| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $300.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 90 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
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| Launch | Announced | 2013, September 10. Released 2013, September 20 |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 124.4 x 59.2 x 9 mm (4.90 x 2.33 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 132 g (4.66 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | |
| Display | Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 4.0 inches, 44.1 cm2 (~59.9% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density) | |
| Platform | OS | iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 10.3.3 |
| Chipset | Apple A6 (32 nm) | |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based) | |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX 543MP3 (triple-core graphics) | |
| Memory | Card slot | No |
| Internal | 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM | |
| Main Camera | Single | 8 MP, f/2.4, 33mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 1.2 MP |
| Features | face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular | |
| Video | 720p@30fps | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Features | 16-bit/44.1kHz audio | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | |
| NFC | No | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | Type | Li-Po 1510 mAh, non-removable (5.73 Wh) |
| Charging | 10W wired | |
| Stand-by | Up to 250 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 10 h (3G) | |
| Misc | Colors | White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink |
| Models | A1456, A1507, A1516, A1529, A1532, iPhone5,3, iPhone5,4 | |
| SAR | 1.15 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 1.00 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 300 EUR | |
| Our Tests | Performance | Basemark X: 2225 |
| Display | Contrast ratio: 1233:1 (nominal) / 3.512:1 (sunlight) | |
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 66dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 66dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -93.9dB / Crosstalk -80.3dB | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 52h |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Apple iPhone 5c
Advantages
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
- Fixed internal storage configuration without expandable MicroSD card support
Crafted for users who push their hardware through intensive daily workloads, the Apple iPhone 5c presents a robust, confidence-inspiring build that does not compromise on longevity. The front interface is anchored by an expansive responsive IPS LCD measuring 4 inches , engineered to maintain crisp visibility even under challenging outdoor lighting conditions.
Underneath the hood, compute resilience is marshaled by the powerful Apple A6 (32 nm). Heavy background downloads, intensive 3D rendering, and continuous navigation operate without thermal throttling or frame drops, demonstrating exemplary sustained performance. In terms of mobile photography, the camera module—centered on a 8MP primary sensor—delivers consistent detail retention, accurate shadows, and responsive point-and-shoot reliability.
Replenishment speed and cell resilience are spearheaded by a 1510mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds to keep active power users moving forward without hesitation. The Apple iPhone 5c proves itself an authoritative, high-endurance package ready for grueling everyday demands.
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