Apple has a wide range of smartphones that enthusiasts can pick, based on the capabilities and their needs. iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S are two of the most well-known phones from Apple.
Most people find it somewhat challenging to tell the difference between these two flagship phones. Both the phones were released at almost the same time and their release caused a big stir in the world of smartphones.
So, what sets these two apart?
Their Design
The construction of these two phones is very different. iPhone 5S is largely made of metal, whereas, iPhone 5C is mostly made of plastic. This is undoubtedly the biggest and most noticeable difference, between these two iPhone’s.
Since the cover materials are different, the designs of the phones are also different, to maximize on the material. iPhone 5C has smooth edges and curved shape. Conversely, iPhone 5S looks more like a stuffy and serious alternative.
The rears of both phones cannot be opened; so you do not have any access to the battery. The Sim card slot is located on the side of the phones. As you would expect, both phones have excellent build quality. You will not find any squeaky parts, and you will not find any wide seams.
Although both the 5C and 5S are of the same size, the 5C is slightly thicker at 9mm. The 5S is only 7.6mm thick. As a result, the 5S has a weight of 112 grams while the 5C has a weight of 132 grams.
All these differences work for both phones, and they help bring the individuality of these phones. If you are a user, who only seeks fun, the 5C is the phone for you. If you are searching for a more refined phone, go for the 5S.
The Screen
Both smartphones have 4inch screens and a 326ppi density. They thus give the same display quality. They have great contrast, production of color is excellent, and brightness is remarkable.
The Camera and Processor
iPhone 5C comes with a 5 megapixel LED flash camera and a 3.2 sensor. iPhone 5S comes with an 8 megapixel LED, TrueTone flash with slo-mo mode and 1/3 sensor.
As for the processor, iPhone 5S has an Apple A7, 64-bit processor with 1GB RAM, while iPhone 5C has the Apple A6, 32 BIT processor with 1GB RAM. This goes to show that the 5S’ processor is more powerful than the 5C’s processor.
Their Colors
iPhone 5S comes in 3 different colors – silver, dark grey and gold colors, while the iPhone 5C comes in 5 different colors – green, white, yellow, pink and blue. This is a huge improvement from the conventional black and silver colors that are common in almost all Apple products.
Pricing
iPhone 5S has a slightly higher price tag than the iPhone 5C. iPhone 5S has a price tag of about $922, while iPhone 5C costs about $787. It is quite rare and hard to get any special deal on an iPhone.
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