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Is the iPhone 5c still a good strong phone?

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melias24

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Hey all, so i was going to buy the 5s, but i due to other reasons i am now opting for the 5c. I'd just like to know will this phone last me another 2 years until i'm earning enough to buy the iphone 6s or 7 when the price comes down? I don't play too heavy games, and camera quality seems alright, much better than my stuffed nexus 5 i'd guess.

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I'd get a 5s if you can at the very least due to the A7 processor or preferably the 6SE.
 
I activated my daughters 5c while Im waiting on the 7. I sold mine. Anyway, maybe it's because I'm used to a better phone, but I don't like it at all. It's just a really cheap iPhone in my opinion. What about a SE?
 
5c is slow and can barely run iOS 10 at all. At the very least get a 5s. If you're trying to go two year with it though I'd look into the 5se.
 
Samantha124 said:
I activated my daughters 5c while Im waiting on the 7. I sold mine. Anyway, maybe it's because I'm used to a better phone, but I don't like it at all. It's just a really cheap iPhone in my opinion. What about a SE?
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Prices in Australia are pretty crap :// A lot of my friends use it and they seem to like it...I'm just wanting a cheap phone that works. My nexus was good until google updated it and turns out it was the last update, and it ruined my phone
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The Doctor11 said:
5c is slow and can barely run iOS 10 at all. At the very least get a 5s. If you're trying to go two year with it though I'd look into the 5se.
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Alright i guess i'll have to save my pennies.
 
melias24 said:
Prices in Australia are pretty crap :// A lot of my friends use it and they seem to like it...I'm just wanting a cheap phone that works. My nexus was good until google updated it and turns out it was the last update, and it ruined my phone
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Alright i guess i'll have to save my pennies.
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How about buying maybe a 5s or 6 used? You may be able to find a pretty good deal on a used one since the new iPhone is being released soon.
 
Woodcrest64 said:
6SE
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The Doctor11 said:
5se
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It isn't a 6SE.

It isn't a 5SE.

It's an SE. Of all people anywhere on the planet, the people in this forum should know this. And no, it isn't "less confusing" to call it by an incorrect name, as some people claim for some bizarre reason, usually "because it looks the same as the 5S." Well then by all means, we can all start calling the 7 the 6SS since "it looks the same as the 6".

It has a name, use it.
 
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I'm currently using an iPhone 5C 8GB :( as an backup until I get my iPhone 7. Imo, I don't like it, but it works and I can talk and text without any issues. Battery life is ok, won't last a day. iOS 9.3.5 runs without any lagging. It's not great but still a solid iOS experience.
 
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menist said:
I'm currently using an iPhone 5C 8GB :( as an backup until I get my iPhone 7. Imo, I don't like it, but it works and I can talk and text without any issues. Battery life is ok, won't last a day. iOS 9.3.5 runs without any lagging. It's not great but still a solid iOS experience.
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Ah ok, sounds alright then i guess, my nexus freezes from time to time just playing candy crush... I just want a smooth phone without exceeding $300 that's all, and android is nice but i just loved my ipod 5, and would love to have an apple phone again without breaking the bank.
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How about buying maybe a 5s or 6 used? You may be able to find a pretty good deal on a used one since the new iPhone is being released soon.
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Yeah i've been considering that. I've seen some cheap refurbed 5s' and 6's.
 
puma1552 said:
It isn't a 6SE.

It isn't a 5SE.

It's an SE. Of all people anywhere on the planet, the people in this forum should know this. And no, it isn't "less confusing" to call it by an incorrect name, as some people claim for some bizarre reason, usually "because it looks the same as the 5S." Well then by all means, we can all start calling the 7 the 6SS since "it looks the same as the 6".

It has a name, use it.
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I swear when that thing launched it was called 5SE
 
melias24 said:
Prices in Australia are pretty crap :// A lot of my friends use it and they seem to like it...I'm just wanting a cheap phone that works. My nexus was good until google updated it and turns out it was the last update, and it ruined my phone
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You could wipe the phone and reinstall the previous OS version if you really wanted to. Although if you're looking to get back into iOS for under $300 the 5s or a used SE is your best bet for longevity at a good price. Although I'm not very familiar with Australian prices for those phones, so I could be way off.
 
Of all the iPhones still supported by iOS 10, the 5c (like the 5) is at the bottom of the list. There's a very real chance it will not get iOS 11, and even if it does, it may not run it very well. Like the others, I'd recommend trying to find a reasonably priced 5s or SE. The SE in particular should last for years since it's a current model.
 
DarthBradicus said:
The SE in particular should last for years since it's a current model.
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^this
If you can grab a SE, do it. It's 6S tech and probably will be fine for years to come.

I use a 5 as my backup phone (which is the same specs as the 5C) and it runs iOS 10 okay. It's quite slow and not really pleasant, but it gets the job done. It's not really future-proof anymore, though.
 
Just bought my daughter a 5c als her first iPhone. I am impressed how fluid and responsive it works on 9.3.5. it should be fine for the next 2 or 3 years even if I do not upgrade the OS further.
 
The Doctor11 said:
I swear when that thing launched it was called 5SE
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There were all sorts of rumors of what it would be called.

There were also rumors that the 7 would be the 6SE.
[doublepost=1473613427][/doublepost]For a basic IOS smartphone, if the screen size is acceptable the 5C should be fine. My sister is still using the 32GB model she got 3 years ago.

10 might be the last upgrade it gets, since the 5 and 5C are the only 32 bit phone chips Apple is still supporting.
 
5C runs on a 32bit processor and 5S and above are 64bit. Apple is getting ready to phase out support for all 32bit iOS devices definitely go with a 5s or newer.
 
I would wait some time to get a used phone. the market is about to be flooded with used phones. you might be able to find a 6 for a decent price
 
melias24 said:
Ok thanks. So would you say give the 5c a miss all together?...
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The 5c doesn't have a 64 bit processor in it and 'I' think Apple will cut off any devices for iOS 11 that aren't 64bit next year. You'll be happier in the long run with a iPhone SE, iPhone 6 or at the very least a iPhone 5s.
 
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