iPod touch (5th gen)
2012 4-inch tall Retina.
The Apple iPod touch (5th gen) is a vintage Apple smartphone released Oct 2012, with a launch price of $299. It pairs the Apple A5 with a 4.0" Retina 640 x 1136 display, a 5.0 MP rear + 1.2 MP front main camera and a large battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 78/100 — iPod touch (5th gen). Standout strengths: 6.1 mm thinnest ipod. and 6 colourways. Main trade-off: $299 expensive.
iPod touch (5th gen).
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.
Read the full review- 6.1 mm thinnest iPod.
- 6 colourways.
- Lightning port first iPod.
- 5 MP rear cam.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the iPod touch (5th gen) compares
| iPod touch (5th gen) | Galaxy S25 Ultra | iPhone 13 mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 78 | 89 | 78 |
| Chipset | Apple A5 | SD 8 Elite | Apple A15 Bionic |
| Display | 4.0" Retina 640 x 1136 | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 5.4" OLED 60 Hz |
| Main camera | 5.0 MP rear + 1.2 MP front | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 12 MP · f/1.6 |
| Battery | — | 5,000 mAh | 2,406 mAh |
| Launch price | $299 | $1,299 | $699 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the iPod touch (5th gen) released?
The iPod touch (5th gen) was released in Oct 2012.
How much does the iPod touch (5th gen) cost?
The iPod touch (5th gen) launched at $299 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the iPod touch (5th gen) screen size and type?
The iPod touch (5th gen) has a 4.0" Retina 640 x 1136 display.
What chipset does the iPod touch (5th gen) use?
The iPod touch (5th gen) is powered by the Apple A5 chipset.
What is the iPod touch (5th gen) main camera?
The iPod touch (5th gen) has a 5.0 MP rear + 1.2 MP front main camera.
What colours does the iPod touch (5th gen) come in?
The iPod touch (5th gen) is available in 6 colours: Silver, Pink, Yellow, Blue, Space Grey, Product Red.
Is the iPod touch (5th gen) worth buying?
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. SpecEagle gives the iPod touch (5th gen) an editorial score of 78/100.
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