Apple iPhone 5c vs Apple iPhone SE

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

Phone 1

Phone 2

Apple

Apple iPhone 5c

7,000DACheaper

1category wins

Apple

Apple iPhone SE

35,000DA

3category wins

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Apple iPhone 5c

Faster chip

Even

Bigger battery

Apple iPhone SE

Faster charging

Even

Higher-resolution camera

Apple iPhone SE

Better display

Even

Lighter body

Apple iPhone SE

Best value for money

Even

Full specs comparison

Display

Spec	Apple iPhone 5c	Apple iPhone SE
Size (inches)	4	4
Panel Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Resolution Height	1136	1136
Resolution Width	640	640
PPI	326	326
Screen-to-body	59.9	60.8

Platform

Spec	Apple iPhone 5c	Apple iPhone SE
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
Process (nm)	32	14
OS Name	iOS	iOS
OS Version	7	9.3.2

Memory

Spec	Apple iPhone 5c	Apple iPhone SE
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 SE
Video	1080p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 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 SE
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	1.2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm

Battery

Spec	Apple iPhone 5c	Apple iPhone SE
Capacity (mAh)	1510	1624
Chemistry	Li-Po	Li-Po
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 SE
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	123.8
Thickness (mm)	9	7.6
Weight (g)	132	113
Width (mm)	59.2	58.6

Launch

Spec	Apple iPhone 5c	Apple iPhone SE
Announced	2013, September 10. Released 2013, September 20	2016, March 21. Released 2016, March 31
Status	Discontinued	Discontinued

Network

Spec	Apple iPhone 5c	Apple iPhone SE
2G Bands	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - all versions	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - A1662, A1723
3G Bands	HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 - A1532 (GSM), A1532 (CDMA), A1456	HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - A1662, A1723
4G Bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25 - A1532 GSM, A1532 CDMA	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29 - A1662
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps	HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Technology	GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE	GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE

Connectivity

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

Sound

Spec	Apple iPhone 5c	Apple iPhone SE
3.5mm Jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes

Features

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

Buying advice for Algeria

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

Apple iPhone 5c is 80% cheaper at 7,000 DZD versus 35,000 DZD for the Apple iPhone SE, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.

Apple iPhone SE packs a 1624 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.

Apple iPhone SE 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.