Difference between iPhone 6 and iPhone 5C

Key Difference: In September of 2014, Apple announced two of its latest phones: the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus. They follow the iPhone 5, iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. The iPhone 6 has a bigger screen, rounded edges, and newer hardware as compared to the iPhone 5C.

In September of 2014, Apple announced two of its latest phones: the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus. These phones succeed the variants of the iPhone 5 range. The iPhone 5C was essentially a slightly cheaper variant of the iPhone 5.

The biggest difference in iPhone 5C was that it was available in vibrant colors, which no iPhone had done till date. It came in White, Pink, Yellow, Blue and Green. The phone itself is very similar to iPhone 5. It touts a 4.0 inches LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen with a 326 ppi pixel density. It also has a Dual-core 1.3 GHz A6 architecture running iOS 7. It has a 8-megapixel iSight camera with a 1.2 megapixel secondary camera for FaceTime. The phone itself comes in two internal memory variants: 16 GB and 32 GB.

The iPhone 6 differs from the iPhone 5C in some notable ways. Firtly, the iPhone 6 has a larger screen. It features a 4.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit widescreen with Multi‑Touch display and IPS technology. However, the 4.7-inch display has the same resolution as the 4.0 inch screen of iPhone 5C. The both have a 326 ppi pixel density.

In addition to the larger screen, the iPhone 6 features rounded phone edges as opposed to the iPhone 5C’s straight angular edges. The iPhone 6 continues to have the aluminium backing and toughened glass fronts which was introduced with the iPhone 5. This aims to reduce the problem of shattered backs as seen in the iPhone 4. Additionally, the iPhone 6 is slimmer than the iPhone 5C. Further changes in the body include the move of the power button from the top of the phone to the side. This has been done to make it easier to reach on the larger body.

The iPhone 6 also features a Dual-core 1.4 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based) A8 architecture running the newly launched iOS 8. The iPhone 6 also has a PowerVR GX6650 GPU. Apple claims that the iPhone 6 will have improved graphics and CPU performance by 50% and 20% respectively. However, both have 1 GB RAM. The iPhone 6 will also come with new M8 motion coprocessor, which like the M7 is primarily aimed at fitness applications and can now distinguish between running, cycling and elevation.

Like the iPhone 5C, the iPhone 6 also has an 8-megapixel camera, with an f / 2.2 lens and sensor pixels 1.5 microns a piece; but the iPhone 6 has a protruding camera lens from the back which may be an issue for scratching. Additionally, the iPhone 6 offers a software called ‘Digital Image Stabilisation’ (DIS) which minimises camera shake that causes blurred shots. Its front facing FaceTime Camera is 1.2 megapixales which takes in 81% more light, gain HDR, improved face detection and a burst mode for better selfies. The phone also offers 1080p video recording at 30fps and 60fps (frames per second) as well as 120-240fps in slo-mo.

The iPhone comes is variants of 16 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB. The iPhone 6 is available in the traditional iPhone colors of Silver, Gold, Space Gray. The phone also has a bigger battery as compared to the previous range.

Comparison between iPhone 6 and iPhone 5C:

The information for the detailed table about the two phones has been taken from the Apple website and GSMArena.com.

	iPhone 6	iPhone 5C
Launch Date	September 2014	September 2013
Company	Apple Corporation	Apple Corporation
Size	5.44 inches (138.1 mm) x 2.64 inches (67.0 mm) x 0.27 inch (6.9 mm)	4.90 inches (124.4 mm) x 2.33 inches (59.2 mm) x 0.35 inch (8.97 mm)
Display	4.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit widescreen Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology Dual-domain pixels for wider viewing angles	4.0 inches LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen
Screen	1334 x 750 pixels, 16M colors (~326 ppi pixel density)	640 x 1136 pixels, 16M colors (~326 ppi pixel density)
Protection	Shatter proof glass, oleophobic coating	Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Weight	4.55 ounces (129 grams)	4.65 ounces (132 grams)
2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - A1549 (GSM), A1549 (CDMA), A1586 CDMA 800 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - A1549 (CDMA), A1586	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions CDMA 800 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - A1532 (CDMA), A1456
3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - A1549 (GSM), A1549 (CDMA), A1586 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - A1549 (CDMA), A1586 TD-SCDMA 1900 / 2000 - A1586	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - A1532 (GSM), A1532 (CDMA), A1456 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - A1507, A1529 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - A1533 (CDMA), A1453
4G Network	LTE 700 / 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 (1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 13 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 29) - A1549 (GSM), A1549 (CDMA) LTE 700 / 800 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 TD-LTE 1900 / 2300 / 2500 / 2600 (1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 13 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 29 / 38 / 39 / 40 / 41) - A1586	LTE 700 / 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 (1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 8 / 13 / 17 / 19 / 20 / 25) - A1532 (GSM), A1532 (CDMA) LTE 700 / 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 (1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 8 / 13 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 25 / 26) - A1456 LTE 800 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 (1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 20) - A1507 LTE 800 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 TD-LTE 1900 / 2300 / 2600 (1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 20 / 38 / 39 / 40) - A1529
GUI	iUI	iUI
CPU speed	Dual-core 1.4 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based)	Dual-core 1.3 GHz
GPU	PowerVR GX6650 (hexa-core graphics)	PowerVR SGX 543MP3
OS	iOS 8	iOS 7.0
Chipset	A8 chip with 64-bit architecture M8 motion coprocessor	Apple A6
RAM	1 GB	1 GB
SIM Size	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
Internal Memory	16 / 64 / 128 GB	16 / 32 GB
Expandable Memory	No	No
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor
Connectivity	GPRS, EDGE, WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz and 5GHz) Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology. USB v2.0	GPRS, EDGE, WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz and 5GHz) Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology. USB v2.0
Data	GPRS, EDGE, WLAN, Bluetooth, USB, NFC (Apple Pay only)	GPRS, EDGE, WLAN, Bluetooth, USB
Speed	DC-HSDPA, 42 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps; EV-DO Rev. A, up to 3.1 Mbps; LTE, Cat4, 150 Mbps DL, 50 Mbps UL	DC-HSDPA, 42 Mbps; HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps, LTE, 100 Mbps; EV-DO Rev. A, up to 3.1 Mbps
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth	v4.0, A2DP, LE	Yes, v4.0 with A2DP
USB	USB v2.0	Yes, v2.0
Primary Camera	8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash	8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Secondary Camera	1.2 MP, 720p@30fps, face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular	1.2 MP, 720p@30fps, face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
Video	Video formats supported: H.264 video up to 1080p, 60 frames per second, High Profile level 4.2 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format	1080p HD video recording 30 fps LED light Video stabilization Take still photo while recording video Face detection 3x zoom Video geotagging
Camera Features	New 8-megapixel iSight camera with 1.5µ pixels Autofocus with Focus Pixels ƒ / 2.2 aperture True Tone flash Five-element lens Hybrid IR filter Backside illumination sensor Sapphire crystal lens cover Auto image stabilization Auto HDR for photos Improved face detection Exposure control Panorama (up to 43 megapixels) Burst mode Tap to focus Photo geotagging Timer mode	8-megapixel iSight camera Autofocus ƒ / 2.4 aperture LED flash Five-element lens Hybrid IR filter Backside illumination sensor Sapphire crystal lens cover HDR for photos Face detection Exposure control Panorama Tap to focus Photo geotagging Timer mode
Sound Enhancement	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Audio supported formats	AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV	AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
Video supported formats	H.264 video up to 1080p, 60 frames per second, High Profile level 4.2 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format	H.264 video up to 1080p, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format
Battery Capacity	Non-removable Li-Po 1810 mAh battery (6.9 Wh)	Non-removable Li-Po 1510 mAh battery (5.73 Wh)
Stand-by	Up to 10 days (250 hours)	Up to 250 hours
Talk time	Up to 14 hours on 3G	Up to 10 hours on 3G
Internet use	Up to 10 hours on 3G, up to 10 hours on LTE, up to 11 hours on Wi-Fi	Up to 8 hours on 3G, up to 10 hours on LTE, up to 10 hours on Wi-Fi
Video playback	Up to 11 hours	Up to 10 hours
Audio playback	Up to 50 hours	Up to 40 hours
Available Colors	Silver, Gold, Space Gray	White, Pink, Yellow, Blue, Green
Messaging	iMessage, SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email	iMessage, SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email
Browser	HTML5 (Safari)	HTML (Safari)
Radio	No	No
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS	Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS
Java	No	No
Additional Features	Fingerprint sensor (Touch ID) AirPlay Mirroring, photos, audio, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately) Apple Pay AirDrop file sharing Siri natural language commands and dictation iCloud cloud service iCloud Keychain Twitter and Facebook integration TV-out Maps iBooks PDF reader Audio / video player / editor Organizer Document viewer / editor Photo viewer / editor Voice memo / dial / command Predictive text input	AirPlay Mirroring, photos, audio, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately)AirDrop file sharing Siri natural language commands and dictation iCloud cloud service Twitter and Facebook integration TV-out Maps iBooks PDF reader Audio / video player / editor Organizer Document viewer Image viewer / editor Voice memo / dial / command Predictive text input