Apple iPhone 5c vs Apple iPhone 6s

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Phone 1

Phone 2

Apple

Apple iPhone 5c

7,000DACheaper

2category wins

Apple

Apple iPhone 6s

9,000DA

2category wins

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Apple iPhone 5c

Faster chip

Even

Bigger battery

Apple iPhone 6s

Faster charging

Even

Higher-resolution camera

Apple iPhone 6s

Better display

Even

Lighter body

Apple iPhone 5c

Best value for money

Even

Full specs comparison

Display

Spec	Apple iPhone 5c	Apple iPhone 6s
Size (inches)	4	4.7
Panel Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Resolution Height	1136	1334
Resolution Width	640	750
Peak Brightness	—	500
PPI	326	326
Glass Type	—	Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
Screen-to-body	59.9	65.6

Platform

Spec	Apple iPhone 5c	Apple iPhone 6s
CPU	Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based)	Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
GPU	PowerVR SGX 543MP3 (triple-core graphics)	PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)
Chipset Name	Apple A6	Apple A9 (14/16 nm - maker dependant)
Process (nm)	32	—
OS Name	iOS	iOS
OS Version	7	9

Memory

Spec	Apple iPhone 5c	Apple iPhone 6s
Card Slot	No	No
Variants	8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM	16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM

Main Camera

Spec	Apple iPhone 5c	Apple iPhone 6s
Video	1080p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps
Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Count	1	1
Lens	8 MP, f/2.4, 33mm	12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm

Selfie Camera

Spec	Apple iPhone 5c	Apple iPhone 6s
Video	720p@30fps	720p@30fps
Features	face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular	Face detection, HDR, panorama
Count	1	1
Lens	1.2 MP	5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm

Battery

Spec	Apple iPhone 5c	Apple iPhone 6s
Capacity (mAh)	1510	1715
Chemistry	Li-Po	Li-Ion
stand by	Up to 250 h (3G)	Up to 240 h (3G)
talk time	Up to 10 h (3G)	Up to 14 h (3G)

Body

Spec	Apple iPhone 5c	Apple iPhone 6s
Build	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame	Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
Height (mm)	124.4	138.3
Thickness (mm)	9	7.1
Weight (g)	132	143
Width (mm)	59.2	67.1

Launch

Spec	Apple iPhone 5c	Apple iPhone 6s
Announced	2013, September 10. Released 2013, September 20	2015, September 09. Released 2015, September 25
Status	Discontinued	Discontinued

Network

Spec	Apple iPhone 5c	Apple iPhone 6s
2G Bands	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - all versions	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G Bands	HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 - A1532 (GSM), A1532 (CDMA), A1456	HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100
4G Bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25 - A1532 GSM, A1532 CDMA	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29 - A1688
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Technology	GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE	GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE

Connectivity

Spec	Apple iPhone 5c	Apple iPhone 6s
Bluetooth	4	4.2
NFC	No	Yes (Apple Pay only)
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Radio	No	No
USB Version	2.0	2.0
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 4	Wi-Fi 5

Sound

Spec	Apple iPhone 5c	Apple iPhone 6s
3.5mm Jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes

Features

Spec	Apple iPhone 5c	Apple iPhone 6s
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Apple iPhone 5c and Apple iPhone 6s are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Apple iPhone 5c is 22% cheaper at 7,000 DZD versus 9,000 DZD for the Apple iPhone 6s, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.

Apple iPhone 6s packs a 1715 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.

Apple iPhone 6s reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 12 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.

At this price you should expect 4G across Algerian networks (Mobilis, Djezzy, Ooredoo) and basic 60-90Hz screens.