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Phone

Apple iPhone 5c CDMA

Brand
Apple
Release date
Mar 1, 2014
Screen size
3.98 ″
Chip
Apple A6 APL0598 S5L8950X
Memory
1 GB
Storage
8 GB

The UnboxingTN Verdict

out of 100

This compact iPhone combines iOS and a light design, but its A6 chip, 8GB storage, and 1510mAh battery limit everyday use.

What is good

  • iOS provides a strong software foundation
  • Compact 3.98-inch IPS display
  • Light 132g body

What is not

  • Apple A6 chip and 1GB RAM limit performance
  • 8GB storage leaves little room
  • 1510mAh battery offers limited endurance

How the score breaks down

  • Performance 3
  • Display 45
  • Battery 5
  • Build 89
  • Software 95

UnboxingTN review · based on the specifications · engine 1.0.2 · Updated Sep 13, 2026

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Also known as

apple-iphone-5c-cdma-a1456-8gb-apple-iphone-53 · Apple iPhone 5c CDMA A1456 8GB (Apple iPhone 5,3)

Specifications

Performance

Chip
Apple A6 APL0598 S5L8950X
Chip maker
Apple
Process
32 nm
Graphics
PowerVR SGX543MP3
Operating system
iOS

Memory and storage

Memory
1 GB
Storage
8 GB

Display

Screen size
3.98 ″
Resolution
640 × 1,136
Panel type
Color IPS TFT LCD display
Pixel density
328 ppi

Battery

Battery
1,510 mAh

Design

Weight
132 g

Data source · techapi:apple-iphone-5c-cdma-a1456-8gb-apple-iphone-53