Apple iPhone 5c Specs

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Apple iPhone 5c Review
8.8

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.

This device is also known as Apple A1507

Pros

  • Small dimensions (4.90 x 2.33 x 0.35 inches)
I want it 56 users
I have it 40 users
I had it 44 users

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Display

Size: 4.0-inch
Resolution: 1136 x 640 px, 326 PPI
Technology: IPS LCD
Screen-to-body: 59.93 %
Colors: 16 777 216
Peak brightness: 500 cd/m2 (nit)
Features: Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip: Apple A6
Processor: Dual-core, 1300 MHz, Swift
GPU: PowerVR SGX543MP3
RAM: 1GB (LPDDR2)
Internal storage: 32GB, not expandable
OS: iOS (10.x, 9.x, 8.x, 7.x) Screenshots
Device type: Smartphone

Battery

Capacity: 1507 mAh
Type: Li - Ion, Not user replaceable

Camera

Rear: Single camera Camera samples
Main camera: 8 MP (Autofocus, BSI sensor)
Specifications: Aperture size: F2.4
Focal length: 33 mm
Sensor size: 1/3.2"
Flash: LED
Video recording: 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features: Time-lapse video, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, EIS
Front: 1.2 MP
Video capture: 1280x720 (HD)
Dimensions: 4.90 x 2.33 x 0.35 inches
(124.4 x 59.2 x 8.97 mm)
Weight: 4.66 oz (132.0 g)
Materials: Back: Plastic
Keys: Left: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors: Pink, Yellow, Green, Blue, White

Cellular

4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 8(900), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+)
3G: Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Data Speed: LTE Cat 3 (100/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS
SIM type: Nano SIM

Multimedia

Headphones: 3.5mm jack
Speakers: Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features: Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring: TV-out
Additional microphone(s): Noise cancellation, Video recording

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth: 4.0
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a, b, g, n, dual-band
Hotspot
USB: Lightning
Features: Mass storage device, Charging
Hearing aid compatible: M3, T4
Location: GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other: UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop

Phone features

Notifications: Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features: Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:
Date approved: Sep 20, 2013
FCC ID value: BCG-E2694B
Measured SAR:
Head: 1.19 W/kg
Body: 1.17 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.57 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.17 W/kg

Buyers information

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

Availability

Officially announced: Sep 10, 2013
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Alternative variants

Apple iPhone 5c
with 16 GB storage
Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage: 16GB
Apple iPhone 5c
A1532
Differences from the main variant:
Measured SAR:
Head: 0.85 W/kg
Body: 1.19 W/kg
Apple iPhone 5c
A1456
Differences from the main variant:
4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+)
FCC approval:
Date approved: Sep 20, 2013
FCC ID value: BCG-E2644A
Measured SAR:
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 for Europe
Differences from the main variant:
4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD)
3G: Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Apple iPhone 5c
A1529
Differences from the main variant:
4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD)
4G (TDD): Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300)
3G: Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100)
FCC approval:
Date approved: Sep 20, 2013
FCC ID value: BCG-E2694A
Measured SAR:
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: 8GB

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User Reviews

Overall User Rating
Build quality
8.6
Camera quality
8.7
Performance
9
Display
9.3
Battery life and charging
7.3
Rating breakdown (out of 10)
6
Good phone for kid
Phone owned for more than a year

Phone battery dies after a couple of hours, my texts don't work sometimes, my passcode doesn't work sometimes. I've had this phone since it came out and it's not the best phone to own, I won't get another 5c.

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8
GOOD SOLID phone
Phone owned for less than a year

This is a good phone and very solid. iOS very easy to use but non customizable. Happy with it except for low RAM and poor build. Camera is poor too. Apps are very good. Hardware seems good as the everyday use is good. poor battery. Can't use without a case. Dropped it from 40cm and got a small crack but display very good 4 inch. Overall good phone.

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8
Good overall
Phone owned for more than a year

It was compact when launched but not anymore.. Still good to have for small hands though.. But i cant use it anymore specially with iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are here.. And one more thing is the camera.. Low in quality.

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