iPhone 5c

iPhone 5c

iPhone

Discontinued
Released: September 10, 2013Discontinued on: September 9, 2015
United States: N/A

Overview

Please be aware that this A1507 iPhone 5c model, compatible with LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, and 20, as well as select UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA networks, is primarily intended for European markets such as the UK, France, and Germany, and is also sold in the Middle East.


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


Each iPhone 5c is powered by a 1.3 GHz dual-core "Apple A6" processor, has 1 GB of RAM, and was available with 8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB of flash storage. The 8 GB option was introduced on March 18, 2014, in the UK, France, and Germany, and later in sixteen other European countries on April 16, 2014. The 16 GB and 32 GB versions were discontinued on September 9, 2014. This model also supports dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and 4G/LTE, featuring a bottom-mounted headphone jack and a "Lightning" connector.


Apple's battery 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.


Pricing varied by country. In the UK, this A1507 iPhone 5c was initially sold unlocked and contract-free for £469 (16 GB) and £549 (32 GB). On September 9, 2014, Apple replaced the 16 GB and 32 GB models with an 8 GB version, which was available unlocked for £319. Various subsidized pricing plans were also available with contracts until the model was fully discontinued on September 9, 2015.

Evaluation

The European iPhone 5c variant received favorable reviews from technology publications across the continent, with critics praising its vibrant color options and robust LTE support for European networks. Reviewers appreciated how the device brought a fresh, youthful energy to Apple's lineup while maintaining compatibility with the diverse carrier landscape across EU markets. The polycarbonate design, initially met with skepticism, won over critics who found it both durable and comfortable in daily use. Technology journalists particularly noted the device's ability to attract Android converts with its combination of iOS simplicity, reasonable pricing, and distinctive personality, establishing the 5c as a successful experiment in expanding Apple's market reach beyond traditional premium segments.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiPhone5,4
Apple Model NoA1507 (EMC 2694*)
Apple Order NoME499B/A
Apple SubfamilyiPhone 5c

Price

Price Table
Original PriceN/A
United StatesN/A
Austria€549, €599, €699
Belgium€549, €599, €699
BrazilR$1999, R$2399
DenmarkDKK 4,199, 4,599, 5,399
Finland€549, €599, €699
France€599, €699 (8 GB €559)
Germany€549, €599, €699
Ireland€549, €599, €699
Italy€579, €629, €729
Luxembourg€521,78, €569,30, €664,34
Netherlands€549, €599, €699
NorwayNOK 4.490, 4.890, 5.790
Portugal€549, €599, €699
Spain€549, €599, €699
SwedenSEK 4.795, 5.295, 6.295
SwitzerlandCHF 599, 649, 779
United Kingdom£429, £469, £549

Body

Body Table
Form FactoriPhone 5c
Case TypeHandheld
Housing ColorColors
Dimensions4.90 x 2.33 x 0.35 in / 124.46 x 59.18 x 8.89 mm
Avg. Weight4.65 oz / 132 g

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypeApple A6
Processor Speed1.3 GHz
Processors1 (2 Cores)
Onboard RAM1 GB
Geekbench 2 (32)1637
Geekbench 3 (32)1251
Geekbench 4 (SC)743
Geekbench 4 (MC)1191

Storage

Storage Table
Storage Capacity8, 16, 32 GB

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display4" Retina
Display Resolution1136x640 (326 ppi)
Camera8.0 Megapixels

Media Support

Media Support Table
Audio SupportApple reports that the iPhone 5c supports "AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV."
Video SupportApple reports that the iPhone 5c supports "H.264 video up to 1080p, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format."It also supports AirPlay Mirroring and video out to the Apple TV 2nd Gen or 3rd Gen as well as video mirroring and video out "up to" 1080p through the Lightning Digital AV Adapter and the Lightning to VGA Adapter.
Photo SupportApple does not formally specify photo formats for the iPhone 5c. However, it can sync photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats, from iTunes and iCloud.

Wired Connectivity

Wired Connectivity Table
ConnectivityUSB
PortsLightning, Headphone
USB SupportSync & Charge

Wireless Connectivity

Wireless Connectivity Table
Cell NetworkGSM/LTE
Standard Wireless802.11a/b/g/n
Standard Bluetooth4.0

Power

Power Table
Battery TypeLithium Ion
Battery Life (Music)40 Hours
Battery Life (Voice)10 Hours
Standby Time250 Hours

Software

Software Table
Pre-Installed OSiOS 7.0 (11A466)
Maximum OSiOS 10.3.4
Mac SupportMac OS X 10.6.8
Windows SupportWindows XP SP3/Vista/7/8

Accessories

Accessories Table
ControllerMulti-touch
Incl. AccessoriesShips with "Apple EarPods [headphones] with Remote and Mic, Lightning to USB cable, [and] a USB power adapter."In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells inexpensive headphones, cases and other accessories for this iPhone.Also see: What is the best external keyboard for the iPhone?