Apple iPhone 5C (16GB) All specs

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9/10/2013 11:07 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 2:50 PM

Apple iPhone 5C (16GB)

iOS phone with 1.3GHz Dual-core median processor provides good performance when performing some functions of the Apple iPhone 5C (16GB).

With one SIM card slot, the Apple iPhone 5C (16GB) allows download up to 100 Mbps for internet browsing, but it also depends on the carrier.

Good connectivity of this device includes Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz), but it lacks NFC connection.

Including the battery, the Apple iPhone 5C (16GB) phone has 132 grams and it's a very thin device, only 9mm.

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Summary

*depends on the model

⚙️ CPU: Apple A6
🔥 Basemark X
2225

🤖 iOS 7.0
🔄 iOS 10

📱 4"
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
60Hz

🔳 RAM: 1GB
💽 ROM: 8GB / 16GB / 32GB*

🔌 WIFI4, BT4.0

📷 (back) 8MP
🤳 (front) 1.2MP

🔋 1510mAh
⚡ 5W

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