The iPhone 5s along with the less expensive iPhone 5c have
been revealed by Apple. Both phones have similar names but quite a few
differences including cost, processor speed, and several other features.
Since Apple is discontinuing the iPhone 5, many iPhone 5
users are wondering about the differences between the iPhone 5s and the iPhone
5c.
Below are a few insights about the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c when it comes to design, display, performance, security, camera, and cost:
Design:
The iPhone 5s:
- looks similar to the iPhone 5 but comes in slate grey, silver or gold.
- is built from glass and aluminum, with new laser-cut edges which give it a premium appearance.
- has a dimension of 4.87x2.31x0.3in (123.8x58.6x7.6mm)
- weighs 3.95oz (112g)
- comes in green, blue, yellow, pink and white.
- uses polycarbonate plastic (keeps production cost down).
- “Underneath the outer shell is a steel-reinforced frame, which should give the handset the kind of rigidity not normally seen in a plastic smartphone. It's not nearly as rounded or bulbous as previous plastic iPhones have been, although it is still thicker than the iPhone 5s. The front is still made from glass.”
- has a dimension of 4.9x2.33x0.35in (124.4x59.2x8.97mm)
- weighs 4.65oz (132g) -- so in comparison, it is a bit heavier and thicker than the iPhone 5s.
DISPLAY:
Both the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c have the same 4in diagonal
"retina-class" display seen in the iPhone 5. According to Apple, there
is no point adding more pixels without increasing screen size, as you can't see
individual pixels from an average viewing distance, so you'll get the same
screen quality from both phones.
- Screen size: 4in diagonal
- Resolution: 1,136x640
- Pixel density 326ppi
- Contrast ratio: 800:1
Performance:
The iPhone 5s:
- is powered by the latest A7 CPU.
- is still a dual-core chip, but runs at a faster 1.7GHz and is 64-bit, to take advantage of the 64-bit version of iOS 7.
- According to Apple, it's roughly twice as fast again as the A6 processor, and is paired with the M7 motion coprocessor to take accelerometer and gyroscope duties away from the main CPU.
- Available as 16GB and 32GB models, there's also a 64GB variant.
- re-uses the Apple A6 processor last seen in the iPhone 5.
- has a dual-core chip running at 1.3GHz, paired with 1GB of RAM and a triple-core PowerVR SGX 543MP3 graphics chip
- roughly twice as fast as the A5 processor used in the iPhone 4s.
- available with either 16GB or 32GB of internal storage.
Security:
The iPhone 5s:
Touch ID includes a fingerprint sensor built into the home
button that can unlock your handset and confirm your identity when prompted for
logins or passwords (if Apple allows
specific apps access to the feature). Overall, though, Touch ID is an
improvement when it comes to security.
The iPhone 5c:
Apple's original approach to security remains the same with
a choice of password or passcode to lock the handset. It's basic, and if you
aren't careful your fingerprints can show would-be criminals where to press to
unlock your phone. You also need to enter an iTunes password every time you
want to buy apps or content from the iTunes or App stores.
Camera:
The iPhone 5s:
According to an Expert Reviews report, for the iPhone 5s, Apple has pulled out all the stops.
“Although the number of pixels stays the same (8-megapixels), it uses larger 1.5 micron pixels to take in more detail in low-light conditions. It's paired with a wider ƒ/2.2 aperture and sapphire crystal lens. Finally, the twin LED flash uses "True Tone" LEDs to adjust white balanced based on lighting conditions. One LED fires cool white light while the second fires warmer amber - the combination should result in more natural looking images.”
The iPhone 5c:
“Apple has made the smallest of changes to the iPhone 5c camera. It keeps the same 8-megapixel, backside illuminated (BSI) sensor, ƒ/2.4 aperture and LED flash as the iPhone 5, but upgrades the camera lens to sapphire crystal to prevent scratches.”
Cost:
Apple appears to have put its best new technology into the
iPhone 5s which is, of course, reflected in the cost difference between the
iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c.
The iPhone 5s costs $199 for 16GB, $299 for 32GB, or $399
for 64GB of storage with a new two-year contract. Without a contract, those
same phones will cost $649, $749, and $849, respectively.
The iPhone 5c costs $99 for 16GB of storage or $199 for 32GB
with a new two-year contract. Unlocked versions—without a contract—will cost
$549 and $649, respectively.
Which carriers are
offering the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s?
In the U.S., your contract-carrier choices are AT&T,
Sprint, and Verizon. No-contract versions are available for use with T-Mobile
or other GSM providers. For more info, you can visit Apple’s
website on contract carriers.
When are the
iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c available?
Pre-orders on the iPhone 5c started on Friday, Sept. 13,
2013. It will actually be available on September 20.
The iPhone 5s will also be available on September 20, but
Apple isn’t taking pre-orders for that model.
These dates apply to the United States, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Puerto Rico, Singapore, and the UK.
These dates apply to the United States, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Puerto Rico, Singapore, and the UK.
