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iPhone 5C facts for kids
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| Manufacturer | Apple Inc. |
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| Type | Smartphone |
| Release date | September 20, 2013 |
| Operating system | Original: iOS 7.0 Current: iOS 9.2, released December 10, 2015 |
| System-on-chip used | Apple A6 (32-bit) |
| CPU | 1.3 GHz dual-core |
| Memory | 1 GB LPDDR2-1066 RAM |
| Storage | 8, 16 or 32 GB |
| Removable storage | No |
| Display | 4 in (100 mm) diagonal (9:16 aspect ratio), multi-touch display, LED backlit IPS TFT LCD, 640×1136 pixels at 326 ppi, 800:1 contrast ratio (typical), 500 cd/m2 max. brightness (typical), Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating on front |
| Sound | Single loudspeaker 3.5 mm TRRS, 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response (internal, headset) 3.5 mm audio jack Microphone |
| Input | Multi-touch touchscreen display Triple microphone configuration 3-axis gyroscope 3-axis accelerometer Digital compass Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor |
| Dimensions | 124.4 mm (4.90 in) H 59.2 mm (2.33 in) W 8.97 mm (0.353 in) D |
| Weight | 132 g (4.66 oz) |
| Predecessor | iPhone 5 |
| Successor | iPhone 6 iPhone 6 Plus |
| Related articles | iPhone 5S |
The iPhone 5C is a smartphone made by Apple Inc.. It has a touchscreen and was released after the iPhone 5. Apple introduced the iPhone 5C and the iPhone 5S at an event on September 10, 2013. Both phones became available on September 20, 2013. After these new phones came out, the iPhone 5 was no longer sold.
The iPhone 5C first came with iOS 7. This was the newest version of Apple's mobile operating system at the time. Later, on June 2, 2014, Apple announced that the iPhone 5C would get iOS 8. This update was released on September 17, 2014.
The iPhone 5C is very similar to the iPhone 5 in its internal parts. However, it has a slightly larger battery. A big difference is its colorful plastic outer shell. The iPhone 5 and 5S use a metal casing, but the 5C came in five bright colors: blue, green, pink, yellow, and white.
History of the iPhone 5C
Apple officially announced the iPhone 5C and the iPhone 5S at a special event. This event took place at Apple's headquarters on September 10, 2013.
The iPhone 5C was sold at a lower price compared to the iPhone 5S. For example, in the United States, the 16 GB iPhone 5C cost $99 with a two-year phone contract. Without a contract, it sold for $549. An 8 GB version of the iPhone 5C was released on March 18, 2014. This smaller storage version was sold in a few countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Australia, and China.
Images for kids
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A blue iPhone 5C in the Apple-produced black case.
See also
In Spanish: IPhone 5c para niños