Everyone has heard about the iPhone 5c, which came out on September 20th. Now that there has been enough time to learn about the new iPhone, it can be determined whether or not it is worth buying. The iPhone 5c has not been as successful as other types of iPhones. Is this iPhone really not as good as the others?

        There are some changes in the characteristics of the iPhone 5c from other iPhones. The iPhone 5c has switched from the glass and aluminum body that was used on the iPhone 4, and now uses plastic instead. The iPhone 5c comes in green, yellow, pink, blue, or white exterior. Under the polycarbonate exterior, there is a steel plate frame that makes the iPhone sturdier.

Pros

One perk of the iPhone 5c is that it is slightly cheaper than the cost of the iPhone 5s. Buyers also get the fun option of choosing the color of their phone. The steel frame hidden underneath the plastic exterior helps the iPhone to keep from breaking. Beavis says, “The steel frame also doubles as the 5C’s antenna, meaning there’s no risk of signal dropping if you fancy holding this iPhone in your left hand.” The larger battery inside of the iPhone will help it to have longer battery life.

Cons

        The iPhone 5c is expensive compared to other types of phones. Gareth Beavis, from techradar.com mentions that, “the Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One, Nokia 925, and Sony Xperia Z are all cheaper than the less feature packed iPhone 5c.” In addition, if someone wanted more space on the iPhone 5c, it would cost them $100 extra for the upgrade. The plastic material used to make the phone causes it to look and feel cheap. According to Beavis, the iPhone 5c “could be mistaken for a toy phone from a distance and it doesn’t exactly ooze the Apple quality we’re used to seeing when unboxing an iPhone.”

Overall

         The iPhone 5c is nothing special. It is only slightly cheaper than the iPhone 5s, looks cheap and childish, and is bigger than the iPhone 5. However, it is less breakable than other iPhones, has a larger battery, and comes in a variety of colors. People who are looking for a sturdy, fun, and colorful phone should look into buying the iPhone 5c. People who are looking for a fancier and more adult-looking phone should try a different type of phone.