iPhone 5cFull Specs & Is It Worth It?
- ✓BeastScore 62 / 100 — solid all-rounder
- ✗Below-average refresh rate display
- ✗Smaller battery (1,510 mAh)
From $549
Key Specifications
iPhone 5c Quick Answers
How much does the iPhone 5c weigh?
The iPhone 5c weighs 132 g and measures 124.4 × 59.2 × 8.97 mm.
What is the iPhone 5c battery capacity?
The iPhone 5c has a 1,510 mAh battery, with 5W wired charging.
How big is the iPhone 5c screen?
The iPhone 5c has a 4-inch display (LED-backlit IPS LCD Retina, 60Hz).
When was the iPhone 5c released?
The iPhone 5c was released in 2013.
iPhone 5c Full Specifications
| Display & Screen | |
| Display Type | LED-backlit IPS LCD Retina |
| Screen Size | 4" |
| Resolution & Density | 1136x640 (326 ppi) |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits peak |
| Screen Protection | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Platform & Performance | |
| Processor / Chipset | High performance SoC |
| CPU | Multi-core |
| GPU | Integrated Graphics |
| Operating System | iOS 7 |
| Memory & Storage | |
| RAM | 1 GB LPDDR |
| Internal Storage | 8GB / 16GB / 32GB |
| Storage Speed | High-speed storage |
| Cameras & Optics | |
| Main Camera | 8 MP, f/2.4 |
| Telephoto Zoom | None (Digital zoom only) |
| Ultrawide Camera | N/A |
| LiDAR / Depth | None |
| Selfie Camera | 1.2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Battery & Charging | |
| Battery Capacity | 1,510 mAh |
| Wired Fast Charging | 5W |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Body & Build | |
| Dimensions | 124.4 x 59.2 x 8.97 mm |
| Weight | 132 g |
| Build Materials | Glass front, metal frame |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Not certified |
| Connectivity & Ports | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 |
| USB | Lightning |
| NFC | Yes |
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