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Apple iPhone 5

Name: Apple iPhone 5
Brand: Apple

Full specifications. Reported SAR. The context behind your connection.

Display4.0 inches

ChipsetApple A6 (32 nm)

FCC identifierBCG-E2599A

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RF Safe source record retrieved September 12, 2026. Regional specifications and test configurations may differ.

The SAR overview.

Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue

Head SAR1.06 W/kg66% of US localized limit

Body SAR1.18 W/kg74% of US localized limit

Simultaneous head1.53 W/kg96% of US localized limit

Simultaneous body1.55 W/kg97% of US localized limit

0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kgUS localized test values · 1 g average

Colors indicate reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. Results depend on test configuration and regional model. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers →

Additional SAR values & source information

Hotspot (US)	1.13 W/kg
Product-specific use (US)	0.98 W/kg
Head (EU, 10 g)	— W/kg
Body (EU, 10 g)	— W/kg
FCC ID	BCG-E2599A — FCC equipment search ↗
Source	RF Safe original phone profile ↗
Data note	Values are reported by the RF Safe source record and have not been independently re-tested here. Zero or blank source values are shown as not listed.

Your SAR comparison, at a glance.

Cellular-only and simultaneous-transmission values, side by side.

Apple iPhone 5 SAR comparison chart showing cellular-only versus simultaneous Wi-Fi and cellular test values — RF Safe source chart. Green and red compare lower and higher values within this chart; they differ from the fixed SAR ranges above. Percentage differences compare test configurations and do not predict a personal exposure reduction.
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RF Safe reference illustrations for this phone.

Head exposure reference

Apple iPhone 5 head SAR reference illustration

Body exposure reference

Apple iPhone 5 body SAR reference illustration

Source illustrations visualize the RF Safe record. They are not scans of an individual, a measured personal dose, or a forecast of disease. Read the numerical labels and the original test context.

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Historical RF Safe reference data. Software, pricing, and availability may have changed.

General

Phone	Apple iPhone 5
Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Announced	January 1, 1970
Availability (source snapshot)	Discontinued
Price (historical source)	About 340 EUR
Model Names	A1428, A1429, A1442, iPhone5,1, iPhone5,2

Display

Type	IPS LCD
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
Features	Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
Display Test	Contrast ratio: 1320:1 (nominal) / 3.997:1 (sunlight)

Camera

Main Camera	Single Camera: 8 MP, f/2.4, 33mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4m, AF
Main Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video	1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera	Single Camera: 1.2 MP, f/2.4, 35mm (standard)
Selfie Camera Features	face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
Selfie Camera Video	720p@30fps

Battery

Type	Li-Po 1440 mAh, non-removable (5.45 Wh)
Battery Test	Endurance rating 51h

Hardware

Operating system (source snapshot)	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)
Performance	Basemark X: 2229
Internal Storage	16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
Card Slot	No
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Connectivity

Wi-fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth	4.0, A2DP, LE
USB	Lightning, USB 2.0
GPS	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Radio	No

Sound

Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm Jack	Yes
Loudspeaker Test	Voice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 67dB

Design

Type	Bar
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)
Colors	Black/Slate, White/Silver
Build	Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame

Network

Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
SIM	Nano-SIM
2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - GSM A1428 CDMA 800 / 1900 / 2100 - CDMA A1429
3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - GSM A1428 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - CDMA A1429
4G Network	4, 17 - GSM A1428 LTE 700 / 850 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 - CDMA A1429 LTE 850 / 1800 / 2100 - GSM A1429

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