iPhone 5C - Recommended?

[Ormuz]

Hello;

I want to introduce a relative to iOS, but I won't purchase a high end phone just yet (and the person in question does not like the complexity of smartphones). Would an iPhone 5C be enough? Nothing fancy would be used , just the occasional Youtube video, texting, probably Candy Crush.

Would you still recommend this phone?

I'm deciding between this iPhone or a Moto G 3rd gen.

Thanks,

 

[keysofanxiety]

Hello;

I want to introduce a relative to iOS, but I won't purchase a high end phone just yet (and the person in question does not like the complexity of smartphones). Would an iPhone 5C be enough? Nothing fancy would be used , just the occasional Youtube video, texting, probably Candy Crush.

Would you still recommend this phone?

I'm deciding between this iPhone or a Moto G 3rd gen.

Thanks,

I'd say 5S or higher, 5C's CPU is pretty long in the tooth these days IMHO.

 

[Zorba]

Of course it will suffice for the things you mention. But maybe a second hand or refurb iPhone 5S will be a bit more future proof, plus you get the convenience of TouchID.

Other than that I think the 5C is a very nice phone, love the colors.

 

[Merkie]

If you can get a 16GB 5C for a decent price then imo it's fine. However, most 5C's are only 8GB and that is really limiting. Perhaps you could get a 5S.

 

[hamiltonDSi]

My mom is not a power user.
She bought the 5c (shatterd her old iPhone 4) in May and after upgrading to iOS 9 in September she complained about the phone's poor performance.

She just order a Space Grey iPhone 6 a couple of hours ago and the 5c is on eBay for sale. She uses Messages, Mail, WhatsApp, Facebook and Youtube. Nothing complex or CPU heavy.

Go for the 5s.

 

[mtneer]

The 5C will groan and creak its way to do what you require - today. But, within a year, once more and more app developers bulk up their apps to expect the 2GB RAM in the 6S/6S+ for smooth performance - your 5C will suffer quite a bit. So, unless you are getting the phone for free (or < $25); I wouldn't buy that.

 

[CEmajr]

Yeah I would at least try to find a used 5s if possible. The 5c is also the most prone to glass shattering of modern Iphones.

 

[neile45]

I have a 5c 8gb, and I love the OS, but can't stand the lack of space. I can't keep anything on it. I have very little apps, if I want to go on facebook, I go thru Safari. The phone works fine, but the battery life is not great. I'm saving money right now to buy a 6s or 6s plus unlocked.

 

[CE3]

I agree with the others who say definitely don't go with the 8GB 5c. I was quite satisfied with my 16GB model, battery life was excellent for about a year and a half, and then average after that.

Honestly, just based off specs and price, if I were choosing between this and the Moto G 3rd generation as a gift, I would probably go with the Moto G. A brand new and unlocked Moto G will cost about the same as a used 5C. The phone is much newer, and the customer reviews on Amazon indicate most people are happy with the device.

The 5C was a good phone and seems to run iOS 9 well enough, but it's a little past its prime now and won't be the greatest introduction to iOS.

 

[Dented]

The 5c was fine in its day but I think that day is past now - for the processor alone (and specifically the 64bit compatibility) I would go for a 5S minimum, it'll be a more pleasant phone to use for longer.

 

[Subwaymac]

Problem is these type of people keep the phone for years so I think a iPhone 6 would be best