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HTC First vs Apple iPhone 5C (32GB)

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

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4.3"
SLCD3

720x1280

5
MP

1.5mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Apple iPhone 5C (32GB) Compare HTC First X
4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1510
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC First

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First} 13 Advantages HTC First vs iPhone 5C (32GB)} 6 Advantages Apple iPhone 5C (32GB)
+1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs132 grams (4.62 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)1%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+720x1280 pixels27%
Higher resolution screen
vs640x1136 pixels
+342 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs326 PPI
+4.3"8%
Larger screen
vs4"
+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 1.5MP25%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+2000 mAh32%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1510 mAh
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
16GB (13GB available)vs+32GB (28GB available)115%
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT Super LCD 3vs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

28 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
BSI sensor
Full HD (1920x1080)
+21 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

HTC FirstiPhone 5C (32GB)
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ModelHTC FirstiPhone 5C (32GB)
Other model namesAT&T HTC First PM33100, HTC Myst, Facebook PhoneApple iPhone 5C A1507, iPhone A1456, A1529, A1532
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCApple
Release date4/12/20139/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)65 x 126 millimeters (2.56 x 4.96 in)59.2 x 124.4 millimeters (2.33 x 4.9 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC FirstiPhone 5C (32GB)
Display typeTFT Super LCD 3TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size4.3" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels640x1136 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

HTC FirstiPhone 5C (32GB)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeaniOS 7.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC FirstiPhone 5C (32GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM893032bit: Apple A6 (32nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.4GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305PowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 2225

💽 Memory and storage

HTC FirstiPhone 5C (32GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)32GB (28GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

HTC FirstiPhone 5C (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100A1532 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
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,17)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)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC FirstiPhone 5C (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC FirstiPhone 5C (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.5 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x960 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC FirstiPhone 5C (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

HTC FirstiPhone 5C (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC FirstiPhone 5C (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC FirstiPhone 5C (32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh1510 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy14.4 hours10 hours
Standby432 hours (18 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

HTC FirstiPhone 5C (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red, Pale Blue
• Facebook Home UI
• HT40
• HAC (M3/T3)
• WiFi hotspot
• 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

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC FirstiPhone 5C (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.15W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
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