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The iPhone&nbsp;5C received favorable reviews.<ref>{{cite web|author=David G. Standberger |url=http://www.okazii.ro/iphone/iphone-5c/ |title=iPhone 5C review |publisher=Okazii |date= |accessdate=2014-02-14}}</ref> The pros for the 5C are the smooth iOS 7, good battery life and colorful options for the body; cons are high cost, lacking a premium feel due to the polycarbonate body, and it is too similar to iPhone 5.<ref>{{cite web|author=Gareth Beavis |url=http://www.techradar.com/us/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/iphone-5c-1179311/review |title=iPhone 5C review &#124; Phone Reviews |publisher=TechRadar |date= |accessdate=2014-06-17}}</ref>
The iPhone&nbsp;5C received favorable reviews.<ref>{{cite web|author=David G. Standberger |url=http://www.okazii.ro/iphone/iphone-5c/ |title=iPhone 5C review |publisher=Okazii |date= |accessdate=2014-02-14}}</ref> The pros for the 5C are the smooth iOS 7, the good battery life and the colorful options for the body; cons are its high cost, the lack of a premium feel due to the polycarbonate body, and its similarity to the iPhone 5.<ref>{{cite web|author=Gareth Beavis |url=http://www.techradar.com/us/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/iphone-5c-1179311/review |title=iPhone 5C review &#124; Phone Reviews |publisher=TechRadar |date= |accessdate=2014-06-17}}</ref>


===Commercial reception===
===Commercial reception===

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iPhone 5C
File:IPhone 5C.png
The front face of the blue version of the iPhone 5C
BrandApple Inc.
ManufacturerFoxcon
Slogan"For the colourful"
SeriesiPhone
Compatible networksGSM, CDMA, 3G, EVDO, HSPA+, LTE
First releasedSeptember 20, 2013; 10 years ago (2013-09-20)
Availability by regionSeptember 20, 2013
PredecessoriPhone 5
SuccessoriPhone 6
iPhone 6 Plus
RelatediPhone 5S
TypeSmartphone
Form factorBar
Dimensions124.4 mm (4.90 in) H
59.2 mm (2.33 in) W
8.97 mm (0.353 in) D
Weight132 g (4.66 oz)
Operating systemOriginal: iOS 7.0
Current: iOS 7.1.2, released June 30, 2014 (2014-06-30)
System-on-chipApple A6 (32-bit)
CPU1.3 GHz dual-core
GPUPowerVR SGX543MP3
Memory1 GB LPDDR2-1066 RAM
Storage8, 16 or 32 GB
Battery5.73 Whr (~1510 mAh)[1]
Display4 in (100 mm) diagonal
(16:9 aspect ratio),
multi-touch display,
LED backlit IPS TFT LCD,
640×1136 pixels at 326 ppi,
800:1 contrast ratio (typical),
500 cd/m2 max. brightness (typical), Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating on front
SoundSingle loudspeaker
3.5 mm TRRS, 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response (internal, headset)
3.5 mm audio jack
Microphone
Rear camera8 MP back-side illuminated sensor
HD video (1080p) at 30 frame/s
IR filter
Aperture f/2.4
5 element lens
Facial recognition (stills only)
Image stabilization
Front camera1.2 MP, HD video (720p)
Data inputsMulti-touch touchscreen display
Triple microphone configuration
3-axis gyroscope
3-axis accelerometer
Digital compass
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor
OtherTalk time: Up to 10 hours
Standby time: Up to 250 hours (10 days, 10 hours)
Internet use: Up to 8 hours (3G), up to 8 hours (LTE), up to 10 hours (Wi-Fi)
Video playback: Up to 10 hours
Audio playback: Up to 40 hours (1 day, 16 hours)
WebsiteOfficial website
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iPhone 5C (marketed with a stylized lowercase 'c' as iPhone 5c) is a touchscreen-based smartphone developed by Apple Inc. It is one of two successors to the iPhone 5 and one of two predecessors to the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus, along with its higher-end counterpart, the iPhone 5S. Apple held an event to formally introduce the iPhone 5C and 5S on September 10, 2013, and they were released on September 20, 2013,[2] therefore discontinuing sales of the previous iPhone 5, although it was the first iPhone to be released to GSM carriers such as T-Mobile since the iPhone 4.

The 5C runs on the latest iteration of the iOS operating system, iOS 7, which was announced at the company's Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2013.

The 5C uses much of the same hardware as the iPhone 5, with some iOS 7 optimization like slightly improved battery life and software-hardware color coherency. It is lacking new features from the 5S; it uses the previous A6 chip from the iPhone 5 instead of the 64-bit A7, does not have the M7 motion co-processor, does not include fingerprint recognition, does not support OpenGL ES 3.0, and lacks the Burst iSight camera mode(Burst mode is made available in iOS 8 for older devices starting from iPhone 4s) and slow-motion video recording mode, although it does support photo-taking video recording and digital zooming. Similar to the 16 (2014 model), 32 and 64GB versions of the fifth generation iPod Touch models, the iPhone 5C contains colors: blue, green, pink, yellow, and white. There are a few differences however. It uses a hard-coated polycarbonate casing instead of the metal used by the 5 and 5S, and has a black glass front instead of a white glass front.

History and purpose

Apple announced iPhone 5C, along with the iPhone 5S during a media event at its Cupertino headquarters on September 10, 2013.

The iPhone 5S becomes the new flagship of the iPhone range, the 5C is designed as a mid-range model, and the iPhone 4S continues in production but has been relegated to the entry-level of the iPhone series. The iPhone 5S 16 GB retails in the US for $199 on contract or $649 off contract, the 5C 16 GB cost for $99 on contract or $549 off-contract, and the price of the iPhone 4S 8 GB has dropped down to free with a two-year contract or $449 off-contract.[3][4]

Unlike past iPhone releases, where the previous generation model continues to be produced but sold at a lower price alongside the newest model, the iPhone 5 does not move to a lower price point as it has been discontinued in favor of the iPhone 5C. Continuing to offer the original iPhone 5 at a lower price would have cut into Apple's profit margins, thus substituting a polycarbonate case (resulting in the iPhone 5C) would save production costs (and perhaps recoup the price cut). It was believed that Apple's old strategy of using older iPhone iterations, while still successful, would not have sparked as much demand as a new iPhone would.[5]

The iPhone 5C was rumored to be the long-awaited "inexpensive iPhone" or "cheap iPhone"; however, it is a lower cost iPhone 5 which competes with the HTC One Mini and Moto X. Given Apple's premium pricing tendencies, the iPhone 5C was initially sold at prices similar to other high-end flagship smartphones released early in 2013 (and receiving discounts after being on the market for six months) such as the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One.[6] Like previous iPhones it does not compete in the feature phone segment nor the unsubsidized/prepaid category.[3][4]

On March 18, 2014 an 8 GB version of the device was released, however it is only sold in UK, France, Germany, Italy, Australia, Sweden and China.[7] On September 9, 2014 Apple replaced the iPhone 4S with this model to refresh its lineup in favor of the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, making the iPhone 5C the base model price for free with a two-year contract.

Features

Software

Main articles: iOS and iOS 7
Further information: iOS version history, iTunes Radio, and AirDrop

The iPhone 5C features iOS, Apple's mobile operating system.[8] The user interface of iOS is based on the concept of direct manipulation, using multi-touch gestures. Interlock control elements consist of sliders, switches, and buttons.[9] Interaction with the OS includes gestures such as swipe, tap, pinch, and reverse pinch, all of which have specific definitions within the context of the iOS operating system and its multi-touch interface. Internal accelerometers are used by some applications to respond to shaking the device (one common result is the undo command) or rotating it vertically (one common result is switching from portrait to landscape mode).[9]

The iPhone 5C is supplied with iOS 7, released on September 20, 2013.[10] Jonathan Ive, the designer of iOS 7's new elements, described the update as "bringing order to complexity", highlighting features such as refined typography, new icons, translucency, layering, physics, and gyroscope-driven parallaxing as some of the major changes to the design.[11] The design of both iOS 7 and OS X Mavericks (version 10.9) noticeably depart from skeuomorphic elements such as green felt in Game Center, wood in Newsstand, and leather in Calendar, in favor of flatter graphic design.[11]

The phone can act as a hotspot, sharing its Internet connection over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB, and also accesses the App Store, an online application distribution platform for iOS developed and maintained by Apple. The service allows users to browse and download applications from the iTunes Store that were developed with Xcode and the iOS SDK and were published through Apple.[12]

iOS 7 adds AirDrop, an ad-hoc Wi-Fi sharing platform. Users can share files with an iPhone 5 onwards, the iPod Touch (5th generation), iPad (4th generation), or iPad Mini.[13][14] The operating system also adds Control Center, which gives iOS users access to commonly used controls and apps. By swiping up from any screen–including the Lock screen–users can do such things as switch to Airplane mode, turn Wi-Fi on or off, adjust the display brightness and similar basic functions of the device. It also includes a new integrated flashlight function to operate the reverse camera's flash LED as a flashlight.[15]

The iPhone 5C functions as a media player, and includes Apple Maps and Passbook. The mapping application includes turn-by-turn navigation spoken directions, 3D views in some major cities and real-time traffic.[16] Users can rotate their device horizontally to landscape mode to access a collage of album covers.

The 5C includes Siri, an intelligent personal assistant and knowledge navigator. The application uses a natural language user interface to answer questions, make recommendations, and perform actions by delegating requests to a set of Web services. Apple claims that the software adapts to the user's individual preferences over time and personalizes results.[17] iOS 7 adds new male and female voices, new system setting functionalities, a redesign to match the rest of the operating system, and integration with Twitter, Wikipedia, Bing, and Photos.[18]

Facebook comes integrated through Apple's native apps. Facebook features can be directly accessed from within native apps such as Calendar which can sync Facebook events, or use Facebook's like button from within the Apple App Store.[19][20] iTunes Radio, an internet radio service, is also included on the iPhone 5C. It is a free, ad-supported service available to all iTunes users, featuring Siri integration on iOS. Users are able to skip tracks, customize stations, and purchase the station's songs from the iTunes Store. Users can also search through their history of previous songs.[21]

Design

The phone has been redesigned using high quality polycarbonate housing, which is strengthened by a steel band. However due to the material of design changes, the phone weighs 132 grams, which is 20 grams heavier than both the 5 and the 5S, but still lighter than older iPhone models. The design of the iPhone 5C is also considerably thinner and is closely similar to the design of the iPod Touch (5th generation) models, which is also available in a variety of colors, but in a different coating finish.. Other minor changes include a different camera assembly and the design of the mute/ringer switch. This iPhone received positive reviews for its design claiming that it is the most durable iPhone ever. Unlike subsequent models, the iPhone 5C is offered in five colours (blue, green, yellow. pink and white).

Hardware

The iPhone 5C uses most of the same hardware as the iPhone 5, with some minor changes.

The iPhone 5C uses a system on chip (SoC), called the Apple A6, the same chip that powered the iPhone 5.[22] The SoC comprises a 1.3 GHz dual-core processor, 1 GB of RAM and a tri-core PowerVR SGX543MP3 running at 266 MHz.[23][24]

The iPhone 5C has new LTE antennas that now cover more LTE bands than any other smartphone according to Apple.[25] The device is made up of a unibody hard-coated polycarbonate body with a steel-reinforced frame, which also acts as an antenna. The iPhone 5C is available in multiple bright colors for the back — blue, green, pink, yellow, and white, with a black glass front.[26] It features a 4-inch Retina, multi-touch display, which has a 640×1136 pixel resolution. Storage capacities available are fixed at 8, 16, or 32 GB; plug-in memory cards are not supported.

The iPhone 5C retains the 8 MP back camera similar to the iPhone 5 but with a different camera assembly. The front camera, which is accessible through the FaceTime and camera app has a lower resolution, at 1.2 megapixels. The rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery with a charge capacity of 1510mAh[1] is slightly improved upon iPhone 5's 1440mAh battery. It is integrated and cannot be replaced by the user. It is rated at ≤225 hours of standby time and ≤8 hours of talk time.[27]

The iPhone 5C does not have the new features of the iPhone 5S. It does not have the iPhone 5S' Touch ID fingerprint scanner. It also does not have the M7 motion co-processor. However it does support snapping still photos while video recording and 3x digital zooming.

Apple accessories

A blue iPhone 5C in the Apple-produced black case.

During the iPhone's media event, Apple announced a case for the iPhone 5C that is available in six colors: black, white, pink, yellow, blue, and green. Holes are cut out of the case to show the color of the iPhone's back through the case, making for an almost two-tone looking device. The cases and phone colors make for thirty different color combinations.[28] The inside of the case is lined with soft microfiber, with the outside being made of silicone. This is the first time Apple released a case for an iPhone since the iPhone 4 with the iPhone 4 Bumpers.

Apple also released a previously announced dock for the iPhone 5C,[29] the first time Apple has made a dock since the iPhone 4. It has received overwhelmingly negative reviews on Apple's online store.

Reception

Critical reception

The iPhone 5C received favorable reviews.[30] The pros for the 5C are the smooth iOS 7, the good battery life and the colorful options for the body; cons are its high cost, the lack of a premium feel due to the polycarbonate body, and its similarity to the iPhone 5.[31]

Commercial reception

iPhone 5S and 5C sold over nine million units in the first three days, which sets a record for first weekend smartphone sales,[32] with the 5S selling three times more units than iPhone 5C. After the first day of release, 1% of all iPhones in the US were iPhone 5S's, while 0.3% were iPhone 5C's.[33]

Commentators viewed iPhone 5C as a flop because of supply chain cuts signifying a decline in demand in October 2013.[34] Six months after the release of the iPhone 5C, on 25 March 2014, Apple announced that sales of the iPhone brand has crossed 500 million units.[35]

See also

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Preceded by iPhone 5C / iPhone 5S
7th generation 		Succeeded by
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