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Still worth it buying iPhone 5 or go for the 5C?

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marcelo4527

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I know apple discontinued the iPhone 5 and replaced with the 5C but I personally don't like the idea of all the colors and a plastic phone and the iPhone 5 looks really good IMO.. But knowing that apple has discontinued the iPhone 5 makes me wonder if I should still buy it or not.. Why did they discontinued? Would it be too expensive to sell at that lower price? Did the phone itself had a major flaw that only "lasted" a year?

So which one should I buy? (Consider both of the are at the same price)
 
Why are so many people here making a big deal about a plastic phone. Doesn't seem to bother the Android crowd. Some of the finest phones from HTC and Google are all plastic. Nothing new here.
 
HenryDJP said:
Why are so many people here making a big deal about a plastic phone. Doesn't seem to bother the Android crowd. Some of the finest phones from HTC and Google are all plastic. Nothing new here.
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It's cheap feeling/looking. Personally, I find Android 4.x to be far more functional then iOS, yet I am using an iPhone because of the significantly superior build quality / materials used (and because of the lack of carrier control over updates).

Not that it matters to me, though. I'll be getting a 5S on Friday, not a 5C.
 
HenryDJP said:
Why are so many people here making a big deal about a plastic phone. Doesn't seem to bother the Android crowd. Some of the finest phones from HTC and Google are all plastic. Nothing new here.
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I wouldn't be bothered with a plastic phone but if I could chose between 2 identical phones, one being plastic and colorful, and the other aluminum "premium feel" phone, I rather pick the one that looks nicer.

My only concern about picking the iPhone 5 is that the fact that apple has discontinued could be a problem somehow..
 
At this point its mostly preference if deciding between 5C and 5. I happen to like the 5C design a lot and would grab a blue one but I want the 5S.

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marcelo4527 said:
My only concern about picking the iPhone 5 is that the fact that apple has discontinued could be a problem somehow..
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Then get the 5. Its not going to be an issue for at least a couple years. 2 or 3 years down the road it will be pretty much unsupported but you'll have a new phone by then I imagine.
 
Since its a lot of the same internals. I would base your decision on your preference for what it looks like. Like metal and glass get the 5, like the color choices, get the 5c.
 
2 of Apple's best selling phones the 3g and 3gs were plastic,I still remember waiting in line for the 3g.
I can tell you one thing,my 3g and 3gs held up a heck of a lot better than my 5.Don't get me wrong I love the aluminum finish like everyone else,but they don't hold up well to scuffs and scrapes.
And Apple never makes a cheap feeling phone,all the reviews so far on the 5c are it is very well constructed and doesn't feel like plastic more like ceramic,and has a steel reinforced frame.I am looking forward to receiving my blue 5c.
 
Why does plastic matter. Plastic or metal, it will have a plastic case over it for most people anyway.
 
Personally I prefer the look of the 5C, just the general curved edges etc., and as it's made of plastic you probably won't need a case. The front camera is also improved, but not by much at all....
However seeing as I already have a 5 there's no point in me getting a 5C ;)

But if you can afford an extra $100/£80 then it's probably worth getting the 5S.
 
HenryDJP said:
Why are so many people here making a big deal about a plastic phone. Doesn't seem to bother the Android crowd. Some of the finest phones from HTC and Google are all plastic. Nothing new here.
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Um, quite frankly I've avoided the galaxy s hype because of the plastic. They're cheap.

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darngooddesign said:
Because of the additional coatings Apple uses, its supposed to feel like ceramic, not cheap plastic.
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oooooooooooooooooooooh ceramic. like my brakes.
 
billycuth said:
Um, quite frankly I've avoided the galaxy s hype because of the plastic. They're cheap.
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If you have read any of the hands on reviews of the 5c from last Tuesday's event, it's been stated by numerous reviewers from multiple websites that the build quality and feel of the plastic of the 5c is far superior to the Samsung phones. Just because it's plastic doesn't mean that it's cheap when it's actually done right.
 
Lancetx said:
If you have read any of the hands on reviews of the 5c, it's been stated by numerous reviewers from multiple websites that the build quality and feel of the plastic of the 5c is far superior to the Samsung phones. Just because it's plastic doesn't mean that it's cheap when it's actually done right.
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it looks cheap though.

Apple is a premium level product. They don't need to lower themselves to their competition. They've proved this for years.
 
Neither. Buy the iPhone 5s. It will hold a greater value because of the newer technologies that both the 5 and 5c lack. You will get a greater value when you sell or trade it by the time its due for you to get you're next phone.
 
neoelectronaut said:
Who are you trying to impress?
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You. I really just want to impress you.

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Infinitewisdom said:
Cheap like the ... oh I dont know ... iPhone 3G and 3GS?
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Sure, those are 4 and 5 year old phones at this point.

When they made the jump to glass and metal it upped their game.

And for me, I like to keep them naked (I do put front/back screen protectors, but still).

Why go back?

Maybe I will feel different in person, but right now it's how I feel.
 
c0LdFire said:
It's cheap feeling/looking. Personally, I find Android 4.x to be far more functional then iOS, yet I am using an iPhone because of the significantly superior build quality / materials used (and because of the lack of carrier control over updates).

Not that it matters to me, though. I'll be getting a 5S on Friday, not a 5C.
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I had the 3G. It felt great. This is a step up in quality because of the steel cage inside. I have no doubt this will feel much better than the 3G. As nice looking as aluminum is, it's far too fragile for something that needs to be as rugged as a phone needs to be. If I have to cover it in a case, what's the point?
 
marcelo4527 said:
but if I could chose between 2 identical phones, one being plastic and colorful, and the other aluminum "premium feel" phone, I rather pick the one that looks nicer.
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Why are you asking then? The iPhone 5 has no major flaws.
 
If I were looking to pay $99 instead of $199, I would buy the 5. It's a beautiful phone. But if you prefer color, then go with the 5c. I think it's really a matter of preference.
 
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