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iPhone 5 vs iPhone 5s

2 source-backed differences · 8 fields the same. Official sources below.

Both records verified · latest Aug 19, 2026

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Direct answer

iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s are broadly comparable across the verified field set.

Key differences

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22 registry fields

FieldiPhone 5iPhone 5sWhy it matters
ChipMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknownA7Newer silicon generally extends performance headroom.
FieldiPhone 5iPhone 5sWhy it matters
U.S. SIMMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknownNano-SIMSIM format determines carrier setup and travel flexibility.

What’s the same

Video playback10 hours
Display size4 in
Main camera8 MP
Weight112 g
Front camera1.2 MP
Storage options16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0
Audio playback hours40

Which should you buy?

iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s are broadly comparable across the verified field set.

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CHOOSE IPHONE 5S
  • Choose iPhone 5s for the ecosystem or a specific feature you already rely on.

Category-by-category

PERFORMANCE · Comparable

Comparable across performance.

REGIONAL · Comparable

Comparable across regional.

FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE

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