The iPhone 5S is official their characteristics known

As expected, Apple has released in the event today's generational iPhone 5. The latest leaks were not misled as the company Apple has presented in his "home", Cupertino headquarters, the iPhone 5S. The model is a further evolution at the hardware level, with features like Apple A7 processor and four-inch retina display. In the design highlight is the variety of colors available: gold, graphite gray and black.

Apple presentations are one of the most followed in the industry. The popularity and success of its products, especially smartphones and tablets, has meant that the media pay attention to the news of the brand. As expected, is the seventh generation of the iPhone which has attracted the most interest, but this time will be accompanied, for the first time in the history of the firm, on the other model, the iPhone 5C.

Design

The highlight in design, in addition to their shapes, new colors are available. Three shades are confirmed, graphite gray, gold-gold-and black. As you can see from the pictures, the new bearer of the firm will maintain the appearance of the iPhone 5 with aluminum housing. Terminal measurements are 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 millimeters. The weight is 112 grams, so that all measures are consistent with the previous generation.

As another of the most important of these is the physical Home button a fingerprint sensor that the brand called Touch ID. This will sapphire crystal coated to ensure that the sensor does not suffer "interference" in reading by a deterioration of the surface of the button. Apple indicates that arrives to replace other security systems such as using a screen unlock PIN. However, also integrate this new security solution in iTunes, so that the user can be identified with its mark without keys.

Screen

There will be no changes in the type of screen included. Apple bet again for the Retina display, involving a four-inch size and 1136 x 640 pixel resolution (density of 326 dots per inch). The maximum brightness of the LCD panel will be 500 cd/m2 and a contrast ratio of 800:1. The display will also feature a layer to prevent impregnation with oil from fingerprints.

Processor

As expected, the new model includes an Apple A7 chip that will support 64-bit. For now it is the first of its kind. This implies that the system itself IOS 7 will be compiled with a kernel supports 64 bits, in addition to specific applications for taking advantage of a greater bandwidth. However, 32-bit applications will continue to be compatible with the iPhone 5S. Is expected to increase overall PC performance twice with this new architecture. In terms of performance will be twice as fast as previous Apple A6 processor.
As for graphics performance, until we know what the new processor integrated GPU, the company indicates that it will support OpenGL ES 3.0 and yield of the order of 56 times more than the first iPhone in 2007.

Another innovation in the technical part including a chip, M7 motion coprocessor, in the processor that will manage the data provided by the gyroscope, accelerometer and compass so that they can be used with applications for the measurement of physical activity. One of the first manufacturers to take advantage of this new feature will be Nike Nike + Move.

Connectivity

Once again, we must open this section stating that the Cupertino again forget to embed a NFC chip. For the rest of wireless specifications, will support LTE connections and this time support a greater number of 4G networks worldwide. Similarly, the terminal will support HSDPA + up to 42 Mbps in download. WiFi connectivity (a / b / g / n) is Dual Band on the 2.4 and 5 GHz

Camera

The iPhone 5S will have a backlit sensor 15% larger than the previous generation of iPhone. The resolution of this will be eight megapixels, although the size of each pixel is 1.5 microns, which according to Apple will result in a better picture quality. As for the news, Apple indicates that the optics have been redesigned, while maintaining the five lenses, the latter with sapphire layer, and has an f/2.2 aperture. Unsurprisingly, it has image stabilization, although so far not been determined what type (software or hardware). Also confirms the existence of a dual LED flash intensity will vary depending on the ambient light.
The video recording of the new camera features like the ability to record new low speed with image quality of 1280 x 720 pixels and 120 frames per second.

Autonomy

The battery in the new iPhone will support a range of up to 10 hours in talks on 3G network and up to 250 hours in standby mode. Regarding autonomy times with LTE web browsing stipulates that the smartphone will have a maximum duration of 10 hours, the same as if we did with a WiFi network. In the case of 3G coverage available, the battery would be reduced to 8 hours. Music playback can be kept for 40 hours and 10 hours video.

Software

The version of iOS including iPhone 5S is not a secret to anyone. Apple already unveiled the iOS last June 7, which stand for the deep aesthetic change its interface, which highlights the redesign of the icons. In terms of software functionality, Apple has implemented multitasking renewed, greater scope for Siri, new filters for the camera or the integration of iTunes Radio.

Commercial launch and price

Apple has announced that the model may be reserved from September 13, but will be released on September 20th in major markets, including Spain are not included. As for the price list for the iPhone 5S, the firm has focused on commercial offers of the operators in the U.S.. By now we know that the 16GB model can be purchased for $ 199, the 32GB for $ 299 and the latest version, the 64 GB, $ 399. They are obviously linked offers a commitment to stay for two years. will have to wait for the proposed Spanish operators.
In the free market the most basic version, the 16 GB, will start from 699 euros. The other versions are more expensive 100 euros with increasing internal capacity. Thus the 32GB model will be priced at 799 euros and the 64 GB rises to 899 euros.