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iPhone 5c vs iPhone 6

20 source-backed differences · 4 fields the same. Official sources below.

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iPhone 6 has advantages in battery, design & dimensions; the verified fields are otherwise comparable.

Top Differences

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✓24 registry fields

Display size4 in → 4.7 in
ChipA6 → A8
Storage options16 GB, 32 GB → 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0 → Bluetooth 4.2
Audio playback hours40 → 50

What Changed

Deterministic differences from the verified structured records.

Display sizeDifferent, with no automatic winner

4 in compared with 4.7 in

ChipDifferent, with no automatic winner

A6 compared with A8

Storage optionsDifferent, with no automatic winner

16 GB, 32 GB compared with 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB

BluetoothDifferent, with no automatic winner

Bluetooth 4.0 compared with Bluetooth 4.2

Audio playback hoursDifferent, with no automatic winner

40 compared with 50

Full Comparison

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✓24 registry fields

FieldiPhone 5ciPhone 6Why it matters
Front cameraMinor difference1 official source1.2 MPUnknownFront camera changes affect selfies and video calls.
ApertureMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknownƒ/2.2 apertureNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
TypeMarginal difference2 official sources1.2MP photos (1280 by 960)1.2-megapixel photosNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 5ciPhone 6Why it matters
Display sizeMarginal difference2 official sources4 in4.7 inMore screen space changes reading and media comfort.
ResolutionMarginal difference2 official sources1136-by-640-pixel resolution at 326 ppi1334-by-750-pixel resolution at 326 ppiNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
TechnologyMarginal difference2 official sourcesRetina displayRetina HD displayNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 5ciPhone 6Why it matters
ChipMarginal difference2 official sourcesA6A8Newer silicon generally extends performance headroom.
FieldiPhone 5ciPhone 6Why it matters
Video playbackMinor difference2 official sources10 hours11 hoursApple’s common playback test gives a comparable endurance signal.
Audio playback hoursMarginal difference2 official sources4050No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 5ciPhone 6Why it matters
WeightMinor difference2 official sources132 g129 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
Depth mmMarginal difference2 official sources8.976.9No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Height mmMarginal difference2 official sources124.4138.1No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Width mmMarginal difference2 official sources59.267No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 5ciPhone 6Why it matters
Storage optionsMarginal difference2 official sources16 GB, 32 GB16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GBAvailable capacities determine local media and app headroom.
ContentsMarginal difference2 official sourcesiPhone 5c with iOS 7, Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, DocumentationiPhone, 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 source20132014No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ListMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknownTouch ID, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 5ciPhone 6Why it matters
BluetoothMarginal difference2 official sourcesBluetooth 4.0Bluetooth 4.2The generation can affect accessory capabilities.
WifiMarginal difference2 official sources802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz and 5GHz)802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-FiNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 5ciPhone 6Why it matters
OsMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknowniOSNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.

What’s the same

Main camera8 MP
U.S. SIMNano-SIM
CellularLTE
ConnectorLightning

Which should you buy?

iPhone 6 leads in Battery and Design; the two are otherwise comparable.

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    Category-by-category

    BATTERY · iPhone 6

    Leads in battery.

    DESIGN & DIMENSIONS · iPhone 6

    Leads in design.

    DISPLAY · Comparable

    Comparable across display.

    PERFORMANCE · Comparable

    Comparable across performance.

    OTHER · Comparable

    Comparable across other.

    CONNECTIVITY · Comparable

    Comparable across connectivity.

    REAR CAMERAS · Comparable

    Comparable across camera.

    SOFTWARE · Comparable

    Comparable across software.

    FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE

    3 official sources

    Every compared field traces to an official product source. No model-generated specs, prices or winners.

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