Apple iPhone 5C

Apple iPhone 5C 3D preview

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4-inch Retina
Apple A6
8MP iSight
1.2MP FaceTime
16GB / 32GB
10hr Talk Time
Lightning
LTE Support
Bluetooth 4.0
Polycarbonate

Display System

4-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch

1136-by-640-pixel resolution at 326 ppi

Platform

Apple A6 chip

Launched with iOS 7

Camera System

8MP iSight rear camera (f/2.4)

1.2MP FaceTime front camera

Battery Life

Up to 10 hours talk time on 3G

Up to 10 hours video playback

Connectivity

LTE, UMTS/HSPA+, GSM/EDGE

Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n (2.4/5GHz)

Storage & SIM

16GB / 32GB internal storage

Nano-SIM card slot

  • Announcement: 10 September 2013
  • Released: 20 September 2013
  • Canonical model family: A1456 / A1507 / A1516 / A1529 / A1532
  • Regional variants / SKU codes listed in source: The iPhone 5C is identified by the model numbers A1456, A1507, A1516, A1529, and A1532, which correspond to various regional cellular configurations.
  • Dimensions: 4.90 x 2.33 x 0.35 inches (124.4 x 59.2 x 8.97 mm)
  • Weight: 4.65 ounces (132 grams)
  • Materials: Hard-coated polycarbonate back, flat glass front.
  • Colours: White, blue, pink, green, yellow.
  • Type: Retina display, Multi-Touch
  • Resolution: 1136-by-640-pixel at 326 ppi
  • Contrast Ratio: 800:1 (typical)
  • Brightness: 500 cd/m2 (typical)
  • Coating: Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
  • Rear Camera: 8MP iSight, f/2.4 aperture, LED flash, autofocus, panorama, face detection.
  • Video Recording: 1080p HD at 30 fps, video stabilisation, 3x zoom.
  • Front Camera: 1.2MP FaceTime, 720p HD video recording.
  • Chipset: Apple A6
  • Operating System: iOS 7 (at launch)
  • Sensors: Three-axis gyro, accelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor.
  • Battery: Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion.
  • Charging: Via Lightning connector to computer or power adapter.
  • Audio Playback: Up to 40 hours.
  • Internet Use: Up to 8 hours on 3G, 10 hours on LTE/Wi-Fi.
  • Cellular: LTE, UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA, GSM/EDGE (varies by model).
  • Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.0.
  • Location: Assisted GPS and GLONASS, digital compass.
  • Audio: 3.5mm stereo headphone minijack, built-in speaker, microphone.

The iPhone 5C serves as a durable, colourful entry in the iPhone lineup, utilising a polycarbonate shell and the A6 chip. It supports a wide range of LTE bands across its regional variants and features a 4-inch Retina display. While it lacks modern biometric features, it remains a notable device for its design and integration with the iOS 7 ecosystem.

Launch Price (MSRP): Current Market Price:
US$549