The iPhone 5C, launched in September 2013, brought a colorful twist to Apple’s smartphone lineup. Built with the same reliable performance as the iPhone 5 but wrapped in a vibrant polycarbonate shell, it offered users a fun, affordable, and expressive way to experience iOS. Powered by the A6 chip, featuring a 4-inch Retina display, and available in bold colors like blue, green, pink, yellow, and white, the iPhone 5C combined Apple’s signature quality with personality and playfulness — delivering style without sacrificing performance.
iPhone 5C Specifications
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Model Name: iPhone 5C
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Model Numbers: A1456, A1507, A1516, A1529, A1532
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Release Date: September 2013
Network:
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Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
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2G Bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
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3G Bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
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4G Bands: LTE (varies by region and carrier)
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Speed: HSPA, EV-DO Rev.A, LTE
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SIM: Nano-SIM
Body:
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Dimensions: 124.4 x 59.2 x 9.0 mm (4.90 x 2.33 x 0.35 in)
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Weight: 132 g (4.66 oz)
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Build: Polycarbonate body, steel-reinforced frame, glass front
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Colors: White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
Display:
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Type: IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
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Size: 4.0 inches (~59.9% screen-to-body ratio)
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Resolution: 640 x 1136 pixels (~326 ppi density)
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Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
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Feature: Retina Display
Platform:
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Operating System: iOS 7 (upgradable to iOS 10.3.3)
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Chipset: Apple A6 (32 nm)
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CPU: Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based)
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GPU: PowerVR SGX543MP3 (triple-core graphics)
Memory:
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Internal Storage: 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB
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RAM: 1 GB
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Card Slot: No
Main Camera:
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8 MP, f/2.4, 33mm (standard), LED flash
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Features: Touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
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Video: 1080p@30fps
Front Camera:
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1.2 MP, f/2.4, 720p@30fps
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Features: FaceTime over Wi-Fi or cellular, face detection
Sound:
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Loudspeaker: Yes
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3.5mm jack: Yes
Connectivity:
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WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
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Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, LE
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GPS: Yes, with A-GPS and GLONASS
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USB: Lightning, USB 2.0
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NFC: No
Sensors:
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Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery:
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Type: Non-removable Li-Po 1510 mAh battery (5.73 Wh)
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Talk Time: Up to 10 hours (3G)
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Music Play: Up to 40 hours
Misc:
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Siri voice assistant supported
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Available in multiple vibrant color options