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Overview
Released Sep 21, 2012Oct 14, 2011
Launch price $199$199
Chip Apple A6, dual-core 1.3 GHzApple A5, dual-core 800 MHz
Status VintageVintage
Display
Size 4-inch 3.5-inch
Type Retina IPS LCD Retina IPS LCD
Resolution 1136 x 640 pixels (326 ppi) 960 x 640 pixels (326 ppi)
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
Chip
Chip Apple A6, dual-core 1.3 GHz Apple A5, dual-core 800 MHz
Memory
RAM 1GB 512MB
Storage options 16GB, 32GB, 64GB 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
Camera
Rear cameras 8MP, f/2.4, LED flash, sapphire lens cover 8MP, f/2.4, LED flash
Front camera 1.2MP, 720p video VGA (0.3MP)
Video recording 1080p HD at 30 fps with video stabilization 1080p HD at 30 fps with video stabilization
Battery
Video playback Up to 10 hours Up to 10 hours
Charging Via Lightning connector Via 30-pin dock connector
Connectivity
Cellular LTE, HSPA+ 42 Mbps, GSM / EDGE (CDMA on some models) GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA+ 14.4 Mbps, CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (model dependent)
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n (2.4 and 5 GHz) 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz)
Connector Lightning 30-pin dock connector
Design
Dimensions 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm 115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm
Weight 112 g 140 g
Materials Anodized aluminum back with glass inserts, glass front Stainless steel frame, glass front and back
Water resistance None None
Security
Authentication Passcode (optional); hardware data encryption Passcode (optional); hardware data encryption
Software
Launch OS iOS 6 iOS 5
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