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. “In a nutshell,” the difference between them is usually described as follows: externally, the new product is exactly like the old gadget, but inside it has already powerful hardware from the iPhone 6s. But is it? After all, the devil, as we know, is in the details...

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Dimensions and weight

The dimensions and weight of the 5s and SE are the same - 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm, but the weight... the new Apple smartphone has one gram more :). 113 versus 112. An “extra” gram in real life, of course, is more of a joke than a disadvantage - hardly anyone will seriously notice it.

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Design and available colors

Externally, the 4-inch iPhone SE is a complete copy of the iPhone 5s. Moreover, iFixit experts came to the conclusion that many components of the iPhone SE are completely identical to those of the iPhone 5s.

Experts installed a display from the iPhone 5s in the iPhone SE and found that the old display not only fit seamlessly into the body of the new device, but also worked perfectly in conjunction with the other components.

Initially, the iPhone 5s was available in three colors: space gray, gold and silver (with the release of the iPhone 6s, the “gold” version of the 5s disappeared from retail).

In the iPhone SE, Apple retained the previous 3 colors and added one new one - “rose gold”.

CPU

iPhone SE received the Apple A9 chip, which is also installed in the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. According to Apple itself, it is 2 times more productive than the A7 chip installed in the iPhone 5s, and 3 times faster than its predecessor in processing graphics. The M9 coprocessor is also much more powerful than the M7 - thanks to interaction with sensors (compass, gyroscope and accelerometer), it allows you to collect more fitness data (steps, kilometers, etc.). iPhone SE's Hey Siri feature works without being connected to a power source.

RAM

The iPhone SE has 2 gigabytes of RAM, while the iPhone 5s has only one. You feel the difference very quickly - for example, an “extra” gigabyte of RAM allows you to instantly access long-forgotten tabs in Safari, without first loading them via the Internet.

Storage device

iPhone SE comes in only two versions - with 16 and 64 GB storage. iPhone 5s, in turn, was produced in three versions - 16, 32 and 64 GB.

Cameras

The iPhone SE received a 12 megapixel iSight camera with an f/2.2 aperture. For comparison, the iPhone 5s was equipped with a photo module of only 8 megapixels (the aperture is the same). The old iPhone seriously lags behind the new one in terms of functionality - unlike the SE, 5s

• does not record video in 4K resolution or at 240 frames per second (slow motion);
• does not take panoramic photos in resolutions up to 63 megapixels;
• Does not take Live Photos.

But the front camera of FaceTime on both smartphones is equally “antediluvian” - only 1.2 megapixels. And if in the case of the iPhone 5s this can somehow be explained, then the iPhone SE has nothing to cover - it is obvious that Apple (apparently in pursuit of a low price) saved money here. True, even on this “front” the SE has one advantage - Apple engineers equipped it with the Retina Flash function (when taking a selfie in poor lighting conditions, the screen acts as a flash).

LTE (4G)

iPhone SE offers 50% faster Internet access (if technically possible) - up to 150 Mbps versus 100 Mbps for iPhone 5s. Unfortunately, these capabilities of the iPhone SE cannot be called an advantage in Russian realities.

By the way, it’s worth paying attention: according to official data, the SE is offered in two models, the first of which, A1662, does not support the 7th LTE band, popular in Russia. The version with number A1723 does not have such problems.

Working hours

Thanks to the energy-efficient 3rd generation 64-bit processor and small screen, the iPhone SE lasts noticeably longer than the 5s. Apple notes that when browsing the Internet via 4G or Wi-Fi, the battery of the new iPhone will last 13 hours, while playing music – up to 50 hours. Under the same conditions, the iPhone 5s will only last 10 and 40 hours, respectively. As you can see, the “survivability” of the battery has increased by 25-30%. Impressive!

Apple Corporation released two new models of its smartphones in 2013 - iPhone 5S and 5C. So, what is the difference between iPhone 5c and 5s?

What is the difference between Apple iPhone 5c and 5s?

Design

As for the design, the iPhone 5S has a clear similarity with the iPhone 5 - both the body dimensions and the screen diagonal are the same. But, for example, the appearance of the “Home” key has been updated here. It is in this button that a new product is built in - a special Touch ID fingerprint scanner. This scanner allows you to identify the owner by fingerprints. Including this way you can introduce yourself when making purchases in the AppStore.

But in general, 5S and 5 look very similar, and dishonest sellers can even mislead lay buyers.

The 5C model does not have such a scanner. And in general, the internal contents of the 5C are very similar to the iPhone 5 (see photo). But the external differences from the “five” are obvious. Let's say the 5C's body is made of plastic rather than aluminum with glass pieces.

The last time a plastic case was used by Apple was in the 2009 model - iPhone 3Gs.

The models are sold in five digital variations: white, red, green, yellow and blue gadgets, everyone can choose the color they like. And the 5S has only three colors - silver, graphite and the so-called champagne (golden, “champagne color”).

Price difference

There is also a big price difference between the iPhone 5C and 5S. It is known that a 5S with 16 GB of memory (the minimum possible value) will cost $199 in the US, and a 5C with the same amount of memory will cost only $99. But these figures are relevant only if the person also signs a contract with a mobile operator.

For Russia, according to Yandex. Market", the 5C model with 8GB costs in the range from 22,000 to 25,000 rubles, and the 5s with 16GB starts at 30,000 rubles. In any case, before purchasing, it is advisable to compare prices in different online stores, because... the cost for the same model may differ by 50 dollars or more.

Residents of Russia can do this in Yandex. Market", and for residents of Ukraine we can recommend a convenient service called Nadavi. This site allows you to compare prices for various products from different online stores at once, and this makes it possible to choose the best option for you.

Specifications

1. As for the contents of the iPhone 5S, there are much more innovations here. First of all, we must say about the new processor used here - the Apple A7. Its performance is significantly greater than that of the A6 (the A6 is installed in the 5C and iPhone 5).

The A7 is also unique in that it supports complex 64-bit computing on the ARM platform, making it closer in configuration to a PC. In addition, the 5S has a second processor. It is designed to receive and process data from the compass, gyroscope and accelerometer. This way, apps can detect whether a person is walking, running, or, say, riding a motorcycle.

2. Some of the innovations concern the camera. Its sensor is increased by 15 percent compared to previous gadgets 5 and 5C. And the optics use an F 2.2 aperture. The system itself is capable of automatically selecting the best photo from the series.

The dual LED flash deserves special mention; the iPhone 5C doesn’t have one either. Dual flash allows you to take pictures of moving objects and subjects in the dark more clearly and naturally.

Finally, the 5S has a special video shooting mode, super-fast. One hundred twenty frames per second is really very fast. The same mode allows you to slow it down quite significantly while watching a video.

3. Note that both 5S and 5C support the LTE format, which is used in Russia. This is good news for domestic iPhone lovers.

Of course, the 5S is the flagship model in which the company’s new developments are most clearly demonstrated, but the 5C can be considered a budget iPhone, clearly designed to replace earlier versions on the shelves.

For Apple, developing custom gadgets is not just a commercial “dream”, but a goal that developers have to face every day. But the appearance of a smartphone, original even among Apple’s developments, is something new. This is exactly what the iPhone 5C turned out to be. Partly due to its appearance, but more on that below. So, we should figure out what fundamentally new things the corporation’s engineers introduced this time.

iPhone 5C– budget smartphone of the fifth line.

Comparison

It is impossible not to notice that the design of the iPhone 5 is very different from the design of the iPhone 5C. If the first version combined rigor, rich appearance and minimalism, then in the C-version the designers decided to discard the first two points, leaving one “warrior” in a cruel field. It’s not just the color design that’s different, moving from monochrome to the category of defiantly bright shades (I can’t help but remember Lumia). The form is different, and this is truly nonsense. Instead of a softly angular design, smooth curves are used, emphasizing the budget nature of the gadget.

iPhone 5C colors

There are also differences in physical parameters. iPhone 5 is 1.4 mm thinner than the 5C and 20 grams lighter.

Among other things, the “fifth” iPhone uses the iOS 6 operating system, and the “5C” uses iOS 7.

And the last thing that deserves attention is Apple’s financial policy regarding the iPhone 5. According to the official statement, it will be discontinued and will be replaced by the “5C” and “5S” versions.

Conclusions website

1. iPhone 5 has a more streamlined design.
2. iPhone 5 is slightly smaller in size compared to the 5C.
3. The iPhone 5 is being discontinued, replaced by the iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S.
4. The iPhone 5 uses iOS 6, unlike the 5C, which runs version 7 of iOS.

In the fall of 2013, Apple presented the world with a new line of smartphones - the iPhone 5S and 5C models, significantly improved compared to the previous ones. More than 3 years have passed since then, and these devices still remain competitive and occupy the minds of users. And those who have not yet managed to acquire fifth-generation iPhones are trying to choose the best option for themselves by comparing the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C.

What are the differences between them, and which phone is the best - iPhone 5C or 5S, we will compare in our review. A comparative description will show in which areas both versions of gadgets are 100% similar, and in which areas they are radically different, so that you can make the right choice in favor of a specific model.

What is the difference between iPhone 5S and 5C in appearance?

Let's look at how the iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S differ from the appearance, i.e. from the design of the case, color schemes of both devices, etc.

The first thing that even the most inattentive buyer pays attention to is the size of the device. After all, the user immediately imagines where he will carry his smartphone. if in the back pocket of your trousers, you will have to choose a model of miniature dimensions in order to feel comfortable. True, in this case you will have to sacrifice a large screen.

The iPhone 5C is slightly thicker across the board than the iPhone 5S. However, the first model, compared to the second, is budget. It is also made from a material such as plastic. This is the fundamental difference between 5C and 5S. Plastic, as a material, is always thicker than aluminum, from which the body of the fifth smartphone, version S, is made.

The difference between the iPhone S and 5C variants is also weight. As a rule, mobile device cases made of aluminum weigh slightly less than their plastic counterparts. Therefore, smartphones made of different materials will always differ in weight. All this applies to the iPhone models in question.

What is better in terms of color solutions - 5C or 5S - is ultimately up to the user to decide. It should only be noted that with this line of smartphones, Apple has significantly diversified the color palette of its devices, for the first time releasing devices in other colors, and not just black and white. The 5S model comes in silver, gold and gray colors. And its more budget option comes in a whole range of colors from white to yellow and pink, as well as others. Of course, many young people could not ignore such cheerful new products. Actually, this version of the smartphone was mainly intended for this category of users.

In addition to everything mentioned above, the manufacturer has provided special-purpose cases for its new 5-series products, which should protect the devices from careless handling. For the 5S version of the phone, the cases are made of genuine leather. At the same time, the buttons are covered with elements of the case, but this does not interfere with pressing them.

For the 5C line of trendy bright colors, the company has released the same bright cases. They are made with large round holes, and some parts on the sides are open. This approach made it possible to create more than 30 different shades from accessories of 6 colors. Therefore, each user who purchased the same smartphone with the same case ended up with a gadget that was different from the others, which made it possible to create an individual style.

Version S received a home button from the manufacturer, which began to act as biometric protection. A special sensor (fingerprint) is placed in the surface of the button, which reliably protects the device from unauthorized access. I must say, this innovation has especially pleased those who fear for the safety of data stored in their smartphone. Moreover, to use the technology, the user does not need to enter any passwords; just touch the button with a finger.

Photo and video characteristics

The camera resolution of both gadgets is the same. And it is 8 MP. Both cameras have a 5-element lens as a component. All this speaks in favor of both iPhone models. Indeed, as has been noted more than once by active users of both versions of the five, the pictures taken from their cameras come out excellent.

Unlike the usual five, the newest devices have improved characteristics such as:

• Noise reduction function.
• True Tone is now controlled by the flash.
• A panoramic shooting mode has been added.

In addition, the more expensive model comes with a pixel size of 1.5 microns. Because of this, the quality of the images has improved significantly. The aperture was also increased, which made it possible to achieve an increase in sensitivity to light by more than 30%.

Among the innovations in both versions of smartphones, one can also note improved stabilization, face recognition, the presence of scene filters, and the ability to record the coordinates of the place where the frame was taken.

The front camera is designed with a resolution of 1.2 megapixels. The quality of video shooting made with its help is 720p HD. This is a pretty good indicator. The video quality is normal and is enough for communicating on social networks. Actually, this was the purpose of the front camera.

iPhone 5 C and 5S display comparison

The Retina screen built into the body of the previous model was so popular with users that the manufacturer did not invent anything here and left it in the new line of its devices. The matrix also remained 4 inches in size.

What's good about this display? Its main advantages are the following:

• Natural paints.
• Natural shades.
• No glare even in very bright lighting.
• The presence of impact-resistant glass.
• Protects against leaving fingerprints on the screen.

Performance of iPhones 5 C and 5S

Unlike other characteristics, devices differ significantly according to these criteria. So, the budget smartphone has the Apple A6 installed. It was also present in the previous model, but the manufacturer emphasized at the official presentation of the product that some changes were made that could affect the performance of the gadget for the better. According to reviews from iPhone 5 C users, this is exactly what happened.

The benefits of the 5 Cs in terms of productivity, according to users, are as follows:

• Increased speed of the device.
• Clearer images in multimedia applications.
• Reduced energy consumption.

The iPhone 5S, on the other hand, saw dramatic changes. For the first time, a 64-bit architecture was used in a smartphone and the A8 chip was introduced. All this made it possible to increase the performance of the device by 100%, while reducing energy consumption.

The 5S’s “filling” also includes the M7 coprocessor, which relieves the workload of the A6 and helps improve the efficiency of the device as a whole.

Testing audio quality

Both one and the second iPhone model retained the same audio quality as in the previous device – the usual five. Both gadgets have 3 built-in microphones, which effectively suppresses noise and improves the clarity of sounds when pronouncing words.

The speakers built into the case produce music and speech in very high quality. This is confirmed by numerous users of the Five S and Five C.

What's new in batteries?

According to this indicator, the characteristics of both phones are 100% identical. As noted above, as a result of improved processors (and in the case of the Five S, the introduction of a new version of the processor), the power consumption of devices has been greatly reduced. What did this give in practice? First of all, the possibility of using devices for a longer time without recharging, namely:

• The call period in 3 G networks is about 10 hours.
• Standby time – 250 hours.
• Active navigation on the Internet – up to 8 hours.

As a connector for the power cord, as in the previous model, Lightning is included with both devices - convenient and comfortable due to its small size and the ability to be reversibly connected.

To summarize: comparison table

In the above review of the iPhone 5C or 5S, a lot was said about the similarities and differences between these Apple smartphone models. Table. The following brings all the information together and systematizes it. It briefly and clearly indicates the main characteristics of the devices, and it is easy to find out which gadget is superior to its “brother” in one or another parameter.

Comparative characteristics of iPhones 5Sand 5C –table:

From the above comparative table it can be seen that the differences between the 2 models considered are not so significant. The main difference is in performance characteristics - in particular, in differences in processor versions.

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