Did anyone choose the 5c over the 5s?

[cynics]

Not necessarily. I've witnessed people in an Apple Store choose a 5c over a 5s. I even overheard one person buying one say they preferred it. Not everyone cares about the latest, greatest.



If both phones were available at the same price, I'd wager there would still be a lot of people buying the 5c. It's not about WANTING plastic, maybe they just prefer the look of it?

As for those who buy one then throw a case on it, yeah I'd imagine a lot of them got the cheaper phone and are maybe hiding the fact it's a 5c (though I personally don't see why they should feel the need to do that). Others are probably using a case for the same reason most other people do - to protect it.

Don't get me wrong, I hated the 5C at first but I'm considering it now. I think it's a nice phone especially since I'm on a 4S.

However I want one because it's price and like I said earlier if it were 50-100 dollars cheaper i'd get one off contract. It would be more of a gap filler until the 6 and use the upgrade for that.

Personally I don't care if it's plastic or metal. I prefer features and internal upgrades that's my draw to the 5S.

 

[Roessnakhan]

I used to be the latest and greatest person with phones, but now I'm just more concerned with what feels the best, and the 5c fits that bill over the 5s for me. Feels more sturdy and less fragile than the 5/5s.

 

[DanTSX]

Yes. White 5c 16gb here

Feel that the 5s is flimsy, and 5c is solid.

Feel that some of the 5s tech advantages are still premature, even flaky.

Feel that the 5s is less comfortable to hold.

Feel that the 5c is a "perfected" iP5.

I am $100 closer to owning the iPad Air that I want.

I don't care what others think if me because of the phone I use. I use what makes me happy.

I don't consider anodized aluminum "premium", especially when it is sold in wal mart.

Looks awesome w/o case.

5c is an awesome phone. Leaves me wanting nothing.

IMO The 5c is easily the best iPhone to date if you ignore the slight performance advantages of the 5s. It's just a nice piece of hardware to live and work with.

 

[DanTSX]

Didn't even think about it. But I don't "hate" the 5c or anyone who buys one. There seems to be some kind of civil war between Apple fans over the 5s and 5c and I really don't understand why.

Love the Accord reference btw, I drive the 4 cyl with leather so a mix of the two stated above

Acura TSX here, so is that like a 5c in a gold 5s case?

Maybe using car analogies is best for cars.

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People who are tight on money would probably chose the 5c over 5s, but if money is not an issue there is no reason to pick the 5c.

Nope.

Money is not an issue. Not saying it isn't finite, or there are better uses, but it certainly isn't an issue. If the 5s was $200 more than the 5c, I would had paid it without regard, if I thought I wanted the 5s more.

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Then if money wasn't an issue why did you and 4 of your friends get the 5C and not the 5S?

Because more money does not equal more desireable.... If I am a life long Porsche fan, do I buy the Ferrari over the Porsche simply because I can afford to buy the more expensive Ferrari?


You do realize that these two phones are extremely close in performance, and will be both be viewed as old slugs in less than 24 months?

 

[wtrswoopes]

I did.

Had a 4s and my only complaint about it was how the edges of the phone cut into my palm when reading for extended periods of time. When I learned the 5c had a curved back, I didn't think twice.

Even as I had to wait 3 weeks for the Sprint store to get the color and storage combo I wanted; I never doubted my decision.

Couldn't be happier about my 5c!

 

[cynics]

Acura TSX here, so is that like a 5c in a gold 5s case?

Maybe using car analogies is best for cars.

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Nope.

Money is not an issue. Not saying it isn't finite, or there are better uses, but it certainly isn't an issue. If the 5s was $200 more than the 5c, I would had paid it without regard, if I thought I wanted the 5s more.

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Because more money does not equal more desireable.... If I am a life long Porsche fan, do I buy the Ferrari over the Porsche simply because I can afford to buy the more expensive Ferrari?


You do realize that these two phones are extremely close in performance, and will be both be viewed as old slugs in less than 24 months?

If you were a Porsche fan would you buy a cheaper model or more expensive model if money wasn't an option? Like I said and was ignored, sure you may prefer a cheaper model for various reasons.

Ferrari is a different brand so that's a moot point. If your an iPhone fan a more expensive Android phone would be silly to consider.

Point is this isn't about money and no matter how much I emphasize that people that prefer the 5C keep bringing up how there is more too it then money. Sooooo what does that tell you?

 

[DanTSX]

If you were a Porsche fan would you buy a cheaper model or more expensive model if money wasn't an option? Like I said and was ignored, sure you may prefer a cheaper model for various reasons.

Ferrari is a different brand so that's a moot point. If your an iPhone fan a more expensive Android phone would be silly to consider.

Point is this isn't about money and no matter how much I emphasize that people that prefer the 5C keep bringing up how there is more too it then money. Sooooo what does that tell you?

I would buy what I liked best. It is understandable that many do not quite get that. I could point to one 911S owner that I know that walked away from a turbo car because it was simply too much car, if we wish to continue the automotive analogy. The point is that when all products are quite good, it comes down to personal preference and vanity.

Which is why I suggested that car comparisons were poor for any phone discussions. But they do seem to be popular, so it was an attempt at my part to reach out here.

It tells me nothing really. Possible you are reading too far into my thought process? I was simply responding to an insistence that the choice was over $100. Perhaps some 5s owners need to seek validation that they are in a certain economic class, rather than 5c owners insisting that this choice is not such? I'm afraid it's a little of both


Here is another reason......my 4S broke, 5s was always on my radar, but was in short supply. Needing a phone to make a living, I tried the 5c. My phone guy had my choice of 5s's in stock a week later. I read and joined up here, agonized if I should make the change, but really enjoyed the 5c. In that time I spent a lot of time with colleagues 5s's. Both were nice but the 5s felt like a flimsy toy, and they were having issues. I tried to convince myself that the 5c was crap, but I couldn't. Eventually I just decided that any thought that I should go return for the 5s was purely out of vanity and was only being reinforced by what I read here. So I said screw it . Keep the 5c and forget anyone who is judging me on it. I ALMOST can do it, it some of you guys seem so vulnerable over the s/c that I can't resist the reply.

 

[C. Robert]

I got the 5s but wish I got the 5c. I think it is the best feeling phone ever made. The colors are also cool.

 

[thegrants82]

Acura TSX here, so is that like a 5c in a gold 5s case?

Maybe using car analogies is best for cars.

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Nope.

Money is not an issue. Not saying it isn't finite, or there are better uses, but it certainly isn't an issue. If the 5s was $200 more than the 5c, I would had paid it without regard, if I thought I wanted the 5s more.

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Because more money does not equal more desireable.... If I am a life long Porsche fan, do I buy the Ferrari over the Porsche simply because I can afford to buy the more expensive Ferrari?


You do realize that these two phones are extremely close in performance, and will be both be viewed as old slugs in less than 24 months?

You do realize that the 5C is a 2 year old 5 in a plastic case right? It was already an old slug the day it was released.

 

[DanTSX]

You do realize that the 5C is a 2 year old 5 in a plastic case right? It was already an old slug the day it was released.

September 21, 2012 is 2 years old? You went to public school huh? You can ask Siri to handle basic math for you, if you are never quite sure on your own.

I know exactly what the 5c is. There are incremental improvements over the 5, but it is largely the same specs as the 5. But facts are not as important as trying to knock stupid. 5c owners.

I like the plastic case over cheesy aluminum
The 5c, and by it's virtue, the 5 are still plenty capable. What could I possibly be missing that would make my phone feel slow ? Not a gamer.

 

[Tortimer]

I did. After looking at the 5C and the 5s I decided on getting a green 5C 16gb. It didn't cost me anything to upgrade but would have paid to get the 5C if needed. I love it and it has been my favorite phone ever. I traded a iPhone 4 in on the 5C and it is a huge improvement. I'm not crazy about the looks of the 5s. I wish the 5C had the specs of the 5s and it would be perfect but I still love the 5c.

 

[Tthomas612]

Then if money wasn't an issue why did you and 4 of your friends get the 5C and not the 5S?

I chose a 5c and money is not the issue. The issue with me is the awful design of the 5/5s. It's an opinion... I like the 5c design don't like the 5/5s.

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You do realize that the 5C is a 2 year old 5 in a plastic case right? It was already an old slug the day it was released.

Wow... Someone missed math class

 

[cynics]

I chose a 5c and money is not the issue. The issue with me is the awful design of the 5/5s. It's an opinion... I like the 5c design don't like the 5/5s.

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Wow... Someone missed math class

Someone missed where I said (multiple times) that some may just prefer the design, and that's fine.

But yeah, that guy is a year off lol. Does have a point though. Apple found a way to make the same device cheaper but charge the standard amount as they have for previous model year devices.

That's why I wish it was 50-100 dollars cheaper so I could justify an off contract price and save the upgrade. I'm hoping for (unlikely as it is) a cost cut before long.

 

[braddick]

I've read the above more than once: The iPhone 5C is cheaper to make than the iPhone 5.

I'd be curious what the true breakdown is.
Recently it was released what it cost to make the iPad Air.

Anyone have the stats on the iP5? 5C? 5S?

I'd bet there is very little spread between the 5 and the 5C.
(I'd equally conclude the 5S is a hefty percentage more than both.)

 

[sixrom]

I wanted the adult model.

My young daughters have the "cute" plasticky 5C, that saved me a few bucks.

 

[Tthomas612]

Someone missed where I said (multiple times) that some may just prefer the design, and that's fine.

But yeah, that guy is a year off lol. Does have a point though. Apple found a way to make the same device cheaper but charge the standard amount as they have for previous model year devices.

That's why I wish it was 50-100 dollars cheaper so I could justify an off contract price and save the upgrade. I'm hoping for (unlikely as it is) a cost cut before long.

Yes it's true... Apple did find a way to turn last years phone and make people think it's something new. All while making it cheaper and selling it for the same price. However I must say that I'm glad they did... Because honestly idk what it is about the design of the 5/5s, but I just don't like it.

 

[DanTSX]

I've read the above more than once: The iPhone 5C is cheaper to make than the iPhone 5.

I'd be curious what the true breakdown is.
Recently it was released what it cost to make the iPad Air.

Anyone have the stats on the iP5? 5C? 5S?

I'd bet there is very little spread between the 5 and the 5C.
(I'd equally conclude the 5S is a hefty percentage more than both.)

Considering the new methods of making the 5c, and it's lower volume, it probably costs MORE to make (for now) than the 5. Because it is plastic, does not automatically mean it cost less to make. I am really surprised that despite the generally higher level of education in this group, that the above costing concepts are slipping past us In favor of the "higher margins at my expense" sentiment that seems to be mantra repeated blindly from some early dismissive blogger on the 5c.

The raw materials costs in the case are pretty minimal compared to the rest of the phone. Most of the cost is in the screen and the chipset, which is largely shared between the two phones.

Consequently, what does it matter to the consumer what apple's margin on a product is? Choosing a product based on what apple's margin is versus another product is essentially trying to tell apple what margin is "fair", is a ridiculous approach. And by all accounts, apple is making money hand over fist with outstanding margins only others could dream of. If we adjust to the margins of competitors, everything apple is overpriced. But they are laughing all the way to the bank ($100B). And I'm glad for them.

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Someone missed where I said (multiple times) that some may just prefer the design, and that's fine.

But yeah, that guy is a year off lol. Does have a point though. Apple found a way to make the same device cheaper but charge the standard amount as they have for previous model year devices.

That's why I wish it was 50-100 dollars cheaper so I could justify an off contract price and save the upgrade. I'm hoping for (unlikely as it is) a cost cut before long.

I do agree that the 5c should be slightly less expensive for off contract. And I think it will be , eventually. apple releases this data when it benefits shareholders to have this info. Reduced cost on a major release = good stock performance. Not releasing this data suggests that marginal gross for the 5c isn't quote the high margin special we all wanted it to be, and likely more expensive for the reasons listed above. Publishing this info would be bad for shareholders. However that does not mean that the 5c line lacks valid to the company or consumer. They have a plan and the product by all accounts is great, unless you are a 5s owner who cannot live in the same zip code as a dirty 5c owner.

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I wanted the adult model.

My young daughters have the "cute" plasticky 5C, that saved me a few bucks.

I'm going to get my kid a gold 5s. I'll stick with the "Children's menu" phone I guess.

 

[thegrants82]

September 21, 2012 is 2 years old? You went to public school huh? You can ask Siri to handle basic math for you, if you are never quite sure on your own.

I know exactly what the 5c is. There are incremental improvements over the 5, but it is largely the same specs as the 5. But facts are not as important as trying to knock stupid. 5c owners.

I like the plastic case over cheesy aluminum
The 5c, and by it's virtue, the 5 are still plenty capable. What could I possibly be missing that would make my phone feel slow ? Not a gamer.

Someone doesn't understand the R&D time that is involved before the 5 was released. Let me make this easier for you to understand. The "5" is two year old Technology. The Technology doesn't begin the day that it hits the store shelves.

 

[Tthomas612]

Someone doesn't understand the R&D time that is involved before the 5 was released. Let me make this easier for you to understand. The "5" is two year old Technology. The Technology doesn't begin the day that it hits the store shelves.

I understand where your are coming from now. It's true looking at it in that way. Truthfully any technology device released is "dated" when it comes out.

That said it may be two years or 18 months, but the 5 and 5c are both beasts. They are both very quick. The 5s Is very quick. I'm a very "techy" guy, but I did get the 5c only because the design of the 5/5s does absolutely nothin for me. I just DO NOT like it. I didn't when I bought the 5 on launch day last year and I don't this year with the 5s. Had the 5c not been released I would've stayed on my 4s until the 6 was released.

 

[oVerboost]

Design of the 5/5s isn't too dissimilar to that of the 4/4s though really. Or do you mean materials used rather than the look?

 

[Frankied22]

I actually exchanged my white 5C for a silver 5S. It was $100 more but I just couldn't get over how much I liked the 5S design over the 5C. The 5C does feel a little better in the hand without a case but I hated that it had a black front an white back. Plus it is heavier than the 5S design. I really like the aluminum design, chamfered edges, and the lightness of the 5S. I know I didn't really gain much in speed in everyday use. The fingerprint scanner is nice but not essential for me, and the camera is whatever because I don't take a ton of photos with my phone. For me, it really just came down to the design and having a more future proofed phone.

 

[DanTSX]

Someone doesn't understand the R&D time that is involved before the 5 was released. Let me make this easier for you to understand. The "5" is two year old Technology. The Technology doesn't begin the day that it hits the store shelves.

Then the 5s is year old technology.

I get R&D time, but it's really not convenient to include R&D time in age of technology in this context. Not to me at least.

 

[turbineseaplane]

About to switch from 5S to 5C actually.

Decided I'm seeing none of the benefits of the "latest and greatest" and I was really just fine with my 5 before.
Plus the color is a nice change. Might as well get several hundred dollars off the table and get into a device that fits my needs the best.

(for those wondering, touch ID does nothing for me but frustrate and I don't need the most powerful phone as I'm not a gamer)

 

[Technarchy]

In real world use you'll be hard pressed to notice a difference in how they handle iOS 7.

 

[mcrto]

Yep. Doubt that choice is ever made based on money since the difference isn't much at all

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I used to be the latest and greatest person with phones, but now I'm just more concerned with what feels the best, and the 5c fits that bill over the 5s for me. Feels more sturdy and less fragile than the 5/5s.

This is how I felt. Had every latest iphone as soon as it came out and this time form factor won over the 5s extras.