The iPhone 5C came as a curious companion to the announcement of the iPhone 5S. It sported the same hardware as the iPhone 5 but premium aluminum body has been replaced by a pastel-colored polycarbonate shell. Check out our full review of the iPhone 5C after the break. The only logical reason we can think of why Apple would produce a plastic version of the iPhone 5 from 2012 is that they could save up on materials cost, increase production speed, re-market and cater to a younger crowd. Before you proceed, do check out our review of the iPhone 5S here and the iPhone 5 here to give you a better perspective. The iPhone 5c looks like a good mix of glass and polycarbonate material. The last time Apple used this combination of construction material was during the iPhone 3GS era, a little over 4 years ago. The handset is a bit thicker than the iPhone 5/5S but still feels good on the hands, due to its relatively smaller form factor. Read more in our articles including "Apple iPhone 5C Review" and "iPhone 3G: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly".
The iPhone 5C came as a curious companion to the announcement of the iPhone 5S. It sported the same hardware as the iPhone 5 but premium aluminum body has been replaced by a pastel-colored polycarbonate shell.
Check out our full review of the iPhone 5C after the break. The only logical reason we can think of why Apple would produce a plastic version of the iPhone 5 from 2012 is that they could save up on materials cost, increase production speed, re-market and cater to a younger crowd. Before you proceed, do check out our review of the iPhone 5S here and the iPhone 5 here to give you a better perspective.
Our coverage of iphone 5c reviews includes: "Apple iPhone 5C Review"; "iPhone 3G: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly"; "Top iPhone 3G Alternatives". Each article provides unique insights and information.