iPhone 5c

The iPhone 5c was a smartphone designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. It was unveiled on September 10, 2013, and released on September 20, 2013, alongside its higher-end counterpart, the iPhone 5s. The “c” in the iPhone 5c’s name stands for “colour. It was available in a variety of bright, colourful polycarbonate cases, unlike the traditional black and white colours of previous iPhones.

The display of the iPhone 5c is a 4-inch Retina display with a resolution of 640 x 1136 pixels and a pixel density of 326 pixels per inch (ppi). Here’s a breakdown of the details:

• Size: 4 inches diagonally
• Panel type: In-plane switching (IPS) LCD
• Resolution: 640 x 1136 pixels
• Pixel density: 326 ppi
• Aspect ratio: 16:9
• Multi-touch: Yes, it supports up to 5 simultaneous touches

The iPhone 5c came in three storage capacities:

8GB: This was the base storage option and the most affordable. However, after accounting for the operating system and pre-installed apps, it offered very limited user storage space, often criticized for being “unusable” by users.

16GB: This option provided a bit more breathing room for apps, photos, and other data.

32GB: This was the highest storage capacity offered for the iPhone 5c and provided the most flexibility for users who needed to store a significant amount of data on their phones.

It’s important to note that the iPhone 5c lacks a microSD card slot, so the chosen storage capacity is fixed and cannot be expanded later.

iPhone 5c dimensions:

• Weight: 132 grams (4.65 ounces)
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 124.4 mm (4.90 inches)
  • Width: 59.2 mm (2.33 inches)
  • Thickness: 8.97 mm (0.35 inch)

iPhone 5c Chip:

A6 chip

NETWORK Technology:

Model A1507: This model supports the following cellular and wireless technologies:

Cellular: UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz), GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)

Wireless: 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.0

Model A1456: This model supports the following cellular and wireless technologies:

      Cellular: CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1900 MHz)

      Wireless: 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.0

Important notes:

The iPhone 5c does not support the latest cellular network technologies like 5G or even the wider adoption of LTE bands. It’s crucial to check the model number of your iPhone 5c (located on the back of the device) to determine its specific cellular and wireless capabilities. Even within the same model, carrier-specific versions might have slight variations in supported bands.

It’s important to remember that the iPhones 5c is no longer supported by Apple, and its cellular network compatibility might become increasingly limited over time as carriers phase out older technologies.

iPhone 5c Camera Quality:

The iPhone 5c features a rear-facing camera called the iSight camera with these specifications:

• Megapixels: 8MP
• Aperture: f/2.4
• Flash: LED flash
• Sensor: Backside illumination sensor
• Lens: Five-element lens

    Additional features: Autofocus, tap to focus, face detection, panorama, photo geotagging. While not the most advanced camera system today, it offered decent image quality for its time. Here are some additional details:

• Image resolution: Up to 3264 x 2448 pixels
• Video recording: 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps
• Front-facing camera: 1.2 MP FaceTime HD camera for video calling and selfies

It’s important to remember that the iPhone 5c was released in 2013, and camera technology has significantly advanced since then. Compared to modern smartphones, the iPhone 5c’s camera might capture less detailed photos with lower resolution and lack features like multiple lenses, night mode, and better low-light performance.

Video recording:

•     Resolution: 1080p HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
•     Frame rate: 30 fps (frames per second)
•     Audio: Stereo audio recording
•     Video stabilization: None (electronic stabilization was introduced later in iPhone models)

While it can capture basic HD videos, the lacks various features found in modern smartphones:

•     Higher resolution options: Newer iPhones offer 4K and even 8K recording capabilities.
•     Higher frame rates: Modern iPhones allow for slow-motion recording at high frame rates, like 240 fps or even 960 fps.
•     Video stabilization: Electronic video stabilization helps reduce shakiness in videos, which is absent in the iPhone 5c.
•     HDR video: Newer iPhones capture videos with High Dynamic Range (HDR) for better dynamic range and colour reproduction.

iPhone 5c Battery:

Replaceable 1,510 mAh lithium-ion (Li-Po) battery. Here’s a summary of its power and battery details:

Battery Capacity: 1,510 mAh

Talk Time:

• Up to 10 hours on 3G

Standby Time:

• Up to 250 hours

Internet Use:

• Up to 8 hours on 3G
• Up to 10 hours on LTE
• Up to 10 hours on Wi-Fi

Video Playback:

• Up to 10 hours

Audio Playback:

• Up to 40 hours

Charging:

The iPhone 5c charges via a Lightning connector to a computer system or a power adapter.

Sim card:

The iPhone 5c uses a nano-SIM card. This is the smallest SIM card size introduced by Apple and is still the standard size used in most iPhones today (as of October 2023).

• Number of SIM slots: The iPhone 5c only has one SIM slot. This means it can only connect to one cellular network at a time.
• Dual SIM support: The iPhone 5c does not support Dual SIM functionality, which allows using two active cellular lines simultaneously on the same device.
• eSIM: The iPhone 5c does not have an eSIM slot. eSIM is a newer technology that allows storing cellular network information digitally on the phone itself, eliminating the need for a physical SIM card.

In The Box:

• iPhone 5c: The phone itself is available in various bright colours like blue, green, pink, white, and yellow.
• Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic: White earphones with a built-in remote and microphone for controlling music and taking calls.
• Lightning to USB Cable: A cable for charging and connecting the iPhone to a computer.
• USB Power Adapter: A wall adapter for plugging in the Lightning cable and charging the iPhone.
• Documentation: This included a user guide, an iPhone information booklet, and Apple stickers.

Sensor:

• Three-axis gyroscope: Measures the phone’s orientation and rotation in space. They are used for various functions like motion-based games, screen rotation, and image stabilization.
• Accelerometer: Detects the phone’s acceleration and movement. They are used for various functions like step tracking, motion detection in games, and adjusting screen orientation.
• Ambient light sensor: Measures the ambient light level and automatically adjusts the screen brightness.
• Proximity sensor: Detects when the phone is close to your face, turns off the screen, and disables touch input to prevent accidental touches during calls.
• Barometer: Measures atmospheric pressure, often used for fitness tracking apps like altitude measurement.
• Magnetometer: Detects the Earth’s magnetic field, used for compass functionality and improved GPS accuracy.
• Fingerprint sensor (Touch ID): Not present in the iPhone 5c, facial recognition (Face ID) was introduced in later iPhone models.

Additional Resources:

• Interested in the latest iPhone models? Check out our article on the iPhone 13 Pro for all the details on Apple’s latest flagship device.
• Looking ahead to the future? Take a peek at what’s in store with the iPhone 15 Plus and get a glimpse of what the future of smartphones may hold.