Apple iPod touch (5th Gen) 32 GB, 64 GB Specs
Identifiers: 5th Gen - MD723LL/A* - iPod5,1 - A1421 - 2600*
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Although there are many differences, conceptually the iPod touch (5th Gen) remains very much an "iPhone without a phone" -- just like earlier models -- and Apple promotes it with a heavy emphasis on "fun."
More specifically, in pursuit of said fun, the iPod touch (5th Gen) has a 4" (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch IPS "retina" display with a 1136x640 native resolution (326 ppi), dual cameras -- a 5 megapixel rear "iSight" camera with LED flash that can shoot 1080p video and a front-facing 1.2 megapixel "FaceTime HD" 720p camera -- and support for Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11n Wi-Fi (both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies), Siri, and AirPlay in addition to the expected music, photo, video playback,and iOS app functionality.
The iPod touch (5th Gen) is powered by a 1 GHz dual-core A5 processor, has 512 MB of RAM, and has 32 GB or 64 GB of flash storage. Battery life is an Apple-estimated 40 hours of music playback and 8 hours of video playback.
Unlike earlier iPod touch models, which have been black or white (or even just black), the iPod touch (5th Gen) models sport aluminum "unibody" cases offered in six different color choices -- dark gray "slate" (which has a black glass front) along with silver, pink, yellow, blue, and red (which have white glass fronts). The iPod touch (5th Gen) also introduces a new "pop out" rear "nub" to attach an "iPod touch loop" wrist strap.
Also see:
- What are all the differences between the iPod touch 5th Generation and the iPod touch 4th Generation? (Pending)
- What are all the differences between the iPod touch 5th Generation and the iPhone 5? (Pending)
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| Introduction Date: |
September 12, 2012 |
Discontinued Date: |
N/A |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
Also see: All iPod models introduced in 2012. |
| Processors: |
1 (2 Cores) |
Geekbench: |
625* |
| Details: |
*This number is an average of Geekbench 2 results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Individual user-submitted benchmarks can vary widely, but an average nevertheless can be useful to get a general idea of the relative performance of different devices. You also might be interested in combing through all Geekbench user-submissions for devices with the iPod5,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, please see EveryiPod.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Processor Speed: |
1.0 GHz* |
Processor Type: |
Apple A5* |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that this model has a "dual-core A5 chip." It likely uses the same 32 nm 1 GHz dual-core Apple A5 (S5L8942, APL2498) "system on a chip" as the iPad2,4 model, but this is subject to potential revision. Geekbench software analysis reports that it runs at 800 MHz, likely downclocked from its maximum clockspeed. |
| Onboard RAM: |
512 MB* |
Storage Capacity: |
32 GB, 64 GB |
| Details: |
*Apple provides no information regarding the RAM used in the iPod touch models, but software analysis has determined it has 512 MB of RAM onboard. |
| Song Capacity: |
3500, 7000 |
Photo Capacity: |
20,000, 40,000 |
| Details: |
Apple no longer provides an estimated song or photo capacity for the iPod models, however, the 16 GB and 32 GB configurations can hold up to 3500 and 7000 songs, respectively, using Apple's former criteria "based on 4 minutes per song and 128-Kbps AAC encoding." |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge |
Firewire Support: |
None |
| Details: |
The iPod touch 5th Gen models are capable of charging and syncing by USB via the Lightning connector. |
| Connectivity: |
USB, Audio |
Ports: |
Lightning, Headphone |
| Details: |
The iPod touch (5th Gen) models have a "Lightning" port that connects to a computer via USB. |
| Case Type: |
Handheld |
Form Factor: |
iPod touch 5th Gen |
| Housing Color: |
Colors |
Controller: |
Multi-touch |
| Details: |
Aluminum "unibody" cases with a glass front offered in six different color choices. The dark gray "slate" option has a black front whereas all other color options -- silver, pink, yellow, blue, and red -- have white fronts.
The patented "multi-touch" interface allows one to control the functions of the system by dragging one or more fingers across the display.
Also see: How does the "multi-touch" interface introduced with the iPhone work? Who developed the "multi-touch" interface originally? |
| Built-in Display: |
4" Color |
Display Resolution: |
1136x640 (326 ppi) |
| Details: |
The iPod touch (5th Gen) models have a 4" (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch IPS display with a 1136x640 native resolution at 326 ppi. Apple also reports a 800:1 typical contrast ratio and a 500 cd/m2 typical brightness.
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| Standard Wireless: |
802.11b/g/n* |
Standard Bluetooth: |
4.0 |
| Details: |
*Apple notes that this model supports both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency of 802.11n Wi-Fi. |
| Cell Network: |
None |
Camera: |
5 Megapixels* |
| Details: |
*The iPod touch 5th Gen models have dual cameras. The rear 5 megapixel "iSight" camera supports HD video recording (1080p up to 30 FPS with audio), and also has autofocus, backside illumination, a hybrid HR filter, a five-element lens, and an LED flash as well as Panorama and HDR support. The front "FaceTime HD" camera takes 1.2 megapixel photos and HD video (720p up to 30 FPS). |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion |
Battery Life (Music): |
40 Hours |
| Details: |
The iPod touch 5th Gen models officially provide an Apple-estimated 40 hours of battery life for music playback and 8 hours for video playback.
Site sponsor Other World Computing has replacement batteries that often are higher capacity than stock models as well as cases, headphones, speakers, and other accessories. |
| Battery Life (Voice): |
N/A |
Standby Time: |
N/A |
| Details: |
Apple does not provide estimated battery life for photo playback or web browsing, but does estimate "up to" 8 hours of video playback.
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| Apple Order No: |
MD723LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
5th Gen |
| Details: |
*MD723LL/A refers to the 32 GB configuration of the iPod touch (5th Gen) in dark gray "slate". The 32 GB configuration in sliver is MD720LL/A, pink is MC903LL/A, yellow is MD714LL/A, blue is MD717LL/A, and (PRODUCT) RED is MD749LL/A.
The 64 GB configuration in slate is MD724LL/A, sliver is MD721LL/A, pink is MC904LL/A, yellow is MD715LL/A, blue is MD718LL/A, and (PRODUCT) RED is MD705LL/A. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1421 (EMC 2600*) |
Model ID: |
iPod5,1 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers can refer to more than one model, but in this case, they can uniquely identify the iPod touch 5th Gen.
*Please also note that the EMC number is not externally listed on the device so it cannot be used readily for identification.
Also see: All iPods with the A1421 Model Number, the 2600* EMC Number, and the iPod5,1 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
iOS 6 |
Maximum OS: |
Current |
| Details: |
This model is supported by the most recent version of the iOS. |
| Dimensions: |
4.86 x 2.31 x 0.24 |
Avg. Weight: |
3.10 oz. (88 g) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth (123.4 mm x 58.6 mm x 6.1 mm). |
| Mac Support: |
Mac OS X 10.6.8 |
Windows Support: |
Windows XP SP3/Vista |
| Details: |
Apple reports that these iPod touch models are compatible with a Mac running "OS X 10.6.8 or later, and iTunes 10.7 or later."
It is compatible with a "PC with USB 2.0, Windows 7, Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional (SP3) or later, and iTunes 10.7 or later." |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the iPod touch 5th Gen models support "AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV." |
| Photo Support: |
Apport reports that the iPod touch models sync iPod-viewable photos in "JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats". |
| Video Support: |
Apple reports that the iPod touch 5th Gen supports "H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats, MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats, [and] Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format." |
| Incl. Accessories: |
The iPod touch 5th Gen ships with "Earpods" (headphones), a Lightning to USB cable, and an "iPod touch loop" that connects to a small "pop out" connector on the rear of the device. |
| Original Price: |
US$299, US$399 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$299, US$399 |
| Details: |
The 32 GB configurations are US$299 and the 64 GB configurations are US$399.
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Global original prices for the iPod touch (5th Gen) in 24 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
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Original Prices - North America
| Canada: |
C$299, C$399 |
United States: |
US$299, US$399 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€329, €429 |
Belgium: |
€329, €429 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 2,499, 3,299 |
Finland: |
€339, €449 |
| France: |
€329, €439 |
Germany: |
€319, €419 |
| Ireland: |
€329, €429 |
Italy: |
€329, €439 |
| Netherlands: |
€319, €419 |
Norway: |
NOK 2.390, 3.190 |
| Portugal: |
€329, €429 |
Spain: |
€319, €429 |
| Sweden: |
SEK 2.895, 3.895 |
Switzerland: |
CHF 349, 479 |
| United Kingdom: |
£249, £329 |
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Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
Pending |
Hong Kong: |
HK$2,288, HK$3,088 |
| Japan: |
¥24,800, ¥33,800 |
Singapore: |
S$398, S$548 |
| Taiwan: |
NT$11,290, NT$14,790 |
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Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$329, A$439 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$459, NZ$599 |
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