The Apple iPhone 5 was announced on September 12, 2012, and released on September 21, 2012. Here are the full specifications for the device:
Network Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Launch Announced: September 12, 2012
Status: Discontinued
Body Dimensions: 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in)
Weight: 112 g (3.95 oz)
Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM: Nano-SIM
Display Type: IPS LCD, 16:9 ratio, 326 ppi density
Size: 4.0 inches, 44.1 cm2 (~60.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
Platform OS: iOS 6, upgradable to iOS 10.3.4
Chipset: Apple A6 (32 nm)
CPU: Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based)
GPU: PowerVR SGX 543MP3 (triple-core graphics)
Memory Card slot: No
Internal: 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
Main Camera Single: 8 MP, f/2.4, 33mm (standard), 1/3.2″, 1.4µm, AF
Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video: 1080p@30fps
Selfie camera Single: 1.2 MP, f/2.4, 35mm (standard)
Features: Face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
Video: 720p@30fps
Sound: Loudspeaker, 3.5mm jack
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, LE
GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
Radio: No
USB: Lightning, USB 2.0
Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Siri natural language commands and dictation
Battery Type: Li-Po 1440 mAh, non-removable (5.45 Wh)
Stand-by: Up to 225 h (2G) / Up to 225 h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 8 h (2G) / Up to 8 h (3G)
Music play: Up to 40 h
Colors: Black/Slate, White/Silver
Models: A1428, A1429, A1442
Price at launch: About 680 EUR
Overall, the Apple iPhone 5 was a significant improvement over its predecessor, the iPhone 4S, with a larger screen and faster processor. It was also the first iPhone to support LTE networks. The device was discontinued in September 2013, following the release of the iPhone 5s and 5c.