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Is the 5c better then the 5s?
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I use both daily and there really isn't any difference in battery life.
Both last plenty long enough for me to get through the day. In fact, it isn't rare for me to be putting them on the charger before I go to bed and the battery is still at 80%.
Things that really kill the battery:
(1) Display - if its on for long periods of time, it'll drain the battery.
(2) Maps - Navigation is pretty killer, again especially if the screen is on the whole time.
(3) Poor cell reception - if the phone is constantly having trouble connecting to a signal, it'll drain.
I've never had a problem bluetoothing music - can play for hours and not drain much. Usually keep my brightness around 40-50% and leave everything on.
Both last plenty long enough for me to get through the day. In fact, it isn't rare for me to be putting them on the charger before I go to bed and the battery is still at 80%.
Things that really kill the battery:
(1) Display - if its on for long periods of time, it'll drain the battery.
(2) Maps - Navigation is pretty killer, again especially if the screen is on the whole time.
(3) Poor cell reception - if the phone is constantly having trouble connecting to a signal, it'll drain.
I've never had a problem bluetoothing music - can play for hours and not drain much. Usually keep my brightness around 40-50% and leave everything on.
The 5s does have a better exterior, slim fit, touch id, speed, plus the m7 co processor chip makes the 5s FAR more superior than a plastic phone.
No kidding.
No kidding.
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As you will see from the actual thread, the question of 5C vs. 5S being better is more from the battery point of view specifically rather than anything else, which is mostly unrelated to what you mentioned in your reply.
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Maybe this will wake up the OP. So what if the battery is three times better with the 5c than the 5s I still wouldn't go for it. Nor wouldn't the majority but whatever.
It's definitely not that different in battery life. Since I own both and tend to run the same stuff, I'm being pretty sincere. No real reason to downgrade.
And, once again, the question is about battery life in particular, not a general comparison of the phones.
Do people not even bother reading even the first post that starts the thread, let alone the thread itself or at least some parts of it?
Yep, we can read. If he wants he can go to the 5c because it may have better battery life then by all means. However, we are providing our viewpoints as to why that in itself may not be in his best interest. If that is his priority, so be it. Bet ya he has taken notice though even if it is.
Next question.
to the op, remember to turn off all the things that suck the life out the battery such as background refresh of apps, limit location based iAds and frequent locations found under privacy > location services > system services, that'll stop the gps firing off intermittently.
Just rock your 5s till your heart's content and pick up a fairly cheap portable charger if you are worried about it draining when you are on the go. I'd forget about getting a 5c instead.
Some good recommendations here:
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1678477/
Some good recommendations here:
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1678477/
Yeah I agree - your battery life seems fantastic! One hour per 10% is great!
my battery has good days and bad days. I have come to conclusion that my battery is fine. The other day I had 14 hours standby and 4 hours of usage at 60% and was like wow this is really good but I was spreading out my usage. Also had 7 hours standby and 2 1/2 usage at 80% so to me it seems a lot better. But now ever since I jaulbroke it it stays at 100% for like 30 mintues usage time then drains extrmemely fast after 98% faster then it seems like it did before. Maybe its from me respringing it all the time i dont know though.
My father in law has the 5c and has for a couple of months so I've used it a good few times. I got my 5s yesterday and it's a superior device in my opinion.
That's not saying the 5c is rubbish, it's not. It's a great phone but the 5s is on another planet.
That's not saying the 5c is rubbish, it's not. It's a great phone but the 5s is on another planet.
Agreed, two totally different animals here. No comparison. Oh before someone else throws a fit, that includes battery's.
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Nice try, but the 5S battery lasts longer that the 5C. Hate to burst your bubble with this but it is well known.
So what if it is about the battery. I'll tell you what, I will get hold of a 5c and send it to anyone if they want it instead of the 5s so long as there aren't other issues with it! 
If one is going to be picky about the thread, be picky about the thread topic! I rest my case.
If one is going to be picky about the thread, be picky about the thread topic! I rest my case.