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Apple iPhone 5c#4686

Released: 2013, September 20

Apple iPhone 5c

Overall Score

31.7

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4686)31.7
Performance(#6270)42.9
Camera(#5239)30.2
Display(#5781)55.4
Battery(#7382)15.8
Build(#589)82.2
Connectivity(#3659)53.4
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The Apple iPhone 5c features a compact design with dimensions of 124.4 x 59.2 x 9 mm and a weight of 132 grams, utilizing a glass front and plastic back in multiple color options.
  • Its 4.0-inch IPS LCD display has a resolution of 640 x 1136 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 326 ppi, but lacks HDR support.
  • Powered by the Apple A6 chipset, it includes a dual-core 1.3 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, providing adequate performance for basic tasks.
  • The rear camera is 8 MP with an f/2.4 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front-facing camera is 1.2 MP.
  • The battery capacity is 1510 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
  • Running on iOS 7, it is upgradable to iOS 10.3.3, ensuring access to various features and updates.
  • Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The device lacks stereo speakers and features a standard headphone jack.
  • Overall, the iPhone 5c combines a colorful design with decent performance and camera capabilities for its time.

Specifications

General

Release Date2013, September 20
Announced2013, September 10
DescriptionSupported LTE Networks

Display

Size4"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI640
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetApple A6 (32 nm)
CPUDual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based)
GPUPowerVR SGX 543MP3 (triple-core graphics)
Memory8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, f/2.4, 33mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera1.2 MP
Front Camera Featuresface detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity1510 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 1510 mAh, non-removable (5.73 Wh)
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions124.4 x 59.2 x 9 mm (4.90 x 2.33 x 0.35 in)
Weight132 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsWhite, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
Foldable✗
SAR1.15 W/kg (head)     1.17 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBLightning, USB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemiOS 7, upgradable to iOS 10.3.3
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass