5C or 5S Iphone

cockney · 12-12-2013, 18:31

Hi,

I'm after getting the wife one of the above for Christmas but am not sure which one is better & if they came out at the same time.

Any help would be appreciated as i want to get her the latest one with the higher spec..

Thanks

shaggy_x · 12-12-2013, 18:39

5S had thr better spec with fingerprint reader, faster processor, better camera, slo mo video and more.
5C is basically a 5 with a coloured back cover

cockney · 12-12-2013, 18:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaggy_x

5S had thr better spec with fingerprint reader, faster processor, better camera, slo mo video and more.
5C is basically a 5 with a coloured back cover

Thanks shaggy, a 5S it is then

xreyuk123 · 12-12-2013, 19:28

If the 5C was another £50 cheaper then I maybe would have said that, but for the extra things you get on a 5S, £70 is worth it.

12december1984 · 12-12-2013, 19:40

I'd also recommend the iPhone 5S over the iPhone 5C.

When iOS 8 is released to the public next year in terms of hardware it'll perform better in the long run over the iPhone 5C.

swordman · 12-12-2013, 21:10

I have seen these for £400 now, for that money I don't think the 5s is worth the extra unless you really want to scan your finger.

KieranDS · 12-12-2013, 23:41

iPhone 5S.

enapace · 13-12-2013, 08:19

IPhone 5s it looks like an iPhone and for the difference in price. the extras you get like increased low light performance, bigger battery, faster processor and fingerprint which according to a friend saves him a lot of time with not just unlock but various other things as well.

davethorp · 13-12-2013, 08:29

5S

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shaggy_x · 13-12-2013, 09:47

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Originally Posted by davethorp

5S

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alan1302 · 13-12-2013, 11:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by swordman

I have seen these for £400 now, for that money I don't think the 5s is worth the extra unless you really want to scan your finger.

5S has a faster processor and better camera as well...and looks better!

swordman · 13-12-2013, 11:15

As so often pointed out on here looks are subjective.

Slightly better camera yes, faster cpu yes but on iOS less relevant as the 5 runs it fine given its demands. So that costs you £150 more! As I said not sure if it is worth that amount extra.

alan1302 · 13-12-2013, 11:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by swordman

As so often pointed out on here looks are subjective.

Slightly better camera yes, faster cpu yes but on iOS less relevant as the 5 runs it fine given its demands. So that costs you £150 more! As I said not sure if it is worth that amount extra.

I suppose there is a lever of future proofing with the 5S if you plan to keep it a while as iOS 8 is likely to run better on it than it would the 5C.

swordman · 13-12-2013, 11:35

Listen I'm no fan of the 5c at all but for a saving of 27% of so over the 5s it has to be considered, given the relatively small differences I think.

alan1302 · 13-12-2013, 11:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by swordman

Listen I'm no fan of the 5c at all but for a saving of 27% of so over the 5s it has to be considered, given the relatively small differences I think.

Obviously it comes down to the *user but I would think about it and still go with the 5S even with the price difference.

*Other users may vary

swordman · 13-12-2013, 14:28

I suppose you could argue that even £400 is a massive over price for the 5c, so if your going to be reamed you may as well go the whole hog.

alan1302 · 13-12-2013, 15:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by swordman

I suppose you could argue that even £400 is a massive over price for the 5c, so if your going to be reamed you may as well go the whole hog.

Exactly!

IMO you would be made to get the 5C over the 5S or a 5.

swordman · 13-12-2013, 16:00

I totally agree about the 5 I would have that any day over the 5c

Mark in Essex · 13-12-2013, 23:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by alan1302

I suppose there is a lever of future proofing with the 5S if you plan to keep it a while as iOS 8 is likely to run better on it than it would the 5C.

I would 2nd this.

The 5S is going to be a lot more future proof than the 5C (especially when the software takes full advantage of the 64 bit CPU).

12-12-2013, 18:31	#1
cockney Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Leeds Posts: 1,003	5C or 5S Iphone Hi, I'm after getting the wife one of the above for Christmas but am not sure which one is better & if they came out at the same time. Any help would be appreciated as i want to get her the latest one with the higher spec.. Thanks

12-12-2013, 18:39	#2
shaggy_x Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Deep South (Yorkshire) Posts: 3,416	5S had thr better spec with fingerprint reader, faster processor, better camera, slo mo video and more. 5C is basically a 5 with a coloured back cover

12-12-2013, 18:59	#3
cockney Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Leeds Posts: 1,003	Quote: Originally Posted by shaggy_x 5S had thr better spec with fingerprint reader, faster processor, better camera, slo mo video and more. 5C is basically a 5 with a coloured back cover Thanks shaggy, a 5S it is then

12-12-2013, 19:28	#4
xreyuk123 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 509	If the 5C was another £50 cheaper then I maybe would have said that, but for the extra things you get on a 5S, £70 is worth it.

12-12-2013, 19:40	#5
12december1984 Guest Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,026	I'd also recommend the iPhone 5S over the iPhone 5C. When iOS 8 is released to the public next year in terms of hardware it'll perform better in the long run over the iPhone 5C.

12-12-2013, 21:10	#6
swordman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,342	I have seen these for £400 now, for that money I don't think the 5s is worth the extra unless you really want to scan your finger.

12-12-2013, 23:41	#7
KieranDS Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: London Posts: 15,938	iPhone 5S.

13-12-2013, 08:19	#8
enapace Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,249	IPhone 5s it looks like an iPhone and for the difference in price. the extras you get like increased low light performance, bigger battery, faster processor and fingerprint which according to a friend saves him a lot of time with not just unlock but various other things as well.

13-12-2013, 08:29	#9
davethorp Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Preston, Lancashire Posts: 7,255	5S /thread

13-12-2013, 09:47	#10
shaggy_x Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Deep South (Yorkshire) Posts: 3,416	Quote: Originally Posted by davethorp 5S /thread /LIKE

13-12-2013, 11:06	#11
alan1302 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Yorks Posts: 6,180	Quote: Originally Posted by swordman I have seen these for £400 now, for that money I don't think the 5s is worth the extra unless you really want to scan your finger. 5S has a faster processor and better camera as well...and looks better!

13-12-2013, 11:15	#12
swordman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,342	As so often pointed out on here looks are subjective. Slightly better camera yes, faster cpu yes but on iOS less relevant as the 5 runs it fine given its demands. So that costs you £150 more! As I said not sure if it is worth that amount extra.

13-12-2013, 11:19	#13
alan1302 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Yorks Posts: 6,180	Quote: Originally Posted by swordman As so often pointed out on here looks are subjective. Slightly better camera yes, faster cpu yes but on iOS less relevant as the 5 runs it fine given its demands. So that costs you £150 more! As I said not sure if it is worth that amount extra. I suppose there is a lever of future proofing with the 5S if you plan to keep it a while as iOS 8 is likely to run better on it than it would the 5C.

13-12-2013, 11:35	#14
swordman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,342	Listen I'm no fan of the 5c at all but for a saving of 27% of so over the 5s it has to be considered, given the relatively small differences I think.

13-12-2013, 11:41	#15
alan1302 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Yorks Posts: 6,180	Quote: Originally Posted by swordman Listen I'm no fan of the 5c at all but for a saving of 27% of so over the 5s it has to be considered, given the relatively small differences I think. Obviously it comes down to the user but I would think about it and still go with the 5S even with the price difference. Other users may vary

13-12-2013, 14:28	#16
swordman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,342	I suppose you could argue that even £400 is a massive over price for the 5c, so if your going to be reamed you may as well go the whole hog.

13-12-2013, 15:34	#17
alan1302 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Yorks Posts: 6,180	Quote: Originally Posted by swordman I suppose you could argue that even £400 is a massive over price for the 5c, so if your going to be reamed you may as well go the whole hog. Exactly! IMO you would be made to get the 5C over the 5S or a 5.

13-12-2013, 16:00	#18
swordman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,342	I totally agree about the 5 I would have that any day over the 5c

13-12-2013, 23:01	#19
Mark in Essex Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,644	Quote: Originally Posted by alan1302 I suppose there is a lever of future proofing with the 5S if you plan to keep it a while as iOS 8 is likely to run better on it than it would the 5C. I would 2nd this. The 5S is going to be a lot more future proof than the 5C (especially when the software takes full advantage of the 64 bit CPU).

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