description iPhone 5c Overview
The iPhone 5c is a smartphone introduced by Apple in 2013. It uses a colored polycarbonate outer shell and was sold in several bright case colors, distinguishing it visually from the metal-bodied iPhone 5s released at the same time. Internally, it retains much of the iPhone 5 platform, including a 4-inch Retina display and Apple’s A6 processor, and it runs Apple’s iOS software. The model was intended for users who wanted an iPhone in a more colorful, lower-cost form.
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What colors did the iPhone 5c come in?
Apple introduced the iPhone 5c in blue, green, pink, yellow, and white. The bright polycarbonate shells were the model's main visual difference from the metal-bodied iPhone 5s released in 2013. [Apple announced the five colors in 2013](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2013/09/10Apple-Introduces-iPhone-5c-The-Most-Colorful-iPhone-Yet/).
How is the iPhone 5c different from the iPhone 5s?
The iPhone 5c uses a colored polycarbonate enclosure and Apple's A6 chip, while the iPhone 5s introduced a metal design, the faster A7 chip, and Touch ID. Both have a 4-inch Retina display, but the 5s is the more advanced model from Apple's 2013 lineup. [Apple's launch announcement gives the iPhone 5c specifications](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2013/09/10Apple-Introduces-iPhone-5c-The-Most-Colorful-iPhone-Yet/).
What version of iOS did the iPhone 5c ship with?
The iPhone 5c shipped with iOS 7 and an Apple A6 processor. Because it is a 2013 32-bit phone, compatibility with current apps and services is much more limited than on recent iPhones. [Apple lists iOS 7 and the A6 chip](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2013/09/10Apple-Introduces-iPhone-5c-The-Most-Colorful-iPhone-Yet/).
Does the iPhone 5c support LTE and a Lightning cable?
Yes. The iPhone 5c supports LTE cellular networks and uses Apple's Lightning connector, with a 4-inch display and an 8-megapixel iSight rear camera. Carrier LTE support still depends on the exact model number and network bands. [Apple's technical specifications cover the hardware](https://support.apple.com/en-gb/111917).
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