Colours

Capacity1

16GB

32GB

64GB

128GB (Available exclusively through Apple)

Size and Weight

123.4 mm
(4.86 inches) 58.6 mm
(2.31 inches)

6.1 mm (0.24 inches)

Height: 123.4 mm (4.86 inches)

Width: 58.6 mm (2.31 inches)

Depth: 6.1 mm (0.24 inches)

Weight: 88 grams (3.10 ounces)2

Display

4″ display

Retina display

  • 4-inch (diagonal) widescreen display with Multi-Touch IPS technology
  • 1136x640-pixel resolution at 326 ppi
  • 800:1 contrast ratio (typical)
  • 500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical)
  • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating

Chip

  • A8 chip with 64-bit architecture
  • M8 motion coprocessor

iSight Camera

  • 8MP iSight camera
  • Autofocus
  • ƒ/2.4 aperture
  • Five-element lens
  • Hybrid IR filter
  • Backside illumination
  • Auto image stabilisation
  • Auto HDR for Photos
  • Improved face detection
  • Exposure control
  • Panorama (up to 43MP)
  • Burst mode
  • Tap to focus
  • Photo geotagging over Wi-Fi
  • Timer mode

Video Recording

  • 1080p HD video recording (30 fps)
  • Tap to focus while recording
  • Slo-mo video (120 fps)
  • Time-lapse video
  • Cinematic video stabilisation
  • Improved face detection
  • 3x zoom
  • Video geotagging over Wi-Fi

FaceTime HD Camera

  • 1.2MP photos
  • ƒ/2.2 aperture
  • 720p HD video recording
  • Backside illumination sensor
  • Auto HDR for photos and videos
  • Improved face detection
  • Burst mode
  • Exposure control
  • Timer mode

Wireless

  • 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi‑Fi
  • Bluetooth 4.1 wireless technology
  • Maps: Location-based service3

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, 640x480 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, 1280x720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format

External Buttons
and Connectors

Home Volume up/down On/Off
Sleep/Wake 3.5mm
headphone jack Built-in speaker Lightning connector

Input and Output

  • Lightning connector
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Built-in speaker
  • Microphone

Power and Battery4

  • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
  • Music playback time: up to 40 hours
  • Video playback time: up to 8 hours

Sensors

  • Three-axis gyro
  • Accelerometer

Operating System

iOS 10

With an all-new design and all-new features, iOS 10 is the world’s most advanced mobile OS. It brings your iPod touch to life in more intelligent and expressive ways than ever.

See what’s new in iOS 10

iOS 10 includes:

  • AirDrop
  • AirPlay
  • AirPrint
  • Control Centre
  • Notification Centre
  • Spotlight Search
  • Facebook Integration
  • Twitter Integration
  • iCloud
  • iCloud Keychain
  • Multitasking
  • Wallet

Built-in Apps

Built-in apps are an essential part of your iPod touch experience and are efficiently designed to use less than 150MB of storage.

  • Camera
  • Photos
  • Health
  • Messages
  • FaceTime
  • Mail
  • Music
  • Wallet
  • Safari
  • Maps
  • Calendar
  • iTunes Store
  • App Store
  • Notes
  • Contacts
  • iBooks
  • Weather
  • Reminders
  • Voice Memos
  • Clock
  • Videos
  • Stocks
  • Calculator
  • Podcasts
  • Find My iPhone
  • Find My Friends
  • iCloud Drive
  • Home

Free Apps from Apple5

  • iMovie
  • Pages
  • Keynote
  • Numbers
  • iTunes U
  • GarageBand
  • Apple Store
  • iTunes Remote
  • Music Memos
  • Clips

Headphones6

Apple EarPods

System Requirements

  • Apple ID (required for some features)
  • Internet access
  • Syncing with iTunes on a Mac or PC requires:
  • Mac: OS X v10.8.5 or later
  • PC: Windows 7 or later
  • iTunes 12.3 or later7 (free download from www.itunes.com/ie/download)

Environmental Requirements

  • Operating ambient temperature: 0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F)
  • Non-operating temperature: –20° to 45° C (–4° to 113° F)
  • Relative humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
  • Operating altitude: tested up to 3,000 metres (10,000 feet)

Languages

Language support

English (Australia, Canada, UK, US), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional, Traditional Hong Kong), French (Canada, France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish (Mexico, Spain), Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Slovakian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

QuickType keyboard support

English (Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UK, US), Chinese - Simplified (Handwriting, Pinyin, Stroke), Chinese - Traditional (Cangjie, Handwriting, Pinyin, Stroke, Sucheng, Zhuyin), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Kana, Romaji), Korean, Spanish (Mexico, Spain), Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Emoji, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Gujarati, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi (Devanagari, Transliteration), Hinglish, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Marathi, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic, Latin), Slovakian, Slovenian, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese

QuickType keyboard support with predictive input8

English (Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UK, US), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish (Mexico, Spain), Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Thai, Turkish

Siri languages

English (Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, US), Spanish (Mexico, Spain, U.S.), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (Mainland China, Taiwan), Cantonese (Hong Kong), Swedish (Sweden), Danish (Denmark), Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), Norwegian (Norway), Portuguese (Brazil), Russian (Russia), Thai (Thailand), Turkish (Turkey)

Dictation languages

English (Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, UK, US), Spanish (Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Spain, US), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (Mainland China, Taiwan), Cantonese (Hong Kong), Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malaysian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Slovakian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

Definition dictionary support

English, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish

Bilingual dictionary support

Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish

Spellcheck

English (Australia, Canada, UK, US), French, German, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Russian, Swedish, Turkish

In the Box

  • iPod touch
  • Apple EarPods
  • Lightning to USB Cable
  • Quick Start Guide

iPod touch and the Environment

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

iPod touch is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:

  • Mercury-free LED-backlit display
  • Arsenic-free display glass
  • Brominated flame retardant-free
  • PVC-free
  • Recyclable aluminium enclosure

Apple and the Environment

Learn more about Apple’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and process. Or read our Product Environmental Reports for detailed information on the environmental performance of every Apple product.

Recycling

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

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iPod nano Tech Specs

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