Testseek.com have collected 421 expert reviews of the Apple iPhone 5C and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iPhone 5C.
September 2013
(77%)
421 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(80%)
3 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
It's an iPhone! For (sort of) cheap!
Friendly design
Excellent battery life
Amazing display
Great speed
Fantastic camera
Color variety with its design
Solid build quality for a plastic phone
Snappy performance
The iPhone 5's hardware has aged pretty well
And even without internal changes the 5C is competitive with similarly priced offerings from other companies
The plastic bodies are very sturdy and add character
Camera is still pretty good overall
Though l
Easy to type on
Very portable
Easy to read on
Easy to navigate
Good speaker quality
The iPhone 5C is available for $99 or less on contract
And in five bright colors. Compared with the 2012 iPhone 5
It's got more widely compatible global LTE coverage
An upgraded front-facing camera
And slightly better battery life
Bright and cheerful new colors. Solid value. iPhone 5 internals are still solid. Stronger RF reception than iPhone 5. iOS 7 is a dramatic upgrade.
Attractive
Excellent build quality
Sharp and colorful display and all the comforts of iOS 7
1.2megapixel FaceTime camera
Dramatically better performance than iPhone 4 and 4s
Better battery life than previous models
Colorful
Plastic design feels sturdy
Bright display
Excellent camera
Well-designed OS with timesaving features
Beautifully engineered
Elegant UI
Improved 4G support
Solid construction. Plastic will weather most of your “uh oh” moments. Higher capacity battery. Better LTE support. Updated frontfacing camera for better duckface selfies
Excellent 4inch Retina display
Solid build quality
Available in a range of colours
Good battery life
Vivid colors finally inject some variety into the iPhone line. All of the great features from the iPhone 5 return with a couple of small enhancements. Offers a less-expensive new Apple handset option.
Casing doesn't feel cheap and is comfortable to hold
Vibrant display
IOS 7 looks great on the iPhone 5C
Great performance
A more affordable version of 2012's iPhone 5
Still packing a 4” screen
LTE cellular support
And two very good cameras
With modestly improved lowlight performance on the front camera. Features slightly improved headphone port audio
And still solid iOS
Outstanding user experience overall
Reliable
Responsive
Beautiful software
Better-than-average camera
Solid screen quality
Look at all the colors
IPhone 5 internals still solid
Great camera
Gorgeous design
Beautiful colors and craftsmanship
Global LTE support
Most affordable new iPhone yet
Great build quality
Wide selection of well attuned accessories
Intuitive
Beautiful operating system
Decent camera
Impressively precise GPS module
Low emissions and low power consumption
Still fast enough for all current apps
Great Retina display
The editors didn't like
It's (sort of) last year's iPhone
The Swisscheese case is lame
Pricey
Glass back can easily shatter
No 64GB option
Phone's speaker is noticeably muffled-sounding compared to the 5 and 5S
Some will find the plastic body a downgrade from the original iPhone 5's aluminum one
Subpar battery life
Subpar camera quality
Subpar performance — same hardware as the iPhone 5
This phone is 2012 tech dressed up in a brighter package for 2013
The four-inch Retina Display feels small compared with most Android phones
That 4-inch screen is starting to feel small. No significant new hardware features
A 4" display in 2013 seems so old fashioned. Last year's specs won't ignite as much enthusiasm
Nor will it be as future proof as the iPhone 5s
Colored plastic case may not be to everyone's liking
Not a dramatic change from iPhone 5
Storage not expandable
Small screen
That 4inch screen is starting to feel small. No significant new hardware features
Toy-like appearance
Prohibitively expensive
Essentially the iPhone 5
Yearold technology. For 0 more
The iPhone 5s brings the magic. Back of the phone feels a little too slick. Your favorite iPhone 5 case will not fit
Relatively expensive for a midrange smartphone
Similar specifications to the iPhone 5
Price difference isn’t so significant to set it apart from the much-enhanced iPhone 5s. Slippery backing makes a case feel essential. Loses some of the premium allure of an iPhone.
The 4in screen feels small
Not much improvement in the battery
Plastic shells are a major downgrade from both iPhone 5's metal casing and earlier plastic enclosures developed for the iPhone 3GS
With mostly stale color options
And no trace of metallic sparkle. Realworld battery performance continues to fall below Ap
” section above is a sticking point. During the Apple announcement heralding the new iPhones' arrival
We called the 5c an “iPhone 5 in a new casing
” and besides the minor exceptions noted above
That's proven fairly accurate. The 5c is indeed last night
Not as nice as the iPhone 5
IOS 7 still needs polish
Last year's internals
Camera stumbles in low light
But with a low non-HD resolution
Barely any cheaper than the iPhone 5s
Small phone with a tiny screen size (compared to the competitors)
Published: 2013-10-10, Author: Vincent , review by: digitalversus.com
Topquality screen: excellent colour fidelity, Build / finish, Responsive performances, Audio quality, Good camera
Very high SAR level, No way of expanding the memory, The iOS 7 interface isn't as practical for partially sighted users
The Apple iPhone 5c is a good smartphone. It has a pleasant design that's nice to use and handle, an excellent screen and good general performances. However, it's hard to recommend this repainted iPhone 5 over the higher-end iPhone 5s which, although it h...
Abstract: The plastic case is basically the only difference between the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5C. The two phones are identical, sharing the same iSight camera, A6 processor, and Lightning connector. This has lead many to assume that the iPhone 5c is a repackaged ...
Attractive, colourful design; Easy to use iOS 7 software; Enough power for most tasks; Decent battery life
Top-end 5S is not much more expensive; Same size and resolution as previous models; Camera struggles in low light
Its colourful, pocket-friendly body and easy to use software makes the iPhone 5C a good choice for smart phone novices, but with only a small price gap between this and the considerably more powerful 5S, the 5C isn't the budget iPhone we hoped it would be...
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Published: 2013-10-02, Author: Dan , review by: v3.co.uk
Abstract: With many iPhone 4S owners likely to be coming to the end of their seemingly never-ending 24-month contracts, the time is right for a change. But, with Apple releasing two new devices last month, the choice is not so simple. Many will no doubt be tempted...
Abstract: Apple's iPhone 4S and iPhone 5c are the lower-cost iPhones available to buy from Apple, and you could be having a tough time trying to decide which is right for you. Here, we compare the iPhone 4S and iPhone 5c, including their features, specs and desi...
Great quality screen, Solid build quality, Nice choice of colours
Not a big advance on the iPhone 5, Battery life could be better, Relatively expensive
The iPhone 5C isn't as exciting a handset as the 5S by any means. With the iPhone 5 now deleted, it is the replacement for that phone. However, existing iPhone 5 owners would be ill-advised to upgrade as the differences aren't huge and you can get iOS 7 ...
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Published: 2013-09-30, Author: Jonathan , review by: alphr.com
Abstract: Apple stepped out of its comfort zone when it launched the iPhone 5c alongside the iPhone 5s in September. It was the first time the company had debuted more than one new smartphone at an event, putting iPhone owners in a quandary. In years gone by it wa...
Overall, we think those with a smaller budget will be satisfied with what the iPhone 4S can provide, as long as you're aware that 8GB is likely to mean you'll run out of space pretty quickly. If you'd prefer a bigger screen, or love the five new colours, ...
Published: 2013-09-30, Author: Jordan , review by: whatmobile.net
Abstract: By Jordan OBrien on 14:50, 30 Sep 2013 in VideoThe iPhone 5c and 5s are both selling like hotcakes, many of you probably still don’t have one. We managed to get our hands on with the iPhone 5c and we’ve torn it out of the box just for you to enjoy whilst...
The Apple iPhone 5C is a great device, with a decent spec, great build quality and a stigma of being the cheaper and inferior product. Which is true but also slightly unjust, the iPhone 5C is a totally different product. I think the issue will possibly be...
