Launch report · Apple

Apple iPod touch (5th gen): 2012 4-inch tall Retina.

SpecEagle Editorial·Oct 2012·$299·Score 78/100

Apple's 2012 iPod touch 5 went 4" tall + 6.1 mm thin in 6 colours — Lightning debut on iPod with iPhone 5-like form.

Key specs at launch

Display

4.0" Retina 640 x 1136

Chipset

Apple A5

Camera

5.0 MP rear + 1.2 MP front

Storage

16/32/64 GB

What stands out

6.1 mm thinnest iPod.
6 colourways.
Lightning port first iPod.
5 MP rear cam.

What to watch

$299 expensive.
Apple A5 dual-core only.
No cellular.
Final iOS 9.3.6.