Apple Confirms iPhone 5C with 4-inch Retina Display and A6 SoC
Prices start at just $99.
We've been hearing rumors about a cheaper, lower-end iPhone for years. Finally, five years after the original iPhone was launched, Apple is giving the people what they want: A budget-friendly iPhone that doesn't break the bank and doesn't skimp on specs.
The iPhone 5C is wrapped in a single piece of hard-coated polycarbonate plastic as opposed to the sleek brushed metal of the iPhone 5S (and previous generations of iPhone) and it is available in white, green, blue, pink, and yellow. There's also a bunch of specially crafted colorful cases, so protecting your phone doesn't mean hiding away that lovely bright color.
As far as specs are concerned, the iPhone 5C is more than decent for its category. The iPhone 5C will run on Apple's A6 SoC and features a 4-inch retina display, integrated touch, full sRGB, an 8-megapixel iSight camera, a new Facetime HD camera with improved low-light functionality, dual-band WiFi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and more LTE bands than any other phone.
The iPhone 5C is priced at $99 and $199 for the 16 GB and 32 GB models respectively. Those prices come with a two-year contract. It's not clear if Apple plans to sell the iPhone 5C off-contract. We'll keep you posted on that one.
Check out LAPTOP's hands-on of the iPhone 5C.
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I believe out definitions of "not breaking the bank" may differ greatly. If I'm not mistaken this is what most new phones cost in exchange for your soul for 2 years these days.
Nexus 5 please?
The % of folks that actually desire a Windows phone is so small that it may as well not even be mentioned when you compare it to Android and iOS devices.
The point isn't about the market share for Windows, just that there are other (and far better options) than an Apple product nowadays. Not only are these products smarter, and coming with more beef under the hood, they are often less expensive because they don't have a stenciled piece of fruit on the back.
$99-$199 for the "economy model phone" is quite steep of a price to pay if you ask me...
I can get a Galaxy S4 in Canada for $180 on a 2 year term, the Optimus G (which is effectively a Nexus 4 with expandable memory) is $50 on a 2 year term, and those are premium top of the line phones.
I was expecting the 5C to cost from $0-$50 on a 2 year term.
$99-$199 for the "economy model phone" is quite steep of a price to pay if you ask me...
I can get a Galaxy S4 in Canada for $180 on a 2 year term, the Optimus G (which is effectively a Nexus 4 with expandable memory) is $50 on a 2 year term, and those are premium top of the line phones.
I was expecting the 5C to cost from $0-$50 on a 2 year term.
Just remember, there is a reason why the iPhone is such a great seller. Although you can keep believing that it is dumb sheep and stuff while replacing your 3rd broken Samsung.
Oh, and that "like" "dislike" button is for comment/argument quality, not for agree/disagree, so don't be the dumb sheep to click the big red one without reply.
Unless I can get a used and unlocked iPhone 5 for $350.
Gotta love it.
love the iphone quality
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