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Apple iPhone 5c phone review — specs and Genze score

Apple iPhone 5c Specifications

Supported LTE Networks

Apple

Released 2013, Sep 10

1 GB RAM · Apple A6 (32 nm)

  • 132g, 9mm thickness
  • iOS 7, up to iOS 10.3.3
  • 8GB/16GB/32GB storage, no card slot

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 2.7
Display 5
Performance 3.7
Camera 5.1
Body 5.2
Gaming 4.3
Software 9.7
Connectivity 5.8
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
Clean software
Heating
Media
Genze total: 4.8/10

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Quick specifications

4.0"

640x1136 pixels

8MP

1080p

1GB RAM

Apple A6

1510mAh

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4.8 /10
Performance 3.7/10
Battery 2.7/10
Display 5/10
Camera 5.1/10
Body 5.2/10
Gaming 4.3/10
Software 9.7/10
Connectivity 5.8/10
Sensors 7.2/10
1.30 GHz BT 4.0 2013

Updates 7 yr · No bloatware/ads

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
??? CDMA 800 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - A1532 (CDMA), A1456
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - A1532 (GSM), A1532 (CDMA), A1456
??? HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - A1507, A1529
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - A1533 (CDMA), A1453
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25 - A1532 GSM, A1532 CDMA
??? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 - A1456
??? 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - A1507
??? 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 39, 40 - A1529
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Announced 2013, September 10. Released 2013, September 20
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 124.4 x 59.2 x 9 mm (4.90 x 2.33 x 0.35 in)
Weight 132 g (4.66 oz)
Build Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM Nano-SIM
Type IPS LCD
Size 4.0 inches, 44.1 cm2 (~59.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
OS iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 10.3.3
Chipset Apple A6 (32 nm)
CPU Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based)
GPU PowerVR SGX 543MP3 (triple-core graphics)
Card slot No
Internal 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Single 8 MP, f/2.4, 33mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4??m, AF
Features LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
Single 1.2 MP
Features face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
Video 720p@30fps
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
??? 16-bit/44.1kHz audio
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC No
Radio No
USB Lightning, USB 2.0
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Type Li-Po 1510 mAh, non-removable (5.73 Wh)
Stand-by Up to 250 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 10 h (3G)
Colors White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
Models A1456, A1507, A1516, A1529, A1532, iPhone5,3, iPhone5,4
SAR 1.15 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 1.00 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body)
Price About 300 EUR
Performance Basemark X: 2225
Display Contrast ratio: 1233:1 (nominal) / 3.512:1 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 66dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 66dB
Audio quality Noise -93.9dB / Crosstalk -80.3dB
Battery (old) Endurance rating 52h

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Frequently asked questions

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What is the battery capacity of Apple iPhone 5c?

Apple iPhone 5c has a 1,510 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Apple iPhone 5c have?

Apple iPhone 5c features a 4.00-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

How much RAM does Apple iPhone 5c have?

Apple iPhone 5c is available with 1 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for Apple iPhone 5c?

Genze rates Apple iPhone 5c 4.8/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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