Head exposure reference
Apple · PHONE PROFILE
Apple iPhone 5
The specifications, radiation measurements and practical choices for your phone.
Display4.0 inches
ChipsetApple A6 (32 nm)
FCC identifierBCG-E2599A
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 SAR · cellular only1.06 W/kg66% of US localized limit
Body SAR · cellular only1.18 W/kg74% of US localized limit
Hotspot SAR · cellular only0.98 W/kg61% of US localized limit
Head SAR · simultaneous1.53 W/kg96% of US localized limit
Body SAR · simultaneous1.55 W/kg97% of US localized limit
Hotspot SAR · simultaneous1.13 W/kg71% 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, cellular only (US) | 0.98 W/kg |
|---|---|
| Product-specific source field (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.
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.
Body exposure reference
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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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