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Apple iPhone 5c launched September 2013 with a 4‑inch display, A6 chip and starts at ₹8,499 in India – see how its specs and pricing stack up against rivals.
The iPhone 5c hit the market in September 2013 with a 4.00‑inch 640×1136 display, a dual‑core 1.3 GHz Apple A6 processor and a launch price of ₹8,499 for the 16 GB model in India [2].
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Release date | September 2013 |
| Display | 4.00 in, 640×1136 px (326 ppi) |
| Processor | 1.3 GHz dual‑core Apple A6 |
| Storage | 8 GB internal (16 GB variant sold) |
| Price (India) | ₹8,499 (16 GB) |
The 5c’s internals are essentially identical to the iPhone 5, which means its speed matches the 2012 flagship and is a noticeable upgrade over the iPhone 4s [1]. Benchmarks confirm the same performance as the iPhone 5, while the front‑facing 1.2 MP FaceTime camera delivers clearer video calls than its predecessor [1]. With 1 GB of RAM and an 8 MP rear camera, the device offers a solid, though not future‑proof, experience for iOS 7 users [2].
Apple priced the 5c at ₹8,499 for the 16 GB variant, positioning it as a lower‑cost alternative to the simultaneously launched iPhone 5s [2]. In India, that price sits just above entry‑level Android rivals such as the Moto G35 5G (₹9,999) and Samsung Galaxy M07 (₹9,660), but below the Lava Bold N2 (₹8,990) and Nokia C3 (₹8,499) [2]. The modest price cut on the outgoing iPhone 5 and the introduction of a colorful plastic shell were intended to broaden Apple’s appeal without cannibalising its premium segment [2].
| Competitor | Price (₹) |
|---|---|
| Apple iPhone 5c (16 GB) | 8,499 |
| Moto G35 5G | 9,999 |
| Samsung Galaxy M07 | 9,660 |
| Lava Bold N2 | 8,990 |
| Nokia C3 | 8,499 |
The iPhone 5c demonstrates Apple’s willingness to experiment with a lower‑priced, colorful design while retaining core performance, raising the question of how long the premium‑brand halo can sustain a budget‑oriented product line.
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The iPhone 5c was unveiled on September 10, 2013 and released on September 20, 2013.
It has a hard‑coated polycarbonate shell reinforced by a steel band.
The 8 GB model was discontinued in most markets in September 2015, with final sales ending in India in February 2016.
The iPhone 5c weighs 132 g, about 20 g heavier than the iPhone 5.
Yes, it remained the last lower‑priced iPhone until the first‑generation iPhone SE launched in 2016.