Downgraded from 5S to 5C - Couldn't be happier

How exactly did you downgrade? :/

 

I'm guessing in terms of specs, loss of TouchID, etc.

 

Well you got one thing right, it most certainly is a down grade.

 

Sounds like all you needed for your 5S was a case.

 

Well, one things for sure you couldn't stay away from one thread that had the word iphone 5c in it...you are a true definition of TROLL

 

I was wondering that also.

OP glad you got a phone you liked, you just single-handedly validated apples' strategy.

 

Some people only need cube steak instead of Filet mignon. OP is a cube steak type of guy. No shame in that.

 

Exactly, the question is how did he downgrade because the 5c is not infurior to the 5s in a cirtain perspective. They are both quality apple phones, they migt not have the same specs but he got a iPhone 5c because it had the right features that he would use from day to day. His preference was the durability of the 5c!!! So maybe he actuallt UPGRADED because the 5s didnt have everything he needed but the 5c did.

 

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!

burnout8488 found the Apple of his eye--this is Apple's speciality, after all!

Congratulations!

 

5s or 5c, just go with what fits your needs. I don't know why 5c users feel the need to justify their purchase judging from the number of posts/threads on this.

 

Using that logic one could see how an old 4wd jeep could be an upgrade from a new Porsche turbo carrera s, if the jeep is used more than the Porsche for whatever reason.

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Previously an iPhone was an iPhone. I'm thinking the diehards are in anguish about a budget iPhone. Like Rolex releasing a budget Rolex.

 

... There's this quote from the movie Fight Club, which fits here perfectly: ''the things you own, end up owning you''.

It's just a mass production phone, and in two years, you'll probably get a new one. It's okay to be careful with it, but people over exaggerate with this like they are using a museum piece.

 

Perhaps from a naive perspective. We had no choice when they switched to plastic case on the 3G/3GS giving it a cheap plasticky feel (especially combined with the lighter weight), but the 5c isn't a budget iPhone given the price and its build quality is superior to the 3G/3GS.

 

Probably because of the amount of elitist posts/threads that have appeared on various forums that look down upon and are condescending towards the 5c and owners.

 

Well it's certainly a pay less get less device so I still call it a budget release. And there is nothing wrong with that, IMO Apple finally woke up and realized one size does not fit all.

 

I don't know why Apple missed the boat on offering the 5c in black? They'd sell more.

Enjoy your 5c.

 

It's the same price as what the iPhone 5 would sell for if it wasn't discontinued and except for a slightly larger battery, the innards are the same. The plastic case can be a pro (as in the OP) or a con (as with most iPhone 5 users).

I think it's mostly aimed at cheap Android users who want the latest offering, as nearly half of 5c owners came from Androids (vs. 80% of 5s users who came from older iPhone models).

 

I didn't understand this as well.

 

Think of it as the black tax common to Apple (e.g., blackbook). $100 more gets you the 5s and yes, Space Gray is still considered a black iPhone (just as Silver is still considered a white iPhone).

 

I enjoy these first hand experiences on iPhone use. I have yet to pick up a new iPhone- still using the iPhone 5, but would if the 5C came in black, or offered a white front.

It's a terrific phone and like the OP stated, offers what just about all of us desire in an iPhone.

The beef analogy stated above is weak.
Both iPhones are filet mignon, the iPhone 5S is simply cooked medium rare.

 

I'd rather a Ribeye or a New York strip instead of filet mignon. I like cube steak too. Especially when it's fried.

 

Hi,


I like both models.

As I was using the iPhone 5 my natural upgrade route was the iPhone 5s.

The only thing I don't like about the iPhone 5c is the original case that you can buy. When applied the iPhone name is broken up with the holes.

Bad design IMO.

 

The innards are similar not sure if they are identical. Which clearly they aren't. Some components were probably updated

 

I meant as in last year's technology, i.e., no faster/upgraded components other than the battery.