iPod touch 16GB (5th generation, Mid 2013) - Technical Specifications

Size and Weight

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  • Height: 4.86 inches (123.4 mm)

  • Width: 2.31 inches (58.6 mm)

  • Depth: 0.24 inch (6.1 mm)

  • Weight: 3.04 ounces (86 grams)1

Capacity2

  • 16GB

Wireless3

  • 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz and 5GHz)

  • Bluetooth 4.0

  • Maps: Location-based service4

Display

  • 4-inch (diagonal) widescreen display with Multi-Touch IPS technology

  • Retina display

  • 1136-by-640-pixel resolution at 326 pixels per inch

  • 800:1 contrast ratio (typical)

  • 500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical)

  • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating

Camera, Photos, and Video

  • FaceTime HD camera with 1.2MP photos and HD video (720p) up to 30 frames per second

  • Face detection

  • Tap to control exposure for video or stills

  • Photo and video geotagging over Wi-Fi

Input and Output

  • Lightning connector

  • 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack

  • Built-in speaker

  • Microphone

External Buttons and Connectors

  • External Buttons and Controls

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  • Connectors and Input/Output

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Power and Battery5

  • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

  • Music playback time: Up to 40 hours when fully charged

  • Video playback time: Up to 8 hours when fully charged

  • Charging times: Fast charge in about 2 hours (80% capacity), full charge in about 4 hours

Audio Playback

  • Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz

  • Audio formats supported: 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

  • User-configurable maximum volume limit

TV and Video

  • AirPlay mirroring and video out to Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation)

  • Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately)

  • H.264 video up to 1080p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 4.1 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

  • 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

Headphones

  • Apple EarPods6

Sensors

  • Three-axis gyro

  • Accelerometer

System Requirements

  • Apple ID (required for some features)

  • Internet access

  • Syncing with iTunes on a Mac or PC requires:

    • Mac: OS X v10.6.8 or later

    • PC: Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later

    • iTunes 10.7 or later7 (free download from www.itunes.com/download)

Environmental Requirements

  • Operating ambient temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)

  • Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)

  • Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing

  • Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)

Languages

  • Language Support

    • English (U.S.), English (UK), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

  • Keyboard Support

    • English (U.S.), English (Australian), English (Canadian), English (UK), Chinese - Simplified (Handwriting, Pinyin, Stroke), Chinese - Traditional (Handwriting, Pinyin, Zhuyin, Cangjie, Stroke), French, French (Canadian), French (Switzerland), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Romaji, Kana), Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Emoji, Estonian, Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal), Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic/Latin), Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Tibetan, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

  • Dictionary Support

    • English (U.S.), English (Australian), English (Canadian), English (UK), Chinese - Simplified (Handwriting, Pinyin, Stroke), Chinese - Traditional (Handwriting, Pinyin, Zhuyin, Cangjie, Stroke), French, French (Canadian), French (Switzerland), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Romaji, Kana), Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal), Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic/Latin), Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

  • Siri Languages

    • English (U.S., UK, Canada, Australia), Spanish (U.S., Mexico, Spain), French (France, Canada, Switzerland), German (Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (China mainland, Taiwan), Cantonese (Hong Kong)

In the Box

  • iPod touch

  • Apple EarPods

  • Lightning to USB Cable

  • Quick Start guide

Accessories

Lightning to 30-pin Adapter

Connect your current accessories to iPod touch using this adapter.

Apple World Travel Adapter Kit

Plug your Apple power adapter into most electrical outlets around the world.

Other Accessories

  • Lightning to 30-pin Adapter (0.2 m)

  • Lightning to USB Cable

  • AppleCare Protection Plan

  • Apple USB Power Adapter

  • Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic

See more accessories in the Apple Online Store

iPod touch and the Environment

Apple takes a complete product life cycle approach to determining our environmental impact. Learn more

iPod touch embodies Apple’s continuing environmental progress. It is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:

  • Mercury-free LED-backlit display

  • Arsenic-free display glass

  • Brominated flame retardant-free

  • PVC-free

  • Recyclable aluminum enclosure

Apple and the Environment

Learn more about Apple’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and process. Apple Product Environmental Reports detail the environmental attributes of our products.

Recycling

Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization. Learn more about how to recycle your iPod touch.

  1. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

  2. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.

  3. Internet access required; broadband recommended; fees may apply.

  4. For iPod touch with Maps, the Maps application provides your approximate location using information based on your proximity to known Wi-Fi networks (when on and available). The more accurate the available information, the smaller the circle identifying your position on the map. The feature is not available in all areas. Known Wi-Fi networks are predominantly in urban areas. In order to provide your location, data is collected in a form that does not personally identify you. If you do not want such data collected, do not enable the feature. Not enabling the feature will not impact the functionality of your iPod touch.

  5. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2012 and April 2013 using preproduction iPod touch hardware and software. The playlist contained 358 unique audio tracks consisting of content imported from CDs using iTunes (128-Kbps AAC) and content purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC); video content was purchased from the iTunes Store. iPod units were associated to a Wi-Fi network; all other settings were default. Battery tests are conducted with specific iPod units; actual results may vary. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced (www.apple.com/support/ipod/service/battery). Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information.

  6. Remote and mic not included.

  7. iPod and iTunes are for legal or rightholder-authorized copying only. Don’t steal music.

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