So here is my question. Will I regret purchase or not? I went with the 5 c because I am kind of rough on phones and didn't think the 5s was a good fit. I will be receiving it today and I hope it was a good choice. Will I notice a speed difference? I haven't played with a 5, but understand it is the same innards as the c. I'm not a tech freak, just looking for a upgrade from 4 s , any thoughts? I know a lotof people here aaren't too fond of plastic iPhone , besides that will I notice a difference coming from 4s?
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Upgradung from 4s to 5c, can i go wrong?
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Your going to notice a HUGE difference. I went to a 5c from a 4S and it's definitely a big change in speed
Wrong? no. Speed difference? It depends.
CPU speed is vastly improved, but nothing really taxed the dual core A5 in the 4S. Apps don't feel appreciably faster.
If you were on Verizon with their 1.2mbps 3G going to their 50mbps LTE. You'll see massive improvements.
If you were in a solid ATT 4G 8-9mbps area going to their 50mbps LTE. May not be hugely obvious facebooking and tweeting.
If you're in an area that is 3G/4G and you'll still be staying on 3G/4G... not much.
With the 5c internals being pretty much equal to the 5, you'll definitely notice a positive difference. I went from a 4s to a 5 last year and still love the speed.
If the 5c had the specs of the 5s, I imagine the 5s wouldn't sell too well
This is probably very true
I went from 4S to 5C, mostly because I wanted to get LTE if I was going to be spending the same on data either way. You definitely notice the speed differences, even if it is only slight. It just feels more responsive. The LTE is awesome, when you get service (I live in a place that doesn't get a whole lot of LTE). The 4S got to the point where the 3G would take way too long and it would just seem like something simple like refreshing Twitter would take forever, but the LTE is nice.
As for the plastic, some people like it and some don't. Personally, I love it, as I don't like using cases and I feel so much safer having a plastic back than one that will shatter from a few feet like my 4S did. Also it just feels so much nicer. More than likely you'll be happy with your decision, and won't really think "dang, I shoulda got a 5S."
As for the plastic, some people like it and some don't. Personally, I love it, as I don't like using cases and I feel so much safer having a plastic back than one that will shatter from a few feet like my 4S did. Also it just feels so much nicer. More than likely you'll be happy with your decision, and won't really think "dang, I shoulda got a 5S."
Went from the 4 to the 5c. While I was fine with iOS 7's performance on my iPhone 4, I was able to sell my iPhone 4 and have it fully pay for my iPhone 5c, so I went for it.
It's by no means a OMG WOW performance difference, but it is a bit snappier.
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Of course, though it's also $100 more expensive.
It's by no means a OMG WOW performance difference, but it is a bit snappier.
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Of course, though it's also $100 more expensive.
Actually going from a 4 to a 5C is a huge leap in performance ...
Regarding the 4s to 5c switch, is similar to what I've done (4S-> 5) : not so impressive but worth it.
Memory, screen and LTE are a good point.
so-so upgrade.
I remember when I went from the 4s to the 5. WOW LTE was night and day. 4" display was great. And best of all the phone got lighter.
The 5c is only 8 grams lighter than the 4s while the 5 and 5s are both 28 grams lighter. It is a noticeable difference.
Plastic case I feel is cheap, I don't like the trim around the screen it makes and I don't like the texture (feels like polished plastic.)
Also remember when you end up selling the phone it's value will be less than the 5s.
I remember when I went from the 4s to the 5. WOW LTE was night and day. 4" display was great. And best of all the phone got lighter.
The 5c is only 8 grams lighter than the 4s while the 5 and 5s are both 28 grams lighter. It is a noticeable difference.
Plastic case I feel is cheap, I don't like the trim around the screen it makes and I don't like the texture (feels like polished plastic.)
Also remember when you end up selling the phone it's value will be less than the 5s.
On paper it may be a "huge leap" in performance, but for me, the average customer, it didn't feel like that.
you'll love it. The bigger screen is great. I dont play games so speed hasnt been an issue since the 3gs as far as im concerned.
You said "dung" - Haha.
But yeah, like everyone else has said, it'll be great. I know when I went from my 4S to the 5, I definitely enjoyed it. Though, I must admit the only thing I hated was the fact that I had to get adapters/cables for the lightning but that's it.
But yeah, like everyone else has said, it'll be great. I know when I went from my 4S to the 5, I definitely enjoyed it. Though, I must admit the only thing I hated was the fact that I had to get adapters/cables for the lightning but that's it.