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Apple iPhone 5S Price in the UAE
Apple iPhone 5S Price in the UAE
The Apple iPhone 5S price in the UAE starts at AED 170. Prices last checked on ; confirm the price, stock and warranty with the shop before buying.
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Buying the Apple iPhone 5S in the UAE
The lowest Apple iPhone 5S price in the UAE is AED 170 at Appleman® UAE (checked 19 September 2026).
- Warranty: check whether the phone comes with the official warranty in the UAE or is an imported (international) unit. Imports can be cheaper but may not be covered by local service centres.
- Network bands: make sure the model sold in the UAE supports your carrier's 4G/5G bands — see the Network section of the specs below.
- Before you pay: confirm the price, stock, storage/RAM version and colour with the shop, as prices change often.
What is the Apple iPhone 5S price in the UAE?
The Apple iPhone 5S price in the UAE starts at AED 170, the lowest shop price we found.
Where can I buy the Apple iPhone 5S in the UAE?
Shops in the UAE listing the Apple iPhone 5S include Appleman® UAE. See the price list above for each shop's price and link.
Full Specifications
Display
| Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 4.0 inches |
| Resolution | 640 x 1136 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating |
| Features | 800:1 contrast ratio (typical), 500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical) |
Platform
| OS | iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 12.5.8 |
| Chipset | Apple A7 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based) |
| GPU | PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics) |
| Coprocessor | M7 motion coprocessor |
Memory
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB |
| RAM | 1GB LPDDR3 |
Main Camera
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.5µm, AF |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash (True Tone flash), HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps |
Selfie Camera
| Single | 1.2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard) |
| Features | Face detection, HDR |
| Video | 720p@30fps |
Battery
| Type | Non-removable Li-Po 1560 mAh (5.92 Wh) |
Body
| Dimensions | 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 112 g (3.95 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
Launch
| Announced | 2013, September 10 |
| Status | Released 2013, September 20 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Introduced Touch ID for security and convenience
- Pioneering 64-bit A7 chip for its era
- Good camera performance for its time
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Small screen size by modern standards
- Limited battery life compared to newer phones
- No expandable storage
- Outdated software support (iOS 12.5.8 is the last update)
- Not suitable for demanding modern apps
In The Box & Warranty
- iPhone 5S handset
- Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic
- Lightning to USB Cable
- USB Power Adapter
- Documentation
Typically, new Apple iPhones come with a one-year limited hardware warranty and 90 days of complimentary technical support.
Questions & Answers
When was the Apple iPhone 5S released?
The Apple iPhone 5S was officially released on September 20, 2013.
What was unique about the iPhone 5S at its launch?
The iPhone 5S was notable for being the first smartphone to feature a 64-bit processor (the Apple A7 chip) and the introduction of the Touch ID fingerprint sensor for enhanced security and convenience.
What is the screen size of the iPhone 5S?
The iPhone 5S features a compact 4.0-inch IPS LCD Retina display with a resolution of 640 x 1136 pixels.
Can the iPhone 5S still receive software updates?
No, the iPhone 5S's latest supported operating system is iOS 12.5.8, and it no longer receives official software updates from Apple.
Does the iPhone 5S have a good camera?
For its time, the iPhone 5S had a capable 8-megapixel main camera with an f/2.2 aperture and introduced the True Tone flash, which was considered advanced.
Is the iPhone 5S still worth buying today?
For most users, the iPhone 5S is not recommended as a primary device due to its outdated hardware, limited battery life, and lack of modern software support. It might be suitable for collectors or as a very basic secondary phone.