 5 in the version black / graphite
3- axis gyro, accelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor
0.901 W / kg
GSM, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, DC - HSDPA, HSPA , HSUPA, LTE1, CDMA2000 CDMA2000 is available only when in Europe not OFFERED CDMA model iPhone5, 2
802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz and 5GHz ), Bluetooth 4.0
The iPhone 5 is the sixth smartphone in the iPhone range of Apple. It was introduced on 12 September 2012 by Phil Schiller.
On the iPhone 5 is Apple's operating system iOS, version 6.0 is used, which is also used on the iPad and iPod touch. It is mainly served by finger contacts on the multi -touch screen.
The iPhone 5 in black or white, with 16, 32 or 64 GB was published on 21 September 2012 in Germany, and on 28 September 2012 in Liechtenstein, Austria and Switzerland. In the first 24 hours of pre-order phase, according to Apple, more than two million iPhone 5 pre-ordered and sold within the first weekend of five million units.
Predecessor, the iPhone 4s, successors are the featured models in September 2013 5c iPhone and iPhone 5s.
Design
The unit is slightly longer, thinner and 28 grams lighter than the previous model iPhone 4s. The back is made of anodized aluminum and glass. The frame of the black iPhone is now anthracite, while that of the white iPhone is still silver.
Technology
The " retina display " touch screen of the iPhone 5 has a resolution of 1136 × 640 pixels at a diagonal of 4 inches ( 16:9 ). This corresponds to a pixel density of 326 pixels per inch (ppi ). In addition, the surface of the screen of resistant Gorilla glass, which is manufactured with an alkali aluminum silicate.
The device has the Apple A6 SoC, which is to have up to twice as much (graphic ) power to A5 of its predecessor, according to Apple. It is the first iPhone that supports the wireless standard Long Term Evolution ( LTE). In Germany, therefore, theoretical transfer speeds up to 100 Mbit / s can be achieved, but only the frequency band is supported around 1800 MHz. This can currently only be used in the network of Deutsche Telekom, and even there only in parts of the Federal Republic (as of July 2013). This restriction on the LTE network of Telekom is distortive and would represent a limitation to competitors, according to the opinion of mobile operators Vodafone and O2. These argue that the network of Telekom as loud availability cards in the 1800 MHz band definite gaps. Since the iOS 6.1 update the LTE network of Swisscom can be used in Switzerland.
The so-called iSight camera ( back camera ) has a sensor with eight megapixels and takes full HD video at 30 frames per second. In addition, it allows you to shoot panoramic photos. The FaceTime camera ( front camera ) first to feature a 1.2 - megapixel resolution and is placed centrally over the phone. Video recordings are recorded by this camera in 720p resolution at 30 frames per second also. In addition, a rear illuminated sensor is available. The iPhone 5 is able to record video while shooting photos with a resolution of 2 megapixels.
The iPhone 5 has the dock connector Lightning with eight pins, the connector can be connected either way around and the wider dock connector replaces the previous models. Optional adapters are available for the old port or micro-USB. The Lightning cable from Apple contains a chip for the identification of connected devices. Apple also confirmed that the eight pins are completely digital and adaptive and can be reprogrammed at will. Included is a new headphone model.
Among other things, the software Siri has been extended and linked to the Yelp network, which can then suggest some restaurants near by iOS 6. In addition, Apple's own Maps application Apple Maps has been integrated.
The iPhone 5 does not support micro-SIM cards, but now Nano - SIM cards.
The lithium -ion battery (3.8 V, 5.45 Wh (1440 mAh) ) according to the manufacturer promises a talk time of up to 8 hours on 3G network and up to 225 hours of standby operation.
Telephony
For the first time the iPhone is equipped with three microphones that allow the device to filter out ambient noise. In addition, the device has HD voice calls in an improved quality can build, if it is registered in the UMTS network of Deutsche Telekom or Vodafone and partner also has an HD voice -enabled device. Apple said that so far 20 network providers worldwide support HD voice, including the German Telekom, which uses the AMR -WB codec.
Apple A6 chip
New dock connector Lightning
New headphone model EarPods
Criticism
On the black version in some cases significant signs of wear were observed at the edges ( " Scuff Gate" ), which is due to a processing error.
The new terminal for the data cable Lightning is also criticized. In order to continue to use devices with the old connection, it is necessary to purchase an adapter separately. In some accessories (such as music systems or charging stations ) is not sufficient space for the adapter and the iPhone, and iPhone can not be used with the items. Apple seems the Lightning interface to want to use the next ten years.
In Germany, the LTE interface of the iPhone 5 functions with a theoretical maximum data rate of 100 megabits per second ( Mbit / s ) when downloading exclusively in the network of Deutsche Telekom. According to the Bonn-based group the LTE network in the 1800 megahertz frequency range, the iPhone can handle 5 should be expanded nationwide in late 2012 some 100 cities. Due to the given frequency band limitation are network operators can offer 5 no LTE network in other Member States of the European Union, owners of the iPhone. The iPhone 5 uses the Qualcomm MDM9615 modem. The successor, the iPhone 5s, this is also used, but in support of the Federal Republic of Germany due to another transceiver also the LTE frequency bands other than the provider Deutsche Telekom.
Buyers complain that on photo and video shooting a purple halo around the subject is visible in strong light. Apple has announced that the problem was not solved. Experts say that the new sapphire crystal cover is responsible for the purple glow.
Stiftung Warentest praises in its online edition test.de the screen and the camera as well, but regrets the scratch sensitivity of improvement in-house navigation app and the regular battery, which by UMTS show only two and a half hours of running time surfing the Internet.