iPhone 5c

Please note that this "CDMA" A1456 iPhone 5c model is compatible with LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, and 26, in addition to both CDMA EV-DO and GSM connectivity. It is intended for use on Sprint in the US and on KDDI and Softbank in Japan.

All iPhone 5c models, regardless of network support, feature a 4-inch (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch IPS LED-backlit "retina display" with a 1136x640 resolution (326 ppi). They have dual cameras: a rear 8-megapixel, 1080p "iSight" camera and a front 1.2-megapixel, 720p "FaceTime" camera. The device is housed in a polycarbonate "unibody" case available in five bright colors: white, pink, yellow, blue, or green.

Each iPhone 5c is driven by a 1.3 GHz dual-core "Apple A6" processor, has 1 GB of RAM, and was offered with 8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB of flash storage. This model supports dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and 4G/LTE. It includes a bottom-mounted headphone jack and uses the "Lightning" connector for charging and data transfer.

Apple's battery life estimates for the iPhone 5c models are up to 40 hours of audio playback, 10 hours of 3G talk time, 8 hours of 3G internet use, 10 hours of 4G/LTE internet use, 10 hours of Wi-Fi internet use, 10 hours of video playback, and 250 hours of standby.

In the US, this "CDMA" A1456 iPhone 5c was initially sold subsidized and locked to Sprint with 16 GB or 32 GB of storage for US$99 or US$199, respectively, with a two-year contract. On September 9, 2014, Apple replaced the 16 GB and 32 GB versions with an 8 GB model, which was available for free when locked to Sprint. This model was completely discontinued on September 9, 2015.

The iPhone 5c represented a bold departure from Apple's traditional design philosophy, introducing vibrant polycarbonate construction that polarized critics while attracting a new demographic of users. Reviewers appreciated its solid performance inherited from the iPhone 5, combined with improved battery life and a more durable exterior that resisted damage better than glass predecessors. The colorful approach demonstrated Apple's recognition of diverse consumer preferences, even as some questioned the premium pricing for a plastic device. Despite mixed reception, the 5c succeeded in making iOS more accessible to budget-conscious consumers while maintaining the quality standards expected from Apple products.