from Arthur Jun 12, 2015 12:12
Working hours.With the active use mode (calls, sms, chat, music), the iPhone 5s removed from charging at 10 am was discharged already at 15 days. After turning off geolocation, the operating time increased by a couple of hours, which is the level of bad smartphones.
Camera.The camera at the iPhone 5 c is excellent, fast. Always well-defined white balance, excellent image quality at any time of day and weather.
iOS 7The main screen is a program menu and everything else, which is very convenient.
The notification shutter located on top is of little use. Notifications are accumulated and additional actions need to be performed to delete them.
Address Book in Simple, Opportunity quick search phone numbers using the numeric keypad, no.
The iOS lock screen is very simple, it’s hard to get used to it after Android.
Gmail on iOS works fine, but the same cannot be said for Chrome; it is very slow. In native iOS-Safari, the browser literally “flies.”
iOS is a neat, licked system in which everything works, but it seems that you are using a phone with additional functions, and not a smartphone.
Keyboard.On iOS, the keyboard is very fast. But it turns out to be uncomfortable, since there is no vibration feedback when touched, no quick access to symbols, even for setting a comma, you have to make extra movements.
ConclusionThe advantages of c are: a good camera and sound, easy to understand OS. Everything else is in question. Disadvantages - low-resolution screen, impractical body, low runtime offline. The price for it is very high.
Information about the brand, model and alternative names of a particular device, if any.
Design
Information about the size and weight of the device, presented in different units. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Information about the width - it means the horizontal side of the device with its standard orientation during use. | 59.2 mm (millimeters) 5.92 cm (centimeters) 0.19 ft (feet) 2.33 in (inches) |
| Height Information about the height - it means the vertical side of the device with its standard orientation during use. | 124.4 mm (millimeters) 12.44 cm (centimeters) 0.41 ft (feet) 4.9 in (inches) |
| Thickness Device thickness information in different units measurements. | 8.97 mm (millimeters) 0.9 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.35 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units. | 132 g (grams) 0.29 lbs (pounds) 4.66 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated on the basis of the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Applies to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 66.06 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.01 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Yellow Blue Pink Green White |
| Materials for the manufacture of the housing Materials used to make the device case. | Polycarbonate |
SIM card
A SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data confirming the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to exchange data with each other.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analog mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies. | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| CDMA CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access) is a channel access method used in communications on mobile networks. Compared to other 2G and 2.5G standards like GSM and TDMA, it provides higher data transfer speeds and connectivity more consumers at the same time. | CDMA 800 MHz CDMA 1700/2100 MHz CDMA 1900 MHz |
| CDMA2000 CDMA2000 is a group of 3G mobile network standards based on CDMA. Their advantages include a more powerful signal, fewer network outages and interruptions, support for an analog signal, wide spectral coverage, etc. | 1xEV-DO Rev. A 1xEV-DO Rev. B |
| UMTS UMTS stands for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and applies to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as fourth-generation (4G) technology. It was developed by 3GPP based on GSM / EDGE and UMTS / HSPA in order to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent development of technology is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 700 MHz Class 13 LTE 700 MHz Class 17 LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz |
Mobile Technologies and Data Rate
Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out through technologies that provide different data rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that controls and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on a Chip)
The system on a chip (SoC) includes in one chip all the most important hardware components of a mobile device.
| SoC (System on a Chip) The system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their functioning. | Apple A6 APL0589 |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is made. The value in nanometers measures half the distance between the elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is the interpretation and execution of instructions contained in software applications. | Apple Swift ARMv7 |
| CPU capacity The capacity (bits) of the processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit ones, which, for their part, are more efficient than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Command Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets / controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Level 1 Cache (L1) The cache is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache memory is small and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to search for them in the L2 cache. With some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes) |
| L2 Cache L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1, but instead it has a large capacity, allowing caching of more data. She, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to search for them in the L3 cache (if any) or in the RAM memory. | 1024 kB (kilobytes) 1 MB (megabytes) |
| The number of processor cores The processor core executes program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores improves performance by allowing multiple instructions to execute in parallel. | 2 |
| CPU clock speed The processor clock speed describes its speed in cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1300 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics processing unit (GPU) A graphics processing unit (GPU) processes calculations for various 2D / 3D graphics applications. IN mobile devicesah, it is most often used by games, the consumer interface, video applications, etc. | PowerVR SGX543 MP3 |
| GPU cores Like a processor, a graphics processor consists of several working parts called cores. They handle the graphical calculations of different applications. | 3 |
| GPU Clock Speed \u200b\u200bis the GPU clock speed, which is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 266 MHz (megahertz) |
| Volume random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used operating system and all installed applications. Data that is stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 1 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR2 |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has a built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed amount.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type / Technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of the information directly depends. | IPS |
| Diagonal On mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 4 in (inches) 101.6 mm (millimeters) 10.16 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate Screen Width | 1.96 in (inches) 49.87 mm (millimeters) 4.99 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate Screen Height | 3.48 in (inches) 88.52 mm (millimeters) 8.85 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect ratio Aspect ratio of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.775:1 |
| Resolution Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally. Higher resolution means sharper image detail. | 640 x 1136 pixels |
| Pixel density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of screen. Higher density allows you to display information on the screen with clearer details. | 326 ppi (pixels per inch) 128 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth The screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen Area The approximate percentage of the screen area on the front of the device. | 60.14% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen. | Capacitive Multi touch |
| Retina display 800: 1 contrast ratio 500 cd / m² Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating LED backlit |
Sensors
Different sensors perform various quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that the mobile device recognizes.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the case and is used for photo and video shooting.
| Sensor type | CMOS BSI (backside illumination) |
| Sensor size Information about the size of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with a larger sensor and lower pixel density offer higher image quality despite lower resolution. | 4.54 x 3.42 mm (millimeters) 0.22 in (inches) |
| Pixel size The smaller pixel size of the photosensor allows you to use more pixels per unit area, thus increasing the resolution. On the other hand, a smaller pixel size can adversely affect image quality at high levels of light sensitivity (ISO). | 1.391 μm (micrometers) 0.001391 mm (millimeters) |
| Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the dimensions of a full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to the frame of a standard 35 mm film) and the dimensions of the device’s photosensor. The indicated number is the ratio of the diagonals of the full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photosensor specific device. | 7.61 |
| Diaphragm | f / 2.4 |
| Focal length The focal length is the distance in millimeters from the photosensor to the optical center of the lens. An equivalent focal length is also indicated, providing the same field of view with a full frame camera. | 4.1 mm (millimeters) 31.21 mm (millimeters) * (35 mm / full frame) |
| Flash type The most common types of flashes in the cameras of mobile devices are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes give a softer light and, unlike brighter xenon ones, are also used for video recordings. | LED |
| Image resolution One of the main characteristics of the cameras of mobile devices is their resolution, which shows the number of pixels horizontally and vertically. | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting a video device. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting movies with maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 30 frames / sec (frames per second) |
| Specifications Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality. | Autofocus Digital zoom Geographical tags Panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face recognition Exposure Compensation Self-timer |
| 5-element lens IR filter Sapphire crystal glass lens cover |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device’s screen and are mainly used for video calls, gesture recognition, etc.
| Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors for taking pictures. A sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main factors of camera quality in a mobile device. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Diaphragm Aperture (f-number) is the size of the aperture opening, which controls the amount of light reaching the photosensor. A lower f-number means that the aperture is larger. | f / 2.4 |
| Image resolution Information about the maximum resolution of the secondary camera when shooting. In most cases, the resolution of the secondary camera is lower than that of the main camera. | 1,280 x 960 pixels 1.23 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with an additional camera. | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP (megapixels) |
| Video - frame rate / frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the optional camera when shooting movies with maximum resolution. | 30 frames / sec (frames per second) |
| Face detection Exposure compensation |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The mobile radio is a built-in FM receiver.
Positioning
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by the device.
Wifi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communications for transferring data over short distances between different devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for the safe wireless transfer of data between various devices of different types over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows various electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Device connection
Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
Video file formats / codecs
Mobile devices support different formats and codecs for video files, which respectively store and encode / decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity Battery capacity indicates the maximum charge that it is able to store, measured in milliampere-hours. | 1510 mAh (milliampere-hours) |
| A type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, and most often in mobile devices, lithium-ion and lithium-ion-polymer batteries are used. | Li-polymer (Lithium Polymer) |
| 2G talk time Talk time in 2G is the period of time for which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation in a 2G network. | 10 h (hours) 600 min (minutes) 0.4 days |
| 2G Standby Time Standby time in 2G is the period of time for which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in standby mode and connected to a 2G network. | 250 h (hours) 15000 min (minutes) 10.4 days |
| 3G talk time Talk time in 3G is the period of time for which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation in a 3G network. | 10 h (hours) 600 min (minutes) 0.4 days |
| 3G latency Standby time in 3G is the period of time for which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in standby mode and connected to a 3G network. | 250 h (hours) 15000 min (minutes) 10.4 days |
| Specifications Information about some additional features of the device’s battery. | Fixed |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR level is the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device.
| SAR Level for the head (EU) SAR level indicates maximum amount electromagnetic radiationwhich the human body is exposed to when holding the mobile device next to the ear in a position for a conversation. In Europe, the maximum allowable SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard established by CENELEC in accordance with IEC standards, following ICNIRP guidelines of 1998. | 0.99 W / kg (Watts per kilogram) |
| Body SAR Level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding the mobile device at hip level. The maximum allowable SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard is established by the CENELEC committee in compliance with ICNIRP guidelines of 1998 and IEC standards. | 0.95 W / kg (Watts per kilogram) |
| Head SAR Level (USA) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the USA is 1.6 W / kg per 1 gram of human tissue. US mobile devices are controlled by CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values. | 1.19 W / kg (Watts per kilogram) |
| Body SAR Level (USA) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding the mobile device at hip level. The highest allowable SAR in the United States is 1.6 W / kg per gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and CTIA controls the compliance of mobile devices with this standard. | 1.19 W / kg (Watts per kilogram) |
- To achieve a glossy effect, the iPhone 7 black onyx case undergoes a high-precision nine-step process of anodizing and polishing. The case is not inferior in surface strength to other Apple anodized products, but as it is used, small scratches may appear on it. If this bothers you, we recommend choosing a case to protect your iPhone.
- IPhone display X exactly follows the bends of the body and is a rounded rectangle. The diagonal of the rectangle without taking into account this rounding is 5.85 inches (the actual viewing area is smaller).
- Compatible wireless charging stations are sold separately.
- The amount of available space is less than stated and depends on various factors. The standard configuration (including iOS and embedded applications) takes approximately 8 to 11 GB, depending on the model and settings. Pre-installed applications occupy about 4 GB; they can be deleted and reloaded.
- Dimensions and weight depend on the configuration and characteristics of the production process.
- the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X have been tested under specially supported laboratory conditions in accordance with IEC 60529. The degree of protection against splashes, water and dust is IP67. Resistance to splashing, water and dust is not constant and may decrease with normal wear. Do not try to charge your wet iPhone. Wipe and dry your iPhone according to the instructions in the user guide. Damage due to contact with liquid is not covered by the warranty.
- A data plan is required. Calls on 4G LTE Advanced, 4G LTE and VoLTE networks are not available in all regions and not with all telecom operators. Speed \u200b\u200bis calculated based on theoretical throughput and depends on local conditions. For more information about supporting 4G LTE networks, please contact your service provider or on the page.
- For FaceTime communication, both users must have FaceTime-enabled devices and a Wi ‑ Fi network connection. Availability of FaceTime over a cellular network depends on the carrier’s conditions; Data charges may apply.
- Only videos with standard dynamic range.
- Siri Voice Assistant may not be available in all languages \u200b\u200bor in all regions. Siri features may also vary. Internet access required. Cellular data charges may apply.
- All declared battery specifications depend on network settings and other factors; Actual operating time may not be as specified. The battery allows a limited number of charge cycles. After some time, it may be necessary to replace the battery from an authorized Apple service provider. Battery life and the number of charge cycles are determined by the usage mode and device settings. See details on and
- Testing conducted by Apple in August 2017 using preproduction iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X pre-release software; Apple USB-C power adapters were used (A1540 model - 29 W, A1718 model - 61 W, A1719 model - 87 W). Testing for fast recharging was carried out on a discharged iPhone. Charging time depends on environmental factors; Actual charging time may not be as indicated.
) - the smartphone is thin, narrow and moderately high, it fits perfectly in the hand. The dimensions of the device are the reference for a modern smartphone, you can easily use it with one hand. The main material used for the iPhone 5C is glossy plastic. Due to the gloss, the smartphone looks spectacular in the store and in the pictures, but when used it quickly gets covered with scratches and fingerprints. Five body colors are available for sale: light green, blue, red, white and yellow.
The iPhone 5C smartphone has a good aspect ratio and appearancebut spoils this picture is an impractical plastic case.
Screen - 4.1
The display in the Apple iPhone 5C is excellent, with very high brightness, natural color reproduction and maximum viewing angles. With a diagonal of 4 ″ the screen has a resolution of 640 × 1136 pixels (PPI value is 326), this is lower than the display resolutions in Android smartphones of this price category (, HTC One), but for iPhone 5C this screen resolution is optimal. The screen is covered with a protective glass.
Camera
The smartphone has an 8 megapixel camera with LED flash. The maximum video resolution is 1920 × 1080 pixels, the frame rate is 30 fps, and sound is recorded in stereo.
Work with text - 1.0
The standard Apple iPhone 5C keyboard is very simple - it does not have the function of entering text by sliding your finger (“Swype”) or the ability to enter numbers without switching to additional character mode. The language is switched with the touch of a button, and the main plus of the keyboard is its excellent responsiveness to pressures and the highest speed of operation: the character is entered the moment you touch the key.
Internet 3.0
The browser in the iPhone 5C is fast, it has a “Read” mode, when you turn it on, the text on the page increases and aligns to the width of the screen with the pictures inscribed in it, and the rest of the site structure disappears. This mode is suitable for reading large articles, so as not to be distracted by advertising, often present on sites, and other things. The drawback of the browser is the impossibility of repeatedly scaling text with its fit to the width of the screen, there is only one fixed size of the text at which it fits the screen.
Interfaces
The smartphone supports almost all common wireless interfaces, with the exception of NFC, the device has support for dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Russian LTE and GPS frequencies.
Multimedia - 1.4
The operating system in the Apple iPhone 5C is primarily focused on the purchase of films and music through its own iTunes store. The device plays the purchased movies and music without problems. If the user wants to “upload” video or music from his computer, he will need to use iTunes. It is important to remember that the number of supported video and audio formats on the iPhone 5C is very limited and if you plan to often download movies and music to your smartphone via Windows Explorer (using your smartphone as a USB flash drive), then the Apple iPhone 5C is unlikely to suit you.
Working hours
By the time the iPhone 5C is seriously inferior to the original iPhone 5, on the basis of which it was created. In synthetic tests, the performance is not bad - in the mode of viewing HD-video at maximum brightness, the device discharges in 4 hours, and in audio mode - in 30 hours. However, with everyday use, the battery charge is barely enough for the smartphone to work until evening, if you use it not only for calls, but also for accessing the Internet, listening to music and other things.
Performance - 4.8
On the Apple iPhone 5C, you can play any games available in the AppStore, as well as watch high-quality video. The smartphone uses the Apple A6 platform with a dual-core processor with a frequency of 1.2 GHz and 1 GB of RAM. The results of the Apple iPhone 5C in both synthetic tests and daily use are excellent.
Memory - 2.5
The total amount of internal memory of the Apple iPhone 5C can be equal to 16/32 GB, there is no slot for a memory card in the smartphone, so it is impossible to increase the initial amount of flash memory.
Features
An important advantage of the Apple iPhone 5C over other smartphones is a great combination between the operating system and the "iron" component. Due to the fact that Apple is simultaneously responsible for the development of the OS and for the selection of other components, the user receives the most stable and balanced device. The disadvantages of the smartphone are directly related to the OS: for example, you cannot connect the iPhone 5C in removable storage mode, you need to use iTunes to download any data.
So the legend was born about the cheap version of the iOS-smartphone, which in theory was supposed to help win the market share of inexpensive "smart" phones, where Android gadgets reigned supreme. People liked this idea so much that a meeting with a real “cheap” iPhone caused a real flurry of emotions and a storm of indignation. Practical is the same as the "five", but in a plastic case, and even decently! Who needs such a phone when there is all that premium and so far you can still find the iPhone 5?
IPhone 5c video review
Positioning or why plastic?
The advent of iPhone 5c apple forever changed its usual smartphone update system when a new transitional iPhone with the prefix S in the name came out, and last year's flagship depreciated and was sold as a cheaper model. So it was with the iPhone 3G / 3GS pairs and the iPhone 4 / 4S, but such a scheme allowed to advertise and promote to the masses only one device - the flagship, the only new model in the year. iPhone 5c changes the whole logic, now in the line of Apple smartphones in 2013 right away two new devices - iPhone 5s, which will go to the store without too much advertising, and the new old iPhone 5c. That is why immediately after the presentation in Cupertino they focused on the production of commercials about the "big shot" (or "t-shirt", what is more convenient for you?), And after them the video materials about the 64-bit novelty were published.
The material, which is used as the main body for the production of the iPhone 5c, was also chosen for good reason. Launching the iPhone 5 in multi-colored cases is not an easy task due to the complex process of aluminum anodizing. In addition, the updated iPhone 5 in different colors, if one appeared, would confuse new buyers who came to choose their first Apple smartphone. Now they have two very different choices - the new iPhone 5s, the latest creation of Cupertinians with several innovations, and new iPhone 5c, a modern smartphone in multi-colored plastic cases.
The same cool, but cheaper due to the plastic case and the lack of those very few innovations. If this explanation does not suit you and you still have not decided between the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s, let's talk about its glands and case. I hope that after that you will definitely understand for yourself which device to take for personal use.
Kit. What is inside the plastic box?
Yes, in plastic, and even in transparent. Similar packaging has been used for a long time for iPod touch. The almost oval box for the iPhone 5c, it seems to me, was invented by Apple for a reason. It is through the transparent top cover that you can see the color of the new item; it is difficult to determine its true saturation from the pictures.
In the case of green, white and blue colors, you will guess even without inspecting the iPhone 5c, but with red and yellow, I would advise you to twist the phone or box in your hands before buying. In the first case, it may happen that the smartphone turns pink, in the second - ambiguously sandy. In short, choose your iPhone 5c color more carefully and don't trust the pictures on the Internet.
Inside the box under the plastic bath with iPhone 5c is apple's traditional smartphone kit last few years. These are headphones, a Lightning cable, a charger and a set of brochures with “apple stickers”. Nothing unexpected.
By the way, iPhone 5c sits quite firmly in a special plastic liner. In order to get it out of it and not scratch it, hold it from the bottom, and gently bend the edge of the plate with the other hand from above. In words, it looks complicated, but in reality the phone will slip out quietly and end up in your hand.
Iron iPhone 5c. What's inside?
Probably the first column about specifications in review new iPhone will take up less space than others. And all because inside the iPhone 5c is almost a complete copy of last year's iPhone 5 with the exception of the battery and front camera.
iPhone 5c against iPhone 5: Results in the Geekbench 3 benchmark [iTunes link]
Inside the "bump" (or "tseshka" in the end?), A 2-core processor is working Apple A6 1.3 GHz, RAM, as before, 1 GB. Apple did not make the 64 GB version of the non-flagship iPhone, so they are available for sale 16 GB and 32 GB models. I took the first one and now frankly suffer, so think twice if you settled on the option with a minimum amount of memory. Of the wireless modules available are Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11a / b / g / n and LTE support, which, unfortunately, does not work in Russia yet.
Differences in iPhone screens 5c and iPhone 5, I could not find, except for a slight departure in the yellow color of the display of the new model. The same 4-inch display with honest IPS-matrix and resolution 1136 by 640 pixels, which is 326 pixels per inch (PPI value).
Infinity Blade 3 on iPhone 5c
IPhone 5c performance is complete copy iPhone 5, you will not notice any difference in the operation of the system and third-party applications. Everything starts quickly and without the slightest problem, heavy games, like and, work fine, the browser normally holds several tabs in memory without rebooting. With iOS 7.0.3, in principle, there are no problems either, with the latest update, stability has slightly increased and now the system can be used quite comfortably.
Battery. More is not better
Yes, the battery capacity of the iPhone 5c has been increased compared to that of the "five", but it is very slightly. 1500 mAh versus 1440 mAh, that is, the difference is only 60 mAh. Hoping to notice at least some increase in the autonomy of the iPhone 5c? In vain, I could not find him. Like the iPhone 5, my new smartphone keeps me in a fairly aggressive mode of use for about a day or less. In a word, no surprises.
Camera. Old back, new frontal
Looking for an improved main camera? Then in the store you need to immediately go to the counter with the iPhone 5s. In the iPhone 5c camera, Apple decided not to change anything - 8 megapixels, ƒ / 2.4 aperture, sapphire crystal, which protects the lens and conventional LED flash. In the afternoon on the street you can get pretty good shots, but in the room the quality drops noticeably and noise appears. New smartphone gives the same pictures as the iPhone 5. For those who did not use the "five", I suggest taking a look at a few pictures taken with using iPhone 5c.
Examples of pictures taken with the iPhone 5c camera (clickable, reduced to 1200 x 900)
The same goes for the ability to record video with the rear camera of the iPhone 5c. Everything is like in iPhone 5. Video recording is taking place 1080p at 30 frames per second, you can turn on continuous LED backlight. There is video stabilization while shooting video from the hand.
Attention, innovation! That is, finally something new in the iPhone 5c, except for the case. It goes about the front-facing FaceTime camera at 1.2 megapixels, which is capable of taking pictures with a resolution of 1280 by 960. You can even record a video in 720p format. The main difference from that of last year’s flagship is the camera sensor, the pixels of which were enlarged. Due to this, as well as support for BSI backlighting, the picture on the screen will be lighter and more realistic. The difference with the iPhone 5 is not always possible to test, but it is noticeable:
iPhone 5c vs iPhone 5: front camera shooting
Case iPhone 5c. Your plastic majesty
Before buying the iPhone 5c, I was afraid of the problems of plastic cases that were in the 3G / 3GS models. There, the back cover could not withstand falling and cracking, cracks often appeared near the 30-pin dock connector, and the entire surface was covered with small but noticeable scratches. In the iPhone 5c, the situation is the opposite. The case is made of a single piece of plastic, into which a steel frame is integrated, and a display unit is attached on top. The plastic is thick, it is hard to imagine that cracks may appear on it.
However, in a month of use, my smartphone already managed to dive from a meter height to a tile, after which something quite unusual for such material appeared on the rim - a small, barely noticeable dent. No chips, no cracks with black plastic inside. Scratches? Naturally! But, good, they are not noticeable on the blue case. Scuffs? No, for a month with a little not one.
With all the premium materials of the iPhone 5 / 5s, I can safely say that the chubby iPhone 5c sits in your hands more conveniently. Naturally, this is a matter of taste, but the plastic “bump” due to the tightly assembled plastic case and rounded edges does not cut the hand and does not strive to fall out. Impressions are purely personal, so it is better to pick up two devices and compare. Plus, the difference in weight played a role. 132g iPhone 5c It feels better in hands than the ultra-light iPhone 5s weighing 112 grams.
Original case for iPhone 5c. Fashion victim
Together with the iPhone 5c, I immediately purchased an original Apple case, which caused a storm of not the most positive emotions from our readers. What kind of holes are these? iPhone 5c Case. Inspired by Crocs. Jason in a hockey mask chooses an Apple rubber boot. There were so many such jokes from everywhere that I decided not to rush into buying it. But somehow it was necessary to protect the new iPhone, so I had to buy the only affordable option in Kiev stores - blue.
First impressions were purely positive. The case is made very soundly and according to the materials resembles the Smart Case for a large iPad. Inside, it is trimmed with suede or its substitute called Alcantara by analogy with for iPhone 5s. It all looks expensive, and even protects the plastic case of the iPhone 5c from scratches.
In addition to seven rows of holes, the case has openings for a speaker, headphones, a microphone, a camera with flash and a silent mode switch. The accessory significantly increases the size of the phone itself, be prepared for this. And also due to rubberized surface it’s hard to put in the pocket of ordinary rag pants or jeans. I would put up with all these nuances, if not for the two points that I noticed only now.
Firstly, holes. No, honestly, the cover design is interesting, bright and even somewhere attractive, especially if you choose multi-colored options. But in the active use of these same holes in places, even “patties” appear from dust and any fine dirt. We have to remove the case and wipe them off the iPhone 5c with a cloth. Preferably wet, otherwise traces may remain.
Secondly, a month later, with small holes in the case, small holes appeared, as if they were nibbled by small hamsters. There are only two of them, but the trend is not encouraging. The disadvantages I would also include a torn piece of rubber from the headphone hole. Apparently, I too often blindly got there with a cable and the cover could not stand the constant impact on him.
The results. Why iPhone 5c?
Should I switch to it from iPhone 4S? Definitely! Outdated iron and a small screen, there are no options. Should I buy it to replace my iPhone 5? Yes, but only if your "five" is all rubbed, scratches, chips and dents appeared. It was precisely this situation that I had, since I bought the iPhone 5 at the start of sales. Actually, Apple itself will help you make a choice in the near future, when only new models will remain on sale, since the iPhone 5 has been discontinued and it is already very difficult to find it new. Instead of my shabby "five" I got a new old gadget and a lot of positive emotions. iPhone 5c - A great option for those who want to change their old 3GS / 4S-models, for the first time to try an iOS-smartphone or switch from the seen iPhone 5.
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