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Apple iPhone 5S

Available. Released 2013, September 123.8  x  58.6  x  7.6 mm iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 9.2.1
Apple iPhone 5S

RM 1,258.00

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Apple A7Chipset 16/32/64 GB, 1 GB RAM DDR3RAM & Storage 8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm, autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flashRear Camera Non-removable Li-Po 1560 mAh battery (5.92 Wh)Battery

The iPhone 5S price in Malaysia starts from RM1258, putting it well below current flagship territory. This reflects its age rather than any current-gen value; it runs on the Apple A7 chipset paired with just 1GB RAM, which was solid in 2013 but limits what you can run smoothly today. The 4.0-inch IPS display is compact, and iOS support tops out at iOS 9.2.1.

Camera-wise you get an 8MP rear sensor with dual-LED flash and 1080p video, functional for basic shots but nothing close to modern computational photography. Battery capacity sits at 1560mAh, small even for this screen size. Touch ID was a genuine first for iPhones at launch, and storage options go up to 64GB, though there's no way to expand it further.

Full Specifications

Release

Release Status
Available. Released 2013, September

Performance

Processor
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based)
Chipset
Apple A7
GPU
PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)
RAM & Storage
16/32/64 GB, 1 GB RAM DDR3
External Storage
No
OS
iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 9.2.1
Battery
Non-removable Li-Po 1560 mAh battery (5.92 Wh)

Screen

Display size
4.0 inches (~60.8% screen-to-body ratio)
640 x 1136 pixels (~326 ppi pixel density)
Display type
LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Multitouch
Yes

Body

Dimension
123.8  x  58.6  x  7.6 mm
Weight
112 g (3.95 oz)
Body Type
\- 500 dpi pixel density fingerprint sensor (Touch ID)
Colors
Space Gray, White/Silver, Gold

Connectivity

SIM
Nano-SIM
Data Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Wifi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
v4.0, A2DP
USB
v2.0, reversible connector
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
Radio
No

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Camera & Video

Rear Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm, autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
Front Camera
1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm, 720p@30fps, face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
Video
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Features
1/3" sensor size, 1.5 µm pixel size, touch focus, geo-tagging, face/smile detection, HDR (photo/panorama)

Audio

Loud Speaker
Voice 68dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 69dB
Sound Jack
Yes
Sound Type
Vibration, proprietary ringtones

Frequently asked questions

Does the Apple iPhone 5S support 5G?

Based on its listed network specs (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps), the Apple iPhone 5S does not support 5G.

How much RAM and storage does the Apple iPhone 5S have?

The Apple iPhone 5S comes with 16/32/64 GB, 1 GB RAM DDR3.

What's the battery capacity of the Apple iPhone 5S?

The Apple iPhone 5S has a Non-removable Li-Po 1560 mAh battery (5.92 Wh) battery.

Is the Apple iPhone 5S still available in Malaysia?

Yes, the Apple iPhone 5S is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Available. Released 2013, September).

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