Rumors that Apple might release a cheaper version of the iPhone appeared several years ago. Most often, they were based on the conjectures of mobile market analysts, and sometimes on an incorrect interpretation of the words of Tim Cook.
All the best deals on iPhones are here (there are even 20 thousand cheaper than the market). They change something and even give it away for free.
Thus was born the legend of a cheap version of an iOS smartphone, which in theory was supposed to help win a share of the market for inexpensive “smart” phones, where Android gadgets reigned supreme. People liked this idea so much that meeting with a real “cheap” iPhone caused a real flurry of emotions and a storm of indignation. The practical one is the same as the “five”, but in a plastic case, and even costs a decent amount! Who needs such a phone when there is all this premium iPhone 5s and you can still find an iPhone 5?
Positioning or why plastic?
With the advent of the iPhone 5c, Apple forever changed its usual system of smartphone updates, when a new transitional iPhone with the prefix S in the name was released, and last year's flagship was devalued and sold as a cheaper model. This happened with the iPhone 3G/3GS pairs and with the iPhone 4/4S, but this scheme made it possible to advertise and promote only one device to the masses - the flagship, the only new model of the year. The iPhone 5c changes the whole logic, now in the Apple smartphone line in 2013 there are two new devices - the iPhone 5s, which people will go to the store for without unnecessary advertising, and the new old iPhone 5c. That is why, immediately after the presentation in Cupertino, they focused on producing videos about the “sishka” (or “tseshka”, whichever you prefer?), and after them, video materials about the 64-bit new product were published.
The material that is used as the main material for the production of the iPhone 5c case was also chosen for good reason. Releasing iPhone 5 in multi-colored cases is not an easy task due to the complex aluminum anodizing process. In addition, the updated iPhone 5 in different color options, if one were to appear, would confuse new buyers who came to choose their first Apple smartphone. Now they have two completely different choices - the new iPhone 5s, the latest creation of the Cupertino team with several innovations, and the new iPhone 5c, a modern smartphone in multi-colored plastic cases.
Just as cool, but cheaper due to the plastic case and the absence of those few innovations. If this explanation doesn’t suit you and you still haven’t decided between the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s, let’s talk about its hardware and body. I hope that after this you will understand exactly which device to take for personal use.
How to install iOS 11 on iPhone 5s and iPad
In order for the installation of a new operating system to be successful, it is necessary to properly prepare the device for this process. It is already known that iPhone 5s and iPad are compatible with iOS 11. Preparation consists of the following activities:
- Free up memory on your phone or tablet. Before installation begins, unnecessary files and programs are removed. The minimum free space on the device must be 2 GB.
- Update all applications. The developers have thoroughly prepared for the release of iOS 11, so many updates have appeared in the App Store. In addition, too old versions of applications may stop working after the new OS.
- iTunes update. If the new OS will be installed via a PC, you must download iTunes version 12.7 for it in advance.
- Make a backup copy of all files. If for some reason it is not possible to update the system or an error occurs, the created copy will not allow you to lose all information from the device.
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The operating system can be installed in two ways: “over the air” and through iTunes.
To update over the air, just go to the device settings, find the “Basic” item and select the “Software Update” function.
Important! When choosing this method, you need to make sure that the phone is well charged or is being recharged.
Installation via iTunes involves the following steps:
- Install the latest version of iTunes on your computer. It is better to do this from the official website, and not from third-party resources, whose authenticity and security have not been established.
- Create a backup from your tablet or phone. The procedure will allow you to save all available information in case of unforeseen problems.
- Find and click the "Update" button.
Set. What's inside the plastic box?
Yes, yes, in plastic, and even in transparent. Similar packaging has been used for a long time for the iPod Touch. It seems to me that the almost oval box for the iPhone 5c was invented by Apple for a reason. It is through the transparent top cover that you can see the color of the new product; its real saturation is difficult to determine from the pictures.
In the case of green, white and blue colors, you will guess even without examining the iPhone 5c, but with red and yellow, I would advise you to twirl the phone or the box in your hands before purchasing. In the first case, it may happen that the smartphone turns out to be pink, in the second - ambiguously sandy. In short, choose the color of your iPhone 5c more carefully and don’t trust pictures on the Internet.
Inside the box, under the plastic tub with the iPhone 5c, is the traditional set for Apple smartphones of the last few years. These are EarPods, a Lightning cable, a charger and a set of brochures with “Apple stickers”. Nothing unexpected.
By the way, the iPhone 5c sits quite firmly in a special plastic insert. In order to remove it from it and not scratch it, hold it from below, and with your second hand from above, carefully bend the edge of the plate. In words it looks difficult, but in reality the phone will easily slip out and end up in your hand.
iPhone 5c hardware. What is inside?
Probably for the first time, a column about technical characteristics in a review of a new iPhone will take up less space than others. And all because inside the iPhone 5c is an almost complete copy of last year’s iPhone 5, with the exception of the battery and front camera.
iPhone 5c vs iPhone 5 : results in the Geekbench 3 benchmark [iTunes link]
Inside the “shit” (or “tseshka” in the end?) a dual-core Apple A6 processor with a clock frequency of 1.3 GHz works, RAM, as and earlier, 1 GB. Apple did not make a 64 GB version of the non-flagship iPhone, so 16 GB and 32 GB models . I took the first one and now I'm frankly suffering, so think twice if you settled on the option with the minimum amount of memory. Wireless modules available include Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n and support for LTE, which, unfortunately, does not yet work in Russia.
I could not detect any differences in the screens of the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5, except for a slight shift to yellow in the display of the new model. The same 4-inch display with an honest IPS matrix and a resolution of 1136 by 640 pixels , which is 326 pixels per inch (PPI value).
Infinity Blade 3 on iPhone 5c
In terms of performance, the iPhone 5c is a complete copy of the iPhone 5; you won’t be able to notice any difference in the operation of the system or third-party applications. Everything starts quickly and without any problems, heavy games like Infinity Blade 3 and Real Racing 3 work perfectly, the browser normally stores several tabs in memory without rebooting. In principle, there are no problems with iOS 7.0.3 either; with the latest update, stability has increased slightly and now you can use the system quite comfortably.
Reduce transparency and animation
Almost all actions in iOS 10 are accompanied by beautiful and smooth animations, which, naturally, require a significant amount of resources from the device. You can reduce the load on the processor and RAM using the “Reduce motion” option in the Settings -> Accessibility menu. At the same time, transitions between desktops, applications, and multitasking menus will become less smooth, but less resource-intensive.
It would also be a good idea to disable proprietary transparency by going to Settings -> Universal Access -> Increase Contrast -> Decrease Transparency.
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Battery. More is not better
Yes, the battery capacity of the iPhone 5c has been increased compared to that of the “five,” but only slightly. 1500 mAh versus 1440 mAh, that is, the difference is only 60 mAh. Do you hope to notice at least some increase in the autonomy of the iPhone 5c? In vain, I could not find it. Like the iPhone 5, my new smartphone lasts about a day or less in fairly aggressive use. In a word, no surprises.
Free up storage space
A loaded built-in storage of an iPhone or iPad also negatively affects system performance. To free up at least a couple of gigabytes, you should go to Settings -> General -> Storage and iCloud -> Management, where you can clearly see which content takes up the most space.
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Camera. Old rear, new front
Looking for an improved main camera? Then in the store you need to go straight to the counter with the iPhone 5s. Apple decided not to change anything in the iPhone 5c camera - 8 megapixels , ƒ/2.4 aperture, sapphire glass that protects the lens and a regular LED flash. During the day, you can get pretty good shots outside, but indoors the quality drops noticeably and noise appears. The new smartphone produces the same pictures as the iPhone 5. For those who have not used the “five,” I suggest taking a look at a few pictures taken with the iPhone 5c.
Examples of pictures taken with the iPhone 5c camera (clickable, reduced to 1200 x 900)
The same applies to the ability to record video with the rear camera of the iPhone 5c. Everything is the same as in iPhone 5. Video recording takes place in 1080p at 30 frames per second, you can turn on continuous LED backlight. There is video stabilization when shooting video handheld.
Attention, innovation! That is, finally something new in the iPhone 5c, except for the body. We are talking about a 1.2 megapixel front FaceTime camera , 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 in last year’s flagship is the camera sensor, the pixels of which have been enlarged. Due to this, as well as support for BSI backlighting, the picture on the screen will be brighter and more realistic. The difference with the iPhone 5 is not always possible to feel, but it is noticeable:
iPhone 5c vs iPhone 5: shooting with the front camera
iPhone 5c case. Your plastic majesty
Before purchasing the iPhone 5c, I was concerned about the problems with plastic cases that were present in the 3G/3GS models. There, the back cover could not withstand the fall and crack, cracks often appeared near the 30-pin dock connector, and the entire surface was covered with small but noticeable scratches. The iPhone 5c has the opposite situation. The body is made of a single piece of plastic, into which a steel frame is built, and a display unit is attached on top. The plastic is thick, it is difficult to imagine that cracks could appear on it.
However, in a month of use, my smartphone has already managed to dive from a meter high onto a tile once, after which something completely unusual for such material appeared on the rim - a small, barely noticeable dent. No chips, no cracks with black plastic inside. Scratches? Naturally! But, fortunately, they are not very noticeable on the blue body. Scuff marks? No, not a single one in just over a month.
With all the premium materials of the iPhone 5/5s, I can safely say that the plump iPhone 5c fits more comfortably in the hands. Naturally, this is a matter of taste, but the plastic “tit”, due to the tightly assembled plastic body and rounded edges, does not hurt your hand and does not tend to fall out. Impressions are purely personal, so it’s better to pick up two devices and compare. Plus the difference in weight played a role. The 132 gram iPhone 5c feels nicer in your hands than the ultra-light 112 gram iPhone 5s.
Original case for iPhone 5c. Fashion victim
Along with the iPhone 5c, I immediately purchased an original Apple case, which caused a storm of not the most positive emotions among our readers. What are these holes? iPhone 5c Case. Inspired by Crocs. Jason, wearing a hockey mask, chooses an Apple rubber case. There were so many similar jokes coming from everywhere that I decided not to rush into buying it. But it was necessary to somehow protect the brand new iPhone, so I had to buy the only available option in Kyiv stores - blue.
First impressions were purely positive. The case is made extremely well and the materials are somewhat reminiscent of the Smart Case for a large iPad. The inside is lined with suede or a substitute called Alcantara, similar to the official iPhone 5s case. It all looks expensive, and the plastic case of the iPhone 5c also protects it from scratches.
In addition to seven rows of holes, the case has holes for a speaker, headphones, microphone, camera with flash and a silent mode switch. The accessory noticeably increases the size of the phone itself, so be prepared for this. And because of the rubberized surface, it is difficult to put it into the pocket of ordinary rag pants or jeans. I would put up with all these nuances if not for two points that I noticed only now.
First of all, the holes. No, honestly, the design of the case is interesting, bright and even attractive in some ways, especially if you choose multi-colored options. But with active use, smooth “patties” of dust and all sorts of fine dirt appear in the places of these same holes. You have to remove the case and wipe them off the iPhone 5c body with some kind of cloth. Preferably damp, otherwise marks may remain.
Secondly, after a little over a month, small holes appeared on the cover, as if they had been gnawed out by small hamsters. There are only two of them, but the trend is not encouraging. I would also include a torn piece of rubber from the headphone hole as a disadvantage. Apparently, I blindly hit the cable too often and the case could not withstand the constant impact on it.
Touch ID function.
The iPhone 5s fingerprint sensor is not unique in its kind. Motorola was the first to decide on this. However, due to the fact that the Atrix 4G smartphone was full of errors, the owners wanted to quickly disable this function or change the device altogether.
The iPhone is certainly different. The first thing you should pay attention to is the activation of a short password request in order to unlock the device. It's worth noting that Touch ID doesn't work on its own. The fact is that it repeats entering a short password. Only after activation can you enable fingerprint unlocking.
Immediately after switching on, calibration occurs, which will take you no more than a minute. You can spend a minimum of time on this if you clearly know the sequence. However, if you still follow the iPhone’s instructions and fulfill all its requests, then you get exactly one minute.
Touch ID can remember up to 5 fingers or up to 5 areas of one finger. For example, the user can specify one of the fingers and four - the people to whom he can entrust the device. You can pretend to be a one-man farmer and set 5 areas of your finger. After all, sometimes it’s not entirely possible to press the “Home” button in one place: once with one part of the pillow, once with another part. If you specify 5 fragments, you will minimize the number of errors in the process of unlocking the device. Or you will completely eliminate it.
Once the calibration is complete, check how everything functions. Active Touch ID, as described above, repeats entering a short password during the process of unlocking the device. Now you have the opportunity, just like in the good old days, to press the “Home” or “Power” button, swipe “Unlock” with your finger and enter the password.
The entire above process takes a lot of time. The new Touch ID function involves performing simpler actions: pressing the round Home button, holding your finger on it for a while, after which the user will see an unlocked iPhone. This is the ideal solution for anyone who values the information stored on their smartphones. In addition, you will save a lot of time and your life will become much easier.
To read your fingerprint, there is no need to keep the button pressed. Additionally, if you do this, voice control will be enabled. The Touch ID function is quite simple and after some time you get so used to it that you stop noticing it as such. Although at first, users may feel longing for the romance of the slider, which has not undergone changes since the very first version of the OS, then called iPhone OS.
