Apple iPhone 5 vs Apple iPhone 6: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Apple iPhone 5 vs Apple iPhone 6. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Apple iPhone 5Apple iPhone 5Global · 1GB · 16GB
Apple iPhone 6Apple iPhone 6Global · 1GB · 16GB
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Basics
Apple iPhone 5
Apple iPhone 5
Global · 1GB · 16GB
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Apple iPhone 6
Apple iPhone 6
Global · 1GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.8Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 5.4Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 6.2 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 5.0 Battery

User reviews
User score
7.3
75 reviews
7.7
190 reviews

Technical specifications of the Apple iPhone 5 vs Apple iPhone 6

Specs Apple iPhone 5 price comparison Apple iPhone 5
Global · 1GB · 16GB 		where to buy Apple iPhone 6 Apple iPhone 6
Global · 1GB · 16GB
Inches 4" 4.7"
Resolution HD HD+
Usable surface 61% useful 65% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 58.6 mm
123.8 mm
8.0 mm 		67.0 mm
138.1 mm
6.9 mm
Weight 112 g 129 g
Micro A6
Dual-Core 		A8
Dual-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 1 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 13.608
v? 		102.508
v8
Battery 1440 mAh 1810 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
IMX145 Exmor RS
1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
iSight Camera (6)
Selfie Camera SELF 1.2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 1.2 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS iOS 10 iOS 12

Brand
Brand Apple Apple
Aliases -- A1549, A1586

Release Date
Release date September 2012,
11 years ago 		September 2014,
9 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Apple iPhone 5
Apple iPhone 6
Apple iPhone 5
Apple iPhone 6
Size
58.6 mm • 123.8 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
67.0 mm • 138.1 mm • 6.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 112 g 129 g
Usable surface 61 % 65 %
Materials - Aluminium alloy, Glass
Resistance - -
Colors
White

Gold

Silver

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 4" 4.7"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
640 x 1136 px 		HD+
750 x 1334 px
Density 326 Pixels per inch 326 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 2
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1400:1 contrast ratio
  • Retina display
  • Retina HD display
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Sapphire crystal glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.6
6.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.6
8.5
Is it comfortable?
8.7
8.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.1
7.6
Number of reviews
75 reviews
190 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Apple A6 APL0589 Apple A8
CPU 2x Swift 1.3 GHz 2x Cyclone v2 1,4 GHz
Type Dual-Core Dual-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 20 nm
64 Bits No Yes

Graphics
GPU PowerVR SGX543 MP3 PowerVR GX6250

RAM
RAM 1 GB 1 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
13.608
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 23% of devices
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102.508
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 48% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint No Yes, on the front

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.6
7.9
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.5
8.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.1
7.4
Number of reviews
75 reviews
190 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX145 Exmor RS Apple iSight Camera (6)
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO 50 - 3200 --
Pixel size 1.50 µm 1.47 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3" 1/3.0"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Exposure compensation
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 1.2 Mpx 1.2 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
73
Mobile
70
Photo
78
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.1
8.4
Quality of nighttime photos
5.8
6.7
Quality of selfies
6.6
7.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.8
7.7
Number of reviews
75 reviews
190 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B17 (700)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC15 (1700/2100 AWS)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cell ID

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Proprietary
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Proprietary

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.900 W/Kg on head
0.950 W/Kg on body 		0.930 W/Kg on head
0.970 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.250 W/Kg on head
1.180 W/Kg on body 		1.080 W/Kg on head
1.140 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • TV-Out
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • TV-Out
  • UMA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.1
8.1
Quality of the GPS
8.0
8.4
And the WiFi?
7.6
8.2
Number of reviews
75 reviews
190 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
1440 mAh
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1810 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 21%
    Less than half day
  • 37%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 3%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 17%
    Less than half day
  • 32%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 15%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
75 reviews
190 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • iOS 10
    iOS 10 , 7 years ago
  • iOS 12
    iOS 12 , 4 years ago
Google Services (official) -- --

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 34%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 53%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 17%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 16%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 19%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 29%
    Every six months
  • 40%
    Every two months or less
  • 9%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 48%
    Every six months
  • 39%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
75 reviews
190 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 107 --

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