Overall Score
58.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#3429)58.5
Performance(#6587)54.3
Camera(#5030)42.1
Display(#2164)76.5
Battery(#2665)56.0
Build(#45)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Apple iPhone 5c
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.4, 33mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Front Camera1.2 MP
Front Camera Details1.2 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video720p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1510 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 1510 mAh, non-removable (5.73 Wh)
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
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
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemiOS 7, upgradable to iOS 10.3.3
OS VersioniOS 7, upgradable to iOS 10.3.3
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes