Apple | New iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c Models Announced

Apple

New Models "iPhone 5s" and "iPhone 5c" Announced

Apple Inc. announced its new iPhone models, the "iPhone 5s" and "iPhone 5c," on Wednesday, September 11th, at Apple's headquarters in California.

Text by OKADA Kazuyuki (OPENERS)

The "iPhone 5s" with Double the Speed

The newly announced "iPhone 5s" is equipped with the next-generation "A7" chip, doubling its speed compared to previous models. The exterior design has been modified from previous models to incorporate a fingerprint authentication sensor called "Touch ID" on the home button. It will be available in three colors: Space Gray, Gold, and Silver.

Battery life is up to 250 hours on standby, 10 hours of 3G talk time, 10 hours of LTE browsing, and 40 hours of music playback.

The camera supports an aperture of F2.2, with a 15% larger sensor size and a 33% improvement in low-light sensitivity. It features a dual-LED flash and automatic image stabilization, enabling brighter photos with less noise.

Available in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB models. A genuine leather case and a dock compatible with "iPhone 5" and "iPhone 5s" are also planned for release.

The New "iPhone 5s" in Gold

The Home Button Now Features Fingerprint Authentication and a Redesigned Look

The "iPhone 5c" Available in Five Colors
Additionally, the "iPhone 5c," positioned as a more affordable option, was announced simultaneously. It comes in five colors: White, Pink, Yellow, Blue, and Green, featuring a 4-inch Retina display. The back panel is made of reinforced polycarbonate.

It is equipped with the same A6 processor as the "iPhone 5," an 8-megapixel iSight camera, and a FaceTime HD camera. A dedicated silicone case is also planned as an accessory.

The release date in Japan for both the "iPhone 5s" and "iPhone 5c" is Friday, September 20th. NTT Docomo has already officially announced its release, which is also noteworthy.