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Device Specs: iPhone 6 Series vs. iPhone 5 Series [5]

Pre-defined (not editable) comparison sheet
Apple iPhone 5 A1428 64GB (Apple iPhone 5,1)
Apple iPhone 5c A1532 32GB (Apple iPhone 5,3)
Apple iPhone 5s A1457 64GB (Apple iPhone 6,2)
Apple iPhone 6 LTE-A A1549 128GB (Apple iPhone 7,2)
Apple iPhone 6 Plus LTE-A A1522 128GB (Apple iPhone 7,1)
Apple iPhone 5 A1428 64GB  (Apple iPhone 5,1)
Apple iPhone 5c A1532 32GB  (Apple iPhone 5,3)
Apple iPhone 5s A1457 64GB  (Apple iPhone 6,2)
Apple iPhone 6 LTE-A A1549 128GB  (Apple iPhone 7,2)
Apple iPhone 6 Plus LTE-A A1522 128GB  (Apple iPhone 7,1)

IntroductionIntroduction
ReleasedFirst official market release date in (year, month) 2012 Sep 21 2013 Sep 21 2013 Oct 26 2014 Sep 19 2014 Sep 19
Hardware DesignerThe company which designed this device Apple Apple Apple Apple Apple
ManufacturerThe company which produces this device Foxconn Pegatron Foxconn Foxconn Foxconn
OEM IDThe OEM ID is internal code and refers to a specific variant of the model series n41ap n48ap n53ap n61ap n56ap
General ExtrasHardware extras like stylus, kickstand, rotatatble screen, rotatable keyboard, haptic feedback, etc. Haptic touch feedback Haptic touch feedback Haptic touch feedback Haptic touch feedback Haptic touch feedback
Device CategorySmartphone, tablet, smart watch, PDA, palmtop, etc. Smartphone Smartphone Smartphone Smartphone Smartphone

Physical AttributesPhysical Attributes
WidthWidth is horizontally measured between the left and right edges of device according to the default display orientation 58.6 mm 59.18 mm 58.57 mm 67 mm 77.8 mm
HeightHeight is vertically measured between the bottom and top edges of device according to the default display orientation 123.8 mm 124.4 mm 123.83 mm 138.1 mm 158.1 mm
DepthDepth refers to the thickness of the device. Depth is usually the smallest dimension of the device 7.6 mm 8.97 mm 7.6 mm 6.9 mm 7.1 mm
Dimensions 2.31x4.87x0.30 inches 2.33x4.90x0.35 inches 2.31x4.88x0.30 inches 2.64x5.44x0.27 inches 3.06x6.22x0.28 inches
MassThe mass of the device including standard battery and stylus (if any and it can be inserted into the device) measured in grams 112 g 132 g 112 g 129 g 172 g
3.95 ounces 4.66 ounces 3.95 ounces 4.55 ounces 6.07 ounces

Software EnvironmentSoftware Environment
PlatformThe family of the operating system like Android, iOS, Windows Phone/Mobile, Palm OS, etc. iOS / iPadOS iOS / iPadOS iOS / iPadOS iOS / iPadOS iOS / iPadOS
Operating SystemPre-installed (usually embedded) operating system which the device was released with. Apple iOS 6 Apple iOS 7 Apple iOS 7 Apple iOS 8 Apple iOS 8
Software ExtrasNavigation software, voice recognition, face recognition, personal assistant app, etc. Voice Command, Navigation software Voice Command, Navigation software Voice Command, Navigation software Voice Command Voice Command

Application processor, ChipsetApplication processor, Chipset
CPU ClockFrequency of the square signal which schedules the internal operation of microprocessor (synchronous sequential logic). The current consumed by the processor is approximately proportional to clock rate. 1300 MHz 1300 MHz 1300 MHz 1380 MHz 1380 MHz
CPUManufacturer part number and most important characteristics of the IC which includes the main application processor or processors Apple A6 APL0598 (S5L8950X) Apple A6 APL0598 (S5L8950X) Apple A7 APL0698 (S5L8960X) Apple A8 APL1011 (T7000) Apple A8 APL1011 (T7000)

Operative MemoryOperative Memory
RAM TypeType of volatile memory IC which specifies RAM architecture, timing characteristics, refresh mode, voltage levels and physical design of the IC. Two major types of random-access memory is static RAM (SRAM) periodically refreshed dynamic RAM (DRAM). LPDDR2 SDRAM LPDDR2 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
533 MHz 667 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz
RAM Capacity (converted)RAM capacity in binary bytes (KiB: 1024 bytes, MiB: 1024 KiB, GiB: 1024 MiB) 1 GiB RAM 1 GiB RAM 1 GiB RAM 1 GiB RAM 1 GiB RAM
988 MiB user accessible RAM



Non-volatile MemoryNon-volatile Memory
Non-volatile Memory InterfaceInterface (e.g. UFS 2.0, eMMC 5.1, moviNAND) which determines physical layer (width, clock rate, lanes, protocol) of data transfer between the application processor and the NV memory Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Non-volatile Memory Capacity (converted)The value of ROM capacity converted to the most appropriate units (KiB: 1024 bytes, KB: 1000 bytes, MiB: 1024 KiB, MB: 1000 KB, GiB: 1024 MiB, GB: 1000 MB) 64 GB ROM 32 GB ROM 64 GB ROM 128 GB ROM 128 GB ROM

DisplayDisplayAll parameters that related to display
Display DiagonalThe distance measured between the furthest corners of the display. In case of display with rounded edges this refers to the diagonal of the smallest bounding rectangle. 101 mm 101 mm 101 mm 119 mm 140 mm
4 inch 4 inch 4 inch 4.7 inch 5.5 inch
ResolutionHorizontal and vertical resolution of the primary display. In case of display with rounded edges this refers to the smallest bounding rectangle. 640x1136 640x1136 640x1136 750x1334 1080x1920
Horizontal Full Bezel WidthDefined as the sum of width of left and right vertical display bezels. If the display panel is located in the middle width of left and right bezels are the same and their width is the half of the full bezel width. 9.02 mm 9.6 mm 8.99 mm 8.68 mm 9.16 mm
Display Area UtilizationRegular display area per regular front panel area ratio. This approximated indicator does not count with possible rounded corners (neither on front panel nor on display) or display notches, holes. 60.1% 59.3% 60.1% 65.4% 68.1%
Pixel DensityIndicates the number of pixels per inch 328 PPI 328 PPI 328 PPI 327 PPI 400 PPI
Display TypeDisplay technology, e.g. Color/ monochrome e-ink, STN, PM-OLED, AM-OLED, TN-TFT, IPS TFT, ASV TFT, MVA TFT, PVA TFT, PLS TFT Color IPS TFT LCD display Color IPS TFT LCD display Color IPS TFT LCD display Color IPS TFT LCD display Color IPS TFT LCD display
Display Subtype Retina Display Retina Display Retina Display Retina Display Retina Display
Number of Display ScalesMaximal number of displayable colors or scales 16.8M 16.8M 16.8M 16.8M 16.8M
Scratch Resistant ScreenUsual types: Gorilla Glass generations, DragonTrail/X, Sapphire Glass Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphical SubsystemGraphical Subsystem
Graphical ControllerManufacturer and part number of the graphics controller IC or commercial name of the intellectual property (IP) if the graphics controller is the part of a chipset PowerVR SGX543MP3 PowerVR SGX543MP3 PowerVR G6430MP4 PowerVR GX6450MP4 PowerVR GX6450MP4
GPU Clock 266 MHz 266 MHz

Audio/Video InterfacesAudio/Video Interfaces
A/V OutAudio/Video outputs form a heterogeneous group of interfaces that allow the user to connect the device to various external analog/digital multimedia devices (monitors, projectors, HD TVs) and play multimedia content. For example: MHL, DisplayPort, HDMI, e Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Proprietary Proprietary Proprietary Proprietary Proprietary

Audio SubsystemAudio Subsystem
Audio Controller Cirrus Logic 338S1077 Cirrus Logic 338S1201 Cirrus Logic 338S1201 Cirrus Logic 338S1201
Microphone(s)Analog or digital sound receiver. Main applications: voice calls, active noise cancellation, voice command, voice/video recording, voice identification 3 3 3 stereo stereo
Loudspeaker(s) mono mono mono mono mono
Audio Output 3.5mm 3.5mm 3.5mm 3.5mm 3.5mm

Cellular PhoneCellular Phone
Supported Cellular BandsList of supported cellular networks with band names. For example GSM900 refers to the GSM system with the 890-915 MHz uplink and 935-960 downlink bands. GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS2100 (B1), UMTS1900 (B2), UMTS1700/2100 (B4), UMTS850 (B5), UMTS900 (B8), LTE1900 (B2), LTE1700/2100 (B4), LTE850 (B5), LTE700 (B17) bands GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS2100 (B1), UMTS1900 (B2), UMTS1700/2100 (B4), UMTS850 (B5), UMTS900 (B8), LTE2100 (B1), LTE1900 (B2), LTE1800 (B3), LTE1700/2100 (B4), LTE850 (B5), LTE900 (B8), LTE700 (B13), LTE700 (B17), LTE800 (B19), LTE1900 (B25) bands GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS2100 (B1), UMTS1900 (B2), UMTS850 (B5), UMTS900 (B8), LTE2100 (B1), LTE1900 (B2), LTE1800 (B3), LTE850 (B5), LTE2600 (B7), LTE900 (B8), LTE800 (B20) bands GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS2100 (B1), UMTS1900 (B2), UMTS1700/2100 (B4), UMTS850 (B5), UMTS900 (B8), LTE2100 (B1), LTE1900 (B2), LTE1800 (B3), LTE1700/2100 (B4), LTE850 (B5), LTE2600 (B7), LTE900 (B8), LTE700 (B13), LTE700 (B17), LTE800 (B18), LTE800 (B19), LTE800 (B20), LTE1900 (B25), LTE850 (B26), LTE700 (B28), LTE700 (B29) bands GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS2100 (B1), UMTS1900 (B2), UMTS1700/2100 (B4), UMTS850 (B5), UMTS900 (B8), LTE2100 (B1), LTE1900 (B2), LTE1800 (B3), LTE1700/2100 (B4), LTE850 (B5), LTE2600 (B7), LTE900 (B8), LTE700 (B13), LTE700 (B17), LTE800 (B18), LTE800 (B19), LTE800 (B20), LTE1900 (B25), LTE850 (B26), LTE700 (B28), LTE700 (B29) bands
Supported Cellular Data LinksList of supported cellular data links and rates. GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSUPA, HSUPA 5.8, HSDPA, HSPA+ 21.1, HSPA+ 42.2, LTE, LTE 100/50 data links GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSUPA, HSUPA 5.8, HSDPA, HSPA+ 21.1, HSPA+ 42.2, LTE, LTE 100/50 data links GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSUPA, HSUPA 5.8, HSDPA, HSPA+ 21.1, HSPA+ 42.2, LTE, LTE 100/50 data links GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSUPA, HSUPA 5.8, HSDPA, HSPA+ 21.1, HSPA+ 42.2, LTE, LTE 150/50 data links GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSUPA, HSUPA 5.8, HSDPA, HSPA+ 21.1, HSPA+ 42.2, LTE, LTE 150/50 data links
SIM Card SlotSupported Subscriber Identification Card (SIM) Format like mini-SIM, micro-SIM, nano-SIM, embedded SIM, etc. Nano-SIM (4FF) Nano-SIM (4FF) Nano-SIM (4FF) Nano-SIM (4FF) Nano-SIM (4FF)
Complementary Phone ServicesPossible extras: voice transmission, voice speaker, vibration, speakerphone, active noise cancellation, PTT, HD Voice, VoLTE, etc. Voice transmission, Voice speaker, Vibrate, Speakerphone, ANC, HD Voice Voice transmission, Voice speaker, Vibrate, Speakerphone, ANC Voice transmission, Voice speaker, Vibrate, Speakerphone, ANC, HD Voice Voice transmission, Voice speaker, Vibrate, Speakerphone, ANC, HD Voice, VoLTE Voice transmission, Voice speaker, Vibrate, Speakerphone, ANC, HD Voice, VoLTE
SAR (head)Measured SAR value at head configuration 1.250 W/kg 1.190 W/kg 1.180 W/kg 1.080 W/kg 1.140 W/kg
SAR (body)Measured SAR value at body configuration 1.180 W/kg 1.190 W/kg 1.120 W/kg 1.140 W/kg 1.160 W/kg
2nd highest SAR (head)Additional head SAR value 0.900 W/kg 0.990 W/kg 0.980 W/kg 0.930 W/kg 0.910 W/kg
2nd highest SAR (body)Additional body SAR value 0.950 W/kg 0.950 W/kg 0.970 W/kg 0.970 W/kg 0.990 W/kg

Secondary Cellular PhoneSecondary Cellular Phone

Control PeripheralsControl Peripherals
Touchscreen TypeDetermines how the touchscreen module senses the touch of the screen Capacitive multi-touch screen Capacitive multi-touch screen Capacitive multi-touch screen Capacitive multi-touch screen Capacitive multi-touch screen

Communication InterfacesCommunication Interfaces
USBFirst or the only USB port. USB is a common high-speed serial bus standard that allows data and power transfer between the mobile device and another computer. Version of USB identifies USB standard. USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0
USB HS (480 Mbps) USB HS (480 Mbps) USB HS (480 Mbps) USB HS (480 Mbps) USB HS (480 Mbps)
USB Services USB charging USB charging USB charging USB charging USB charging
USB Connector Proprietary Proprietary Proprietary Proprietary Proprietary
BluetoothIEEE 802.15 is a short-range radio technology standard that allows transfer of data, and the use of accessories such as wireless audio devices and printers. This field specifies the supported BT version. Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0 Yes Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless LANWireless LAN / WLAN / Wi-Fi: 802.11 defines a medium-range wireless data link that allows for internet access and data transfer. This field enumerates the supported protocols (e.g. 802.11a/b/g/n). 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac
Wireless Services No No No UMA UMA
NFCNear Field Communication is short-range wireless radio data exchange technology based on radio-frequency identification (RFID). This field enumerates the supported NFC technologies. No No No Yes Yes

Multimedia BroadcastMultimedia Broadcast

Satellite NavigationSatellite Navigation
Complementary Satellite ServicesPossible extras: S-GPS, A-GPS, Geotagging, TMC, QuickGPS, QZSS, etc. Simultaneous GPS, A-GPS, Geotagging, QuickGPS Simultaneous GPS, A-GPS, Geotagging, QuickGPS Simultaneous GPS, A-GPS, Geotagging, QuickGPS Simultaneous GPS, A-GPS, Geotagging, QuickGPS Simultaneous GPS, A-GPS, Geotagging, QuickGPS
Supported GLONASS protocol(s)GLONASS is a global satellite  navigation system operated by Russia. L1OF L1OF L1OF L1OF L1OF

Primary Camera SystemPrimary Camera SystemPrimary camera usually has better imaging capabilities than secondary camera if any
Camera PlacementRefers to the placement of the primary camera on the device. Front, rear or rotatable. Generally rear. Rear Rear Rear Rear Rear
Camera Image SensorRefers to the semiconductor technology of image sensor (FSI CMOS, BSI CMOS, etc.) BSI CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS
Number of effective pixelsA measurement of the maximum pixel number at which the camera can take a picture, often referred to as Megapixels (when horizontal and vertical measurements are multiplied) 8.0 MP camera 8.0 MP camera 8.0 MP camera 8.0 MP camera 8.0 MP camera
Aperture (W)Wide-angle aperture of lens or aperture of lens in case of camera without optical zoom f/2.40 f/2.20 f/2.20 f/2.20
ZoomA feature that changes the focal length of the lens of a camera. Optical zoom requires the lens to move in and out, providing high-quality close ups from a distance 1.0 x optical zoom 1.0 x optical zoom 1.0 x optical zoom 1.0 x optical zoom
3.0 x digital zoom 3.0 x digital zoom 3.0 x digital zoom 3.0 x digital zoom
FocusCD AF, PD AF, Laser AF, etc. No / Not supported means there is no adjustable optical system or no camera built-in at all CD AF CD AF CD AF PD AF PD AF
Min. Equiv. Focal LengthMinimum focal length (35 mm equivalent) of lens or fixed focal length (35 mm equivalent) in case of lens without optical zoom. 30 mm
Video RecordingA measurement of the maximum horizontal and vertical pixel numbers at which the primary camera can capture video 1920x1080 pixel 1920x1080 pixel 1920x1080 pixel 1920x1080 pixel 1920x1080 pixel
30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 60 fps 60 fps
FlashA flash is used to brighten dark areas when taking photographs; is also used as a flashlight. This field contains the exact type of the flash. single LED single LED dual LED single LED single LED
Camera Extra FunctionsPopular extra features of the primary camera: EIS, EIS for video, OIS, OIS for video, Face detection, 3D photo, HDR photo, HDR video, Macro mode, Panorama Photo, Red-eye reduction, Refocus, Smile detection, Slow motion video, Burst mode, Face Retouch EIS, EIS (video), Macro mode, Panorama Photo EIS (video), HDR photo, HDR video, Macro mode, Panorama Photo EIS, EIS (video), HDR photo, HDR video, Slow motion video, Macro mode, Panorama Photo EIS, EIS (video), HDR photo, HDR video, Slow motion video, Macro mode, Panorama Photo EIS, EIS (video), OIS, HDR photo, HDR video, Slow motion video, Macro mode, Panorama Photo

Secondary Camera SystemSecondary Camera SystemWidely used for video telephony or taking selfies
Secondary Camera PlacementRefers to the placement of the secondary camera on the device. Front or rear. Generally front camera for selfies or video call. Front Front Front Front Front
Secondary Camera SensorRefers to the semiconductor technology of sec camera image sensor (FSI CMOS, BSI CMOS, etc.) CMOS CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS
Secondary Camera Number of pixelsA measurement of the maximum pixel number at which the sec. camera can take a picture, often referred to as Megapixels (when horizontal and vertical measurements are multiplied) 1.2 MP sec. cam 1.2 MP sec. cam 1.2 MP sec. cam 1.2 MP sec. cam 1.2 MP sec. cam
Secondary Video RecordingA measurement of the maximum horizontal and vertical pixel numbers at which the secondary camera can capture video 1280x720 pixel 1280x720 pixel 1280x720 pixel 1280x720 pixel 1280x720 pixel
30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps 30 fps

Built-in SensorsBuilt-in Sensors
Built-in compassBuilt-in electroinc compass types: 1D, 2D, 3D Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Built-in accelerometerAn internal component that senses acceleration components of the device.  Used for automatic screen rotation and for games and applications that rely on acceleration measurement  on X, Y, and Z axis. Possible types: 1D, 2D, 3D 3D accelerometer 3D accelerometer 3D accelerometer 3D accelerometer 3D accelerometer
Built-in gyroscopeAn internal component that senses the orientation of the device.  Used for automatic screen rotation and for games and applications that rely on the devices position in the X, Y, and Z axis. Possible types: 1D, 2D, 3D 3D gyro 3D gyro 3D gyro 3D gyro 3D gyro
Additional sensorsBuilt-in ambient (barometer, temperature, altimeter, light, etc.), biometric (fingerprint, HR, step, etc.) and comfort (hall sensor, gesture sensor, proximity, etc.) sensors L sensor, P sensor L sensor, P sensor FP sensor, L sensor, P sensor Barometer, FP sensor, L sensor, P sensor Barometer, FP sensor, L sensor, P sensor

Ingress ProtectionIngress Protection
Protection from solid materialsIngress Protection Standards. IP First digit: Protection from solid objects or materials Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Protection from liquidsIngress Protection Standards. IP Second digit: Protection from liquids Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Power SupplyPower Supply
BatteryBattery technology Li-ion polymer (LiPo) Li-ion polymer (LiPo) Li-ion polymer (LiPo) Li-ion Li-ion
built-in built-in built-in built-in built-in
1-cell 1-cell 1-cell 1-cell 1-cell
Nominal Battery VoltageIf there are more than 1 cells in the battery in series connection the nominal resulting battery voltage is the sum of voltage of cells 3.80 Volts 3.80 Volts 3.80 Volts 3.82 Volts 3.82 Volts
Nominal Battery CapacityIf there are more than 1 cells in the battery in parellel connection the nominal resulting battery capacity is the sum of capacity of cells 1440 mAh battery 1510 mAh battery 1560 mAh battery 1810 mAh battery 2915 mAh battery
Nominal Battery EnergyThe product of battery capacity and nominal voltage determines the maximal nominal stored energy in the battery 5.47 Wh 5.74 Wh 5.93 Wh 6.91 Wh 11.14 Wh

Geographical AttributesGeographical Attributes
Market CountriesCountries where the device was officially sold. Overlap is possible. Canada, Mexico, USA No No Canada, USA No
Market RegionsRegions where the device was officially sold.  Overlap is possible. North America, South America No No North America North America
Mobile OperatorList of mobile operators (carriers) or distributors which sold the device in their own network AT&T Mexico Mobility, AT&T Mobility, Bell Mobility, Claro Americas, Fido Solutions, Rogers Wireless, Saskatchewan Telecommunications Holding , T-Mobile USA, Tbaytel CA, TELCEL, Telus Mobility, Virgin Mobile Canada, Wind Mobile Canada / Freedom Mobile AT&T Mobility, Bell Mobility, Rogers Wireless, T-Mobile USA, Telus Mobility

Datasheet AttributesDatasheet Attributes
Data IntegrityData integrity level determines the integrity of the published information. Final datasheets are not intended to be modified in the future, preliminary ones can be based on unofficial information or speculations, incomplete ones are also preliminary b Final Final Final Final Final
AddedThe exact time of the datasheet addition 2012-09-12 21:37 2013-08-19 21:36 2013-09-10 22:00 2014-09-10 11:05 2014-09-09 23:16

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