Apple iPhone 5C (32GB) vs Apple iPad 3 (4G 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 5C vs Apple iPad 3 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/27/2013 8:13 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 2:50 PM

Compare Apple iPad 3 X Apple iPhone 5C (32GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1510
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Apple iPad 3 (4G 16GB) Compare Apple iPhone 5C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Apple iPhone 5C (32GB)

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14 Advantages Apple iPhone 5C (32GB)	vs	5 Advantages Apple iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
+1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)43% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (28GB available)133% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)4 times Lighter	vs	662 grams (23.17 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)4% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+326 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	264 PPI
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+(front) 1.2MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+iOS 10Advantage iOS 10 is newer and safer	vs	iOS 9.0
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Vibrating alertAdvantage The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
640x1136 pixels	vs	+1536x2048 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
4"	vs	+9.7"143% Larger screen
1510 mAh	vs	+11560 mAh7 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

27 Common items in both devices

TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo only main camera

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 5C (32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
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Model	iPhone 5C (32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 5C A1507, iPhone A1456, A1529, A1532	AT&T iPad 3 A1430 (4G LTE)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Apple	Apple
Release date	9/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013	3/16/2012
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.2 x 124.4 millimeters (2.33 x 4.9 in)	185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)
Weight	132 grams (4.62 ounces)	662 grams (23.17 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 5C (32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x1136 pixels (16:9)	1536x2048 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	264 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 5C (32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
System version	iOS 7.0	iOS 5.1.0
Firmware update	iOS 10	iOS 9.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 5C (32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A6 (32nm)	32bit: Apple A5X APL5498 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)	PowerVR SGX543MP4
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 2225	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 5C (32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 5C (32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA/A1456 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1507/A1529 model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1533 CDMA/A1453 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 A1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25) A1456 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26) A1507 model: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) A1529 model LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (38,39,40)	LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 5C (32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 5C (32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 5C (32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 5C (32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 5C (32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 5C (32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1510 mAh	11560 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	9 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 5C (32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink • Oleophobic coating • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 5C (32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.15W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)	feature not registered