Comparison of 5c and 5s. How to visually distinguish different models of iPhones. Operating system characteristics

For the second time, when a new model is released, Apple fans find themselves in a slight confusion: it would seem that not much has changed, even the letter S has been added to the name. Is it necessary to change the smartphone? How does it differ from the previous one, except for the price?

This year the cards have become even more confused - a completely new product, "junior", has appeared. It became even more difficult to figure it out. Well - let's try to do it!

How are we going to compare?

Below we will talk about the main parameters of the iPhone 5, iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S - performance, hardware, software "stuffing", camera, design. And, of course, let's think a little about the price in light of all these factors.

Device hardware and performance

As for the internal structure, it was known in advance that the iPhone 5C is, in fact, the same iPhone 5. On board is the same A6 processor, which has two cores and a clock speed of 1.3 gigahertz. In principle, even today, more than a year after iPhone release 5, it's a pretty decent processor for a smartphone.

IPhone 5S - new processor A7, equipped with an additional M7 chip (which takes over a number of background tasks) and executed in a 64-bit architecture. Apple says the new processor is twice as powerful as the previous one. Some tests do show that the performance of others is somewhat more modest - but in any case, the new processor is head and shoulders above the old one, and this is obvious.

Volume random access memory all three devices are the same - 1 GB. As for the built-in memory, the iPhone 5C has a drawback - it does not have a 64 GB option, unlike the “five” and 5S.

The display has not undergone significant changes since the fifth version - Apple did not begin to "fix what did not break" until the release of the iPhone 6. The batteries are almost the same - although their capacity increases slightly by the “seniority” of the models, there is no significant difference.

The iPhone 5S has another significant difference from the generally similar 5 and 5C in terms of technical characteristics. This is the controversial fingerprint sensor. We have already laid out about him, where the issue is considered in detail; Therefore, for now, we will only note that this is a very successful decision by Apple, pushing to use a PIN-code, which was not very convenient before.

Quite an important aspect that should be discussed separately. Supports the most up-to-date standard mobile communications for the three devices under discussion, it is carried out in a different volume.

iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C support 13 LTE frequencies - more than any other smartphone on the market. Of course, the important question is how things will be with LTE on the territory of Russia? After all, it is known that today iPhone phones do not work with Russian LTE at all.

According to Russian media reports, in the coming weeks Apple will allow the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c to work in LTE networks. Presumably, the first domestic operator that will be able to provide owners with new iPhone models access to the networks of the fourth generation, will be "Beeline".

But the "five" will never get such an opportunity.

Software

iOS 7 was originally installed on a new generation - 5S and 5C, but nothing, of course, prevents you from updating the operating system to the seventh version and on the "five". However, it is quite obvious that the new 64-bit OS is designed for the x64 processor installed in the iPhone 5S (we can confidently assert that subsequent processors in the iPhone will also be 64-bit).

So far, the difference is not very noticeable, since most of the applications have not yet been optimized for the new architecture. However, it is only a matter of time, and not for long. Even now, complaints about the performance of iOS 7 concern only the iPhone 5.

Camera

As in other "iron" aspects, here the iPhone 5C is almost no different from its predecessor. The main camera of both devices is the same, while the front camera of the iPhone 5C is better adapted to low light - not too significant a change, but still.

As for the iPhone 5S, the user gets a new iSight camera with it. For the majority technical characteristics it would seem to be similar to the previous one. However, there are actually important differences.

Firstly, the aperture has increased significantly - up to f / 2.2, and this is a really significant advantage. Not every lens, even an SLR camera, can boast of such aperture - what can we say about mobile devices! In addition, the iSight has a new multi-colored flash, fast burst shooting and the ability to record slow motion videos.

If we turn from dry numbers to more "subjective" criteria, then we must admit that it has become much higher. For those who value high quality mobile photography, buying an iPhone 5S is a very sensible step.

Design

But here there really is something to talk about.

Externally, the 5S does not differ from the previous generation of Apple smartphones in anything, except for the new color scheme - "gold". As a customization, it was applied before, but now you can immediately buy an iPhone in this color.

But the iPhone 5C is really something new. Firstly, plastic has replaced the metal body. This plastic, of course, High Quality, is very pleasant to the touch and, without a doubt, has sufficient mechanical strength. Considering that most smartphones on the market have exactly plastic case, there is nothing wrong with this decision.

As everyone already knows, the iPhone 5C is available in as many as five color options - white, blue, yellow, green and pink. In addition, the manufacturer itself provides special perforated covers of various colors for it, which further expands the aesthetic possibilities.

Of course, not everyone needs a color smartphone - but this is a really fresh solution for Apple. The design of the iPhone 5C has become much more striking and, if I may say so, "youth" - someone will like it.

The dimensions of the models are the same, but the weight of the iPhone 5C is a whole 21 grams more than that of the 5 and 5S. Someone will not like it, someone will decide that a more "weighty" phone is better - a matter of taste.

What conclusions can we draw?

If we compare the iPhone 5S with the “five”, then a big technological step forward is obvious. A fundamentally new level of performance, the transition to 64-bit architecture, a much more advanced camera (which, however, was one of the best among smartphones before) - all these are significant arguments in favor of not waiting for the iPhone 6, and changing the gadget right now. ... The price of the new device is quite consistent with the technical step forward that it has taken.

But the iPhone 5C is a very “niche” solution. This is the same iPhone 5, just received new building and preinstalled iOS 7. The only thing that can force him to buy (apart from the purely psychological fact of the "last generation iPhone") is the design. If the iPhone has always seemed too strict to you, or for some reason you dislike metal cases, then the 5C is worth paying attention to.

There are simply no other differences. However, here Apple has acted quite honestly - the price of the iPhone 5C is not too different from the cost of the "outdated" model. Probably, in many ways, 5C is aimed at those who do not have an iPhone at all, or have a fourth version. It is not intended to entice the owners of the "five".

The famous "fifth" iPhone, as well as the more advanced 5S, have become, perhaps, the best-selling and coveted by the company.

Optimal diagonal, smart interface and fundamentally new design.

Yes, these smartphones were presented a couple of years ago, and now the sixth “incarnations” in the face are available in stores.

They are even more productive, but the price tag is appropriate.

If you want to buy beautiful and, but do not want to overpay, then it is better to opt for the "five".

But in what they are different from each other - now we will analyze.

We have found great deals for those who want to buy them.

Many people have no idea how the iPhone 5 is different from the 5s. After all, they are almost identical.

Considering that an ordinary buyer uses only a small fraction of all the possibilities, he does not need to purchase a device with a more powerful one, i.e. 5S.

On the other hand, you will not think that the resources of the apparatus will "morally" exhaust themselves in a year or two.

Let's compare the differences between and, in order to finally dot the i and dispel doubts.

Let's start with appearance as one of the underlying reasons for acquisition among young people.

physical characteristics

Weight and dimensions

Both units have identical weight, width, thickness and height characteristics. Weight - 112 g;

Length - 123.8;
Width - 58.6;
Thickness - 7.6 mm.

Note! Under the cover of the 5S, there is a more powerful filling and a battery. The same can be said for the camera despite the same number of pixels. The same dimensions are a big plus, since it is very comfortable to use.

Color and design

If you don't know how to distinguish an iPhone 5 from 5s visually, then pay attention to 2 points:

home button;
color scheme.

First, the S has a fingerprint reader, new technology was named Touch ID.

In the usual "five" the button is standard, concave, with a white square (in the "white" version in black). It looks like this:

Secondly, the iPhone 5 is produced in only two variations: black and white.

His follower has 3 colors:

White;
golden (champagne);
dark grey.

In fact, it simply unloads the main chip, preventing the phone from "dulling" under load.

Apple engineers claim that this bundle can "compete" with the PC in terms of performance.

Operating system and sensor

It makes no sense to dwell on the OS in detail. Firstly, all the ergonomics, settings and other elements are identical to both the "five" and the 5S.

But on the biometric scanner it is worth dwelling in more detail.

This sensor scans fingerprints, the scope of which is very wide. As a reminder, the iPhone 5 doesn't have this feature.

Setting it up is pretty straightforward. In the parameters, you should select a password for access, which the system will offer to replace with a fingerprint.

It's pretty simple because you don't need to memorize numbers.

For the print to work correctly, you need to "teach" this to the system.

To do this, you will need to put your finger (it does not matter which one) on the sensor several times and wait for the notification of a successful scan.

If everything is done correctly, then you save valuable time when unlocking, while acquiring additional protection from intruders who can covet the device.

Unfortunately, this has one small drawback. The finger you choose must be clean and dry, otherwise the system will simply not recognize it.

So it's best to remember the password just in case.

In visual terms, the differences between the models are insignificant. The "uninitiated" is unlikely to guess which model is in front of him. But the hardware 5S is really "stronger".

On the other hand, the difference in devices is not significant enough to run to the store and buy updated version a device with an innovative sensor.

But if you have an iPhone 4, then the thought of a new gadget becomes more tangible.

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What is the difference between the iPhone (iPhone) 5 from 5s - the main differences

Some time ago we talked about the differences between. Today, talk about other, no less popular Apple models - 5 and 5s, respectively, which are still available for sale. How are they different?

Appearance

Traditionally, we start by comparing the appearance. And here we are waiting ... Almost nothing. As with the 6 and 6s, one of the main differences is the new shade. So, for the iPhone 5 there were two color options to choose from - dark gray and light gray. In the case of the 5s, the company offered a golden hue, which, incidentally, was very popular with the public.

Interestingly, the weight of the novelty is exactly the same - 112 g.

Everything? No, there is one more very important difference - Home button looks different now, see for yourself:

Touch ID

The iPhone 5s pioneered the use of a fingerprint scanner, which Apple calls Touch ID. In other words, now it is not just the Home button, which allows only access to the desktop, but also an additional touch key that allows you to unlock the device.

And although today the fingerprint scanner is found even on inexpensive smartphones based on Android, then such a solution was considered a real breakthrough. But time does not stand still, as we are constantly convinced of.

Iron

The 5s used the then new 64-bit dual-core A7 processor clocked at 1.3 GHz. The iPhone 5 used the A6 processor.

In addition, the 5s has an additional M7 coprocessor that reads information from the compass, and. Thanks to this solution, part of the load is removed from the main chip.

The amount of RAM was left unchanged, but the volume of the battery was increased to 1560 mAh against 1400 mAh, thanks to which the device began to work a little longer.

iOS 7

Together with the release of 5s, new iOS 7, which was radically different from previous versions firmware - primarily by its design. Of course, an unprecedented number of new options have appeared.

Camera

As for the camera, if we talk about numbers, then nothing has changed - a 1.2 MP module is used in front, and an 8 MP module on the back. But if the front camera module really remained the same, then the main one has been changed, thanks to which the quality of photos has become even better.

Another LED for the flash has been added to the back cover as well.

That, in fact, is all.

Collected here all the differences.

Apple sold 30 million 4-inch smartphones last year. Statistics proving that many users simply do not want devices with large displays. The reasons are varied - no need for big screen, due to anatomical features (it is inconvenient for girls to use "shovels"), due to high prices for such devices.

Introduced in March, it is a real treat for this category of users. Apple continues to think about its customers first. For those who believe that the new product is the same iPhone 5s, here is a list of differences between the two smartphones of the company. They are different, and here's why.

Let's make a reservation right away that we will tell you not only about the obvious differences, but also about those that you will not immediately notice.

1. Processor

iPhone SE is powered by the latest proprietary chip A9, which is installed, among other things, in the flagship of the iPhone 6S. In the GeekBench 3 test, the new product scored 4421 points (multi-core score). For comparison, the iPhone 5S, which has an A7 processor, boasts a modest 2,555 points.

What's the use? Speed of work and a cloudless future iPhone user SE for the next couple of years. The system will not slow down, be sure.

2. M9 coprocessor

In the iPhone SE, in conjunction with the A9, the M9 coprocessor is installed, which directly interacts with the compass, gyroscope and accelerometer. The iPhone 5S also has an M7 coprocessor. Older and simpler.

What's the use? You can use Hey Siri even if your iPhone SE is not connected to a network.

3. Rose gold

In its iPhone time The 5S was the first smartphone from the company to be offered in gold. "SE" is offered in all currently represented companies in color variations.

What is the use of this? None, but the girls will be happy.

4. Apple logo

Logo on back cover iPhone SE is made using a different technology, it is made of stainless steel in the same color as the body.

What's the use? A trifle, but the device looks more premium.

5. Matte body edges

After using streamlined big smartphones company, the angular body of SE can cause some discomfort from the habit, and it seems that there is no difference with the iPhone 5S at all.

But in a press release, Apple notes that the iPhone SE has improved rounded matte edges.

What's the use? Hopefully, the new product will be harder to dent or just scratch the edge than the iPhone 5S.

6. Double the RAM

Apple never mentions the amount of RAM in its presentations. But you and I already know that the new product has the "flagship" 2 gigabytes of "RAM". Let me remind you that the iPhone 5s has 1 gigabyte less at its disposal. Agree, this is not enough for a modern device.

What's the use? The speed of work. Now you can easily open a dozen pages in Safari, minimize the browser and do not worry that the pages will reload again, wasting traffic and your time spent waiting.

7.Advanced 12-megapixel camera

I'll just say this best camera, which has ever been installed in Apple smartphones, which means that it is one of the best cameras in smartphones in principle. I highlight the Focus Pixel technology for fast focusing and improved face detection, which will allow you to get detailed photos in any situation.

What's the use? The iPhone 5s shoots well (it has an 8MP camera), the iPhone SE shoots well.

8. Cool 4K Video and 240fps Slo-Mo

Let me remind you that in the iPhone 5s video resolution is 1920 x 1080 pixels, and slow-motion shooting is possible at 120 fps. The novelty records video at cool 4K (3840x2160 pixels) at 30 frames / s and slow-mo at 240 frames / s.

What's the use? For ordinary users, I think, none. For video enthusiasts, it may be helpful to get the captured video in an advanced format.

9. Retina Flash

Designed for selfie lovers, the face is illuminated by a screen that changes in hue from bright white to amber.

What's the use? People who are engaged in self-admiration on Instagram will appreciate the trick. The skin tone is natural and there are no more horrible shadows on the face.

10. Live Photos

Also, as in the flagship of the iPhone SE, it supports the Live Photos feature.

Due to the lack of 3D Touch, photos "come to life" by long pressing on the picture. In this case, you can not only view, but also take such photos.

What's the use? Animated photos can be a nice bonus for all nostalgic lovers.

11. Apple Pay

WITH using iPhone 5S can only be paid for purchases when used in conjunction with Apple Watch... The iPhone SE has full support for Apple Pay, thanks to the NFC chip.

What's the use? While no, we are waiting Apple support Pay in Russia.

12. Improved LTE, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technologies

Wi-Fi 802.11ac2 and 4G LTE networks have become even faster, and the number of LTE bands has increased. For comparison, the iPhone 5S supports LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20. New Apple smartphone will provide communication in the ranges 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29.

What's the use? Useful if you are a traveler.

13. Improved battery

It is not often possible to see things that outwardly are completely similar to each other, but very different in content. These include two smartphones from Apple, the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5S. It seems that the Apple designers decided that it was impossible to come up with a better shape, and poisoned a slightly modified concept of the iPhone 5 at the stage of engineering development, as a result of which it turned out visually the same iPhone 5, but with a "serpentine" letter. Let's see what new the company offered us besides the letter "S".

iPhone 5S- the most advanced version of the fifth line of Apple smartphones.

Comparison

First, the iPhone 5S has a new processor, and not even one. Instead of A6, which calculated the mathematical data for the fifth version, the 5S integrates a powerful A7 processor and an M7 coprocessor designed to process data from sensors - this will increase the computational potential of the main computing unit.

The second thing that really bribes the business strat is the fingerprint scanner built into the main button located under the display.

Third, iOS 6, which is installed on the iPhone 5, has been replaced by iOS 7 in the "5S".

There is also a technological addition in the form of a special True Tone flash technology. This system consists of two white and yellow LEDs. The need to use each of them is determined by the excess of "blue" or "yellowness" in the frame. This is how light correction is performed directly in the process of creating a frame. This is extremely convenient as it eliminates the need to use corrective photo filters.

It goes without saying that the production of the iPhone 5 is discontinued by Apple. Instead, the 5C and 5S versions will appear on the shelves.

And the last thing that must be mentioned. Still, visual differences are present in the two "twins", and they relate to the colors of the gadget: the iPhone 5 was shipped in black or silver. When developing the iPhone 5S, the company's traditions were shaken, as gold was added to the usual shades.

Conclusions site

The iPhone 5S uses 2 processors, while the iPhone 5 uses a single processor.
IPhone 5S has a built-in fingerprint scanner; in the fifth version it is not.
iOS 6 for iPhone 5 has been replaced by iOS 7 in "5S". (read about)
IPhone 5S uses True Tone flash technology.
The iPhone 5 is discontinued, so unlike the 5S, this gadget is out of date.
In addition to the white and black color variations, the iPhone 5S also added gold.