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iPhone 5 vs iPhone 5s

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

✓Both records verified · latest Aug 19, 2026

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

Top Differences

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✓22 registry fields

ChipUnknown → A7
U.S. SIMUnknown → Nano-SIM
ContentsiPhone 5, Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation → Unknown
ApertureUnknown → ƒ/2.4 aperture
TypeFaceTime HD camera with 1.2MP photos and HD video (720p) up to 30 frames per second → 1.2MP photos (1280 by 960)

What Changed

Deterministic differences from the verified structured records.

ChipDifferent, with no automatic winner

Unknown compared with A7

U.S. SIMDifferent, with no automatic winner

Unknown compared with Nano-SIM

ContentsDifferent, with no automatic winner

iPhone 5, Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation compared with Unknown

ApertureDifferent, with no automatic winner

Unknown compared with ƒ/2.4 aperture

TypeDifferent, with no automatic winner

FaceTime HD camera with 1.2MP photos and HD video (720p) up to 30 frames per second compared with 1.2MP photos (1280 by 960)

Full Comparison

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✓22 registry fields

FieldiPhone 5iPhone 5sWhy it matters
ApertureMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknownƒ/2.4 apertureNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
TypeMarginal difference2 official sourcesFaceTime HD camera with 1.2MP photos and HD video (720p) up to 30 frames per second1.2MP photos (1280 by 960)No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
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.
FieldiPhone 5iPhone 5sWhy it matters
ContentsMarginal difference1 official sourceiPhone 5, Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, DocumentationUnknownNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ReleaseYearMarginal difference1 official source20122013No universal winner; decide based on your use case.

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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FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE

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