Apple iPhone 5c
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Name: iPhone 5c
Brand: Apple
Rating: 9.00 (18 reviews)

4.0"
640 x 1136 pixels

8 MP
1.2 MP front

Apple A6
Dual-core, 1300 MHz

RAM: 1 GB
MEMORY: 32 GB
BATTERY: 1507 mAh (10h 3G talk time)

Announced: Sep 10, 2013
Market status: Released
Release date: Sep 20, 2013

Features: Fingerprint Lightweight Thin LTE Waterproof NFC Dual SIM

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US carrier availability

Discontinued: Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, U.S. Cellular, Cricket, Virgin Mobile, Boost Mobile, Alltel

PhoneArena rating:

9 Click to read the full review

User rating:

8.8 Based on 18 User reviews

Pros

Small dimensions (4.90 x 2.33 x 0.35 inches)

Cons

Proprietary USB connector
Low pixel density screen (326 ppi)

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Description

The iPhone 5c replaces the iPhone 5 in the Apple stable, inheriting its internals, like the A6 processor, 4" screen and 8 MP camera, but wraps them up in "unapologetically plastic" candy chassis that can be mixed and matched in many colors with the new slotted cases. It is Apple's first take at the upper mid-range concept, and runs the newest iOS 7 without a hitch.

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Display

Display size:
- 4.0 inches
Resolution:
- 640 x 1136 pixels
Pixel density:
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.
- 326 ppi
Technology:
Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.
- IPS LCD
Screen-to-body ratio:
Screen-to-body ratio - Shows what part of the frontal area of a phone its screen occupies.
- 59.93 %
Peak brightness:
- 500 cd/m2 (nit)
Features:
- Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Camera

Rear:
- - Single camera
Main camera:
- - 8 megapixels
- - Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
- Specifications:
  - Aperture size:
    Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass.
    F2.4; Focal length:
    Focal length - The lower (shorter) the focal length number, the wider the shot will be. Conversely, longer focal length cameras produce narrower frames, which can be used for telephoto (zoomed-in) purposes.
    33 mm; Sensor size:
    Sensor size - A bigger camera sensor is able to capture more light, and thus produce better photos.
    1/3.2"
Flash:
- LED
Video recording:
- - 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps)
- Features:
  - Time-lapse video, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Digital image stabilization
Front:
- - 1.2 megapixels

Design

Dimensions:
- 4.90 x 2.33 x 0.35 inches (124.4 x 59.2 x 8.97 mm)
Weight:
- 4.66 oz (132 g)
  the average is 5.9 oz (168 g)
Materials:
- Main body: Plastic
Colors:
- Pink, Yellow, Green, Blue, White

Hardware & Performance

System chip:
System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.
- Apple A6
Processor:
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.
- Dual-core, 1300 MHz, Swift
GPU:
GPU - The graphics processor is important for the smooth operation of the system and especially in games and other applications that may involve complex graphics and animations.
- - PowerVR SGX543MP3
Memory:
Memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.
- - 1 GB
Internal storage:
Internal storage - Bigger storage capacity allows you to keep more content saved onto your device, such as more applications, photos or video. Games and video content typically take up the biggest amount of storage space.
- 32 GB
OS:
- iOS (10.x, 9.x, 8.x, 7.x)

Battery

Capacity:
Capacity - The bigger, the better! However, battery capacity is not the only factor that has an effect on battery life. Those include the chipset in use, the software running on the device, as well as the consumer's unique usage pattern.
- 1507 mAh
Stand-by time:
Stand-by time - As rated by manufacturer.
- 10.4 days (250 hours)
  the average is 20 days (482 h)
Talk time (3G):
Talk time (3G) - As rated by manufacturer.
- 10.00 hours
  the average is 22 h (1329 min)
Music playback:
Music playback - As rated by manufacturer.
- 40.00 hours
Video playback:
Video playback - As rated by manufacturer.
- 10.00 hours

Cellular

GSM:
- 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
UMTS:
- 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
LTE (FDD):
- Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25
Data:
- LTE Cat 3 (100/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS
SIM type:
- Nano SIM

Connectivity

Bluetooth:
- - 4.0
Wi-Fi:
- - 802.11 a, b, g, n, dual-band
- Mobile hotspot:
  Mobile hotspot - Turns your phone into a Wi-Fi access point to which other Wi-Fi-capable devices can connect. These devices can then access the internet via your phone's data connectivity.
  - Yes
USB:
- - Yes
- Connector:
  - Proprietary
- Features:
  - USB charging
Location:
Location - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. The most common types are GPS and A-GPS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization.
- GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Other:
- UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop

Phone features

Sensors:
- - Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Notifications:
- Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Hearing aid compatibility:
- - M3, T4
Other features:
- Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording

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Multimedia

Screen mirroring:
- TV-out
Speakers:
- Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Headphones connector:
- 3.5mm
Additional microphone(s):
- - for Noise cancellation, Video recording

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:
FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.
- Date approved:
  Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission
  - 20 Sep 2013
- - FCC ID value:
    FCC ID value - Shows the FCC Identifying value of the particular phone
    BCG-E2694B link
FCC measured SAR:
FCC measured SAR - Working closely with federal health and safety agencies, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the FCC has adopted limits for safe exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy. These limits are given in terms of a unit referred to as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR), which is a measure of the amount of radio frequency energy absorbed by the body when using a mobile phone. The FCC requires cell phone manufacturers to ensure that their phones comply with these objective limits for safe exposure. Any cell phone at or below these SAR levels (that is, any phone legally sold in the U.S.) is a "safe" phone, as measured by these standards. The FCC limit for public exposure from cellular telephones is an SAR level of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg).
- Head:
  - 1.19 W/kg
- Body:
  - 1.17 W/kg
- Simultaneous Transmission:
  - 1.57 W/kg
- Wireless Router:
  - 1.17 W/kg

Shopping information

In The Box:
- Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation

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Alternative variants

We list only the specs that are different than the main variant

Apple iPhone 5c

with 16 GB storage

Differences from the main variant:

Internal storage:
Internal storage - Bigger storage capacity allows you to keep more content saved onto your device, such as more applications, photos or video. Games and video content typically take up the biggest amount of storage space.
- 16 GB

Apple iPhone 5c (A1532)

Differences from the main variant:

CDMA:
CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life.
- 800, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz

FCC measured SAR:
FCC measured SAR - Working closely with federal health and safety agencies, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the FCC has adopted limits for safe exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy. These limits are given in terms of a unit referred to as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR), which is a measure of the amount of radio frequency energy absorbed by the body when using a mobile phone. The FCC requires cell phone manufacturers to ensure that their phones comply with these objective limits for safe exposure. Any cell phone at or below these SAR levels (that is, any phone legally sold in the U.S.) is a "safe" phone, as measured by these standards. The FCC limit for public exposure from cellular telephones is an SAR level of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg).
- Head:
  - 0.85 W/kg
- Body:
  - 1.19 W/kg

Apple iPhone 5c (A1456)

Differences from the main variant:

CDMA:
CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life.
- 800, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz
LTE (FDD):
- Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26

FCC approval:
FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.
- Date approved:
  Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission
  - 20 Sep 2013
- - FCC ID value:
    FCC ID value - Shows the FCC Identifying value of the particular phone
    BCG-E2644A link
FCC measured SAR:
FCC measured SAR - Working closely with federal health and safety agencies, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the FCC has adopted limits for safe exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy. These limits are given in terms of a unit referred to as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR), which is a measure of the amount of radio frequency energy absorbed by the body when using a mobile phone. The FCC requires cell phone manufacturers to ensure that their phones comply with these objective limits for safe exposure. Any cell phone at or below these SAR levels (that is, any phone legally sold in the U.S.) is a "safe" phone, as measured by these standards. The FCC limit for public exposure from cellular telephones is an SAR level of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg).
- Head:
  - 1.19 W/kg
- Body:
  - 1.18 W/kg
- Simultaneous Transmission:
  - 1.59 W/kg
- Wireless Router:
  - 1.19 W/kg

Apple iPhone 5c (A1507)

Differences from the main variant:

UMTS:
- 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
LTE (FDD):
- Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20

Apple iPhone 5c (A1529)

Differences from the main variant:

UMTS:
- 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
LTE (FDD):
- Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20
LTE (TDD):
- Bands 38, 39, 40

FCC approval:
FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.
- Date approved:
  Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission
  - 20 Sep 2013
- - FCC ID value:
    FCC ID value - Shows the FCC Identifying value of the particular phone
    BCG-E2694A link
FCC measured SAR:
FCC measured SAR - Working closely with federal health and safety agencies, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the FCC has adopted limits for safe exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy. These limits are given in terms of a unit referred to as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR), which is a measure of the amount of radio frequency energy absorbed by the body when using a mobile phone. The FCC requires cell phone manufacturers to ensure that their phones comply with these objective limits for safe exposure. Any cell phone at or below these SAR levels (that is, any phone legally sold in the U.S.) is a "safe" phone, as measured by these standards. The FCC limit for public exposure from cellular telephones is an SAR level of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg).
- Head:
  - 1.19 W/kg
- Body:
  - 1.15 W/kg
- Simultaneous Transmission:
  - 1.57 W/kg
- Wireless Router:
  - 1.18 W/kg

Apple iPhone 5c

with 8 GB storage

Differences from the main variant:

Internal storage:
Internal storage - Bigger storage capacity allows you to keep more content saved onto your device, such as more applications, photos or video. Games and video content typically take up the biggest amount of storage space.
- 8 GB

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