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iPhone 5 vs iPhone 5c

10 source-backed differences · 8 fields the same. Official sources below.

✓Both records verified · latest Aug 19, 2026

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iPhone 5 has advantages in design & dimensions; the verified fields are otherwise comparable.

Top Differences

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✓21 registry fields

ChipUnknown → A6
Weight112 g → 132 g
Storage options16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB → 16 GB, 32 GB
U.S. SIMUnknown → Nano-SIM
Depth mm7.6 → 8.97

What Changed

Deterministic differences from the verified structured records.

ChipDifferent, with no automatic winner

Unknown compared with A6

WeightiPhone 5

112 g compared with 132 g

Storage optionsDifferent, with no automatic winner

16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB compared with 16 GB, 32 GB

U.S. SIMDifferent, with no automatic winner

Unknown compared with Nano-SIM

Depth mmDifferent, with no automatic winner

7.6 compared with 8.97

Full Comparison

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✓21 registry fields

FieldiPhone 5iPhone 5cWhy it matters
TypeMarginal difference2 official sourcesFaceTime HD camera with 1.2MP photos and HD video (720p) up to 30 frames per second1.2MP photos (1280 by 960)No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 5iPhone 5cWhy it matters
ChipMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknownA6Newer silicon generally extends performance headroom.
FieldiPhone 5iPhone 5cWhy it matters
WeightMarginal difference2 official sources112 g132 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
Depth mmMarginal difference2 official sources7.68.97No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Height mmMarginal difference2 official sources123.8124.4No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Width mmMarginal difference2 official sources58.659.2No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 5iPhone 5cWhy it matters
Storage optionsMarginal difference2 official sources16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB16 GB, 32 GBAvailable capacities determine local media and app headroom.
ContentsMarginal difference2 official sourcesiPhone 5, Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, DocumentationiPhone 5c with iOS 7, Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, DocumentationNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ReleaseYearMarginal difference1 official source20122013No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 5iPhone 5cWhy it matters
U.S. SIMMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknownNano-SIMSIM format determines carrier setup and travel flexibility.

What’s the same

Video playback10 hours
Display size4 in
Main camera8 MP
Front camera1.2 MP
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0
Audio playback hours40
CellularLTE
Wifi802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz and 5GHz)

Which should you buy?

iPhone 5 leads in Design; the two are otherwise comparable.

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    Category-by-category

    DESIGN & DIMENSIONS · iPhone 5

    Leads in design.

    PERFORMANCE · Comparable

    Comparable across performance.

    OTHER · Comparable

    Comparable across other.

    REGIONAL VARIANTS · Comparable

    Comparable across regional.

    REAR CAMERAS · Comparable

    Comparable across camera.

    FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE

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