iPhone 5s

Note that this "GSM" A1533 iPhone 5s model, compatible with LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 13, 17, 19, 20, and 25 but lacking CDMA EV-DO, is designed for the North American market. This includes carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile in the US, Bell, Rogers, Telus, and their affiliates in Canada, and Telcel in Mexico.

Advertised as the "most forward-thinking smartphone in the world" upon release, all iPhone 5s models feature a 4-inch (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch IPS LED-backlit "retina display" with a 1136x640 resolution (326 ppi). They have dual cameras: a rear 8-megapixel, 1080p "iSight" camera with 1.5-micron pixels, an f/2.2 aperture, a dual-LED "True Tone" flash, and a front 1.2-megapixel, 720p "FaceTime" camera.

The iPhone 5s is available in three metallic finishes: "space gray" (black glass front, gunmetal gray aluminum back), "gold" (white glass front, gold aluminum back), and "silver" (white glass front, silver aluminum back). The gold option was discontinued on September 9, 2015. All versions include a "Touch ID" fingerprint sensor in the home button, which lacks the traditional rounded square icon.

This iPhone 5s model is powered by a 1.3 GHz 64-bit "Apple A7" processor, has 1 GB of LPDDR3 RAM, and was offered with 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB of storage (64 GB option discontinued September 9, 2014). It supports dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and 4G/LTE, with a bottom-mounted headphone jack and a "Lightning" connector.

Apple's battery life estimates for the iPhone 5s are up to 40 hours of audio playback, 10 hours of 3G talk time, 8 hours of 3G internet use, 10 hours of 4G/LTE internet use, 10 hours of Wi-Fi internet use, 10 hours of video playback, and 250 hours of standby.

In the US, this "GSM" A1533 iPhone 5s was initially sold locked to and subsidized by AT&T for US$199 (16 GB), US$299 (32 GB), or US$399 (64 GB) with a two-year contract. Unlocked and contract-free, it was originally US$649, US$749, or US$849. On Sept 9, 2014, the 64 GB model was discontinued, and prices for the 16/32 GB models dropped to US$99/US$149 with a contract and US$549/US$599 unlocked. On Sept 9, 2015, prices were further reduced to US$0/US$49 with a contract and US$450/US$499 unlocked. It was fully discontinued on March 21, 2016.

The GSM iPhone 5s for North America received overwhelming acclaim from technology reviewers who praised its exceptional versatility and groundbreaking features. Critics highlighted the device's broad carrier compatibility while delivering industry-leading innovations like Touch ID and the 64-bit A7 processor. The model's ability to work seamlessly across AT&T, T-Mobile, and Canadian carriers made it particularly appealing to consumers seeking flexibility. Professional reviews consistently emphasized how the 5s set new standards for smartphone photography, processing power, and security features. Technology journalists declared it a transformative device that not only met but exceeded expectations, solidifying Apple's position at the forefront of mobile innovation.