iPhone 5c vs iPhone 6 Plus: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone 6 Plus edges ahead with a BeastScore of 61.8/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 5c
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 6 Plus wins 2 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie6060
- CameraiPhone 6 Plus6064
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie4040
- BatteryTie5858
- DisplayTie6262
- ConnectivityiPhone 6 Plus3252
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueiPhone 5c8068
- iPhone 6 Plus has the bigger battery2,915 mAh vs 1,510 mAh
- iPhone 6 Plus has the bigger screen5.5" vs 4"
- iPhone 5c is lighter132 g vs 172 g
- iPhone 5c launched cheaper$549 vs $749
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 6 Plus wins — BeastScore 61.8/100
The iPhone 6 Plus is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (2,915 mAh vs 1,510 mAh) and bigger screen (5.5" vs 4"). The iPhone 5c is worth a look if you prefer its lighter body (132 g vs 172 g).
Lighter: 132 g vs 172 g (40 g less) · Lower launch price: $549 vs $749
Larger battery: 2,915 mAh vs 1,510 mAh · Larger display: 5.5" vs 4"
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 5c or iPhone 6 Plus?
The iPhone 6 Plus is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (2,915 mAh vs 1,510 mAh) and bigger screen (5.5" vs 4"). The iPhone 5c is worth a look if you prefer its lighter body (132 g vs 172 g). BeastScore: iPhone 5c 62.0/100, iPhone 6 Plus 61.8/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 5c and iPhone 6 Plus?
iPhone 5c has a 4-inch display and 1510 mAh battery. iPhone 6 Plus has a 5.5-inch display and 2915 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 5c and iPhone 6 Plus compare for speed?
iPhone 5c scores 60/100 for performance; iPhone 6 Plus scores 60/100.
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