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Downgraded from 5S to 5C - Couldn't be happier
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I was agreeing with the OP. He said that he downgraded and I simply agreed. Watch the name calling.
I have the 5S in gold, and recently bought a 5C because I wasn't happy with some of the little bugs the 5S had within it, side by side, with normal usage, the 64 bit processor of the 5S is no different to the 5C due to apps not utilising the full 64 bit capability, touch id is a waste of time especially if you have children that want to use the phone to play a game, the only thing that I like about the 5S is the camera, it is noticeably better than the 5 and 5C.
The only thing is, without a case, the 5C seems a bit slippery and I am worried I will drop it and break it! - with a case I think it would be so many times better, but I don't want to invest in a case if I decide against keeping it!
Decisions decisions, but I understand what the op means.
The only thing is, without a case, the 5C seems a bit slippery and I am worried I will drop it and break it! - with a case I think it would be so many times better, but I don't want to invest in a case if I decide against keeping it!
Decisions decisions, but I understand what the op means.
I wasn't meaning it in the sense. I know you're not trolling I see you posting all the time. I do apologize.
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I don't need TouchID. One of my friends from work has the 5S and his is already failing a lot. I just can't stand the design of the 5 or the 5s. I only wish the 5c came in black ...
In heavy rush hour traffic an s550 and corolla have the same performance constraints. However on open road...it always takes software time to catch up with hardware.
I dont understand the comment about touch id. Kids can use the lock code. Hopefully your phone is password protected.
I have the 5s, however after holding and playing with the 5c a bit as well, I TOTALLY get the 5c's place in their lineup. The user experience is different from both the 5 and the 5s. The experience isn't lessor or greater, it's just different. Apple knew EXACTLY what they were doing! Someone mentioned it and NAILED it exactly - apple finally stopped offering a one size fits all solution. I can COMPLETELY see where the 5c would be way more attractive, and useful to some people over the 5s. They are two different devices. Specs and hardware aside.... The experience is different with both. I know 5s owners who would rather have the color and hard plastic casing of the 5c but got the 5s for touch ID, or because there was not a black color... But overall they actually preferred the 5c experience better. Everyone had their opinions and their needs when it comes to a phone. You get the phone that best aligns with those needs and wants. Simple as that.
Very well put. Now if others would understand it this way...this "Civil War" would end
This thread has so many ones like itself. 5c vs 5s. SO WHAT. You didn't get an Android, your life will be so much better. THATS ALL that matters.
I love the 5c. I know quite a few people that have it and although I have a 5s, I am envious when I see theirs. I really like the form factor and the colors if the c. There is no noticeable performance difference in real life use between the two.
They updated the wifi chip in the 5c? Doesn't it support the same 802.11 a, b, g, n and n 5GHz as does the 5?
They did make both the 5s and 5c world iPhones in terms of LTE bands, but that doesn't matter until and if you sell it unlocked.
Mimo. Just guessing. Got it. So the 5c is not just a repacked 5 it's a 5+.
Or a 5- as some people consider the loss of aluminum case a downgrade despite having a slightly larger capacity battery and being a world iPhone. It's subjective.
True. The tech in the 5s is the first of its kind. Apple beat everybody to the punch with 64 bit and touch id in the same package. The 32 vs 64 bit raged on, on windows...but i would never go back to 32 bit windows. There are consumers who dont know the difference and dont care.
What a great post OP. Am glad your happy with your decision. I currently have the 5 which I am happy with. However if I was to go for a new iPhone I probably go for the 5c and get it in blue. That seems to be the best color in my opinion. I was trying it out at an apple store the other day and it does feel really good. It also feels like an iPhone that does not really need a case. Not that I use a case for my 5 anyway as it is.
I always felt that my 5S was just too light and fragile. It was such a thing of beauty that I couldn't use my phone like I wanted out in the wild.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGkDSzGtdew
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDTIAifa2ak
I didn't see the iPhone 5c do much better.
What good is it doing if you don't need to scan your finger every time? And please explain how it slows unlocking your phone. I think is better then sliding your finger cuz as your pulling it out of your pocket you can unlock your phone. And if someone took your phone from your hands and ran a way with it is that 15 minute non use timer going to do anything?
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The 5c and 5s have the same front where you put your ear. THE SAME! Don't push so hard.
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If your having problems with touch id the first thing you should do is clean up all the finger marks. Then go to settings and redo your finger and make sure you get all parts of it.
It also has an improved FaceTime camera, fwiw.
And I might be in the minority on this, but if the 5c had only been available with a white face I might have bit the bullet and gotten the 5s, instead. I just don't like the white face at all.