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It’s annoying that in the modern world you have to figure everything out. You decide to buy, say, a bicycle. I visited websites selling bikes. With the help of Wikipedia, among dozens of categories of bicycles, you found the one that seems to suit you. After flipping through ten pages of the catalog, you looked at an inexpensive, beautiful bike in a more or less reputable store, but you are embarrassed that there is the same one on display next to you, but 10k cheaper. I wonder why? You compare two models and find a difference - one has a front hub made of steel, and the second one is made of titanium alloy (and the second one does not have a bottle mount). It's time to ask the long-pending question - why do I have to figure all this out? I just want to move along the street by pedaling.
Okay, you’re asking exactly this question - what is the difference between a titanium alloy bushing and a steel one? There's a ton of stuff you don't need, but there's an interesting link - on a physics department forum, two graduate students are arguing about why parts for something made of steel and titanium alloy always differ so much in price? One claims that it’s a matter of weight, the second – a matter of wear resistance and the price of the source material. Then the supervisor of both graduate students comes and gently remarks, closing the discussion, that the question in this form does not make sense, since there are many varieties of steel and titanium alloys and it is incorrect to argue without specifying specific brands. What the hell? You google bushing manufacturers and finally find specific brands of materials used, but since the topic is closed and there is no one to ask, you find the email of one of the graduate students and write him a letter with a question. Finally, you jump through godforsaken sites where varieties of steel and titanium alloys are mentioned.
You go to bed and dream that a dusty village store sells two bicycles - the one with white tires is a little more expensive. You wake up from a knock on the door. Two polite men in civilian clothes ask you strange questions - why are you interested in titanium alloys? Do you often visit aviation forums? What do you know about the Besovets fighter project? You say everything honestly - I choose a bike, I don’t go in, I don’t know anything, but you yourself understand that just now you accidentally wandered onto the wrong site. The visitors leave, but promise to return if they realize that you were not honest. You are very interested in what kind of fighter this is, but you restrain yourself.
In the evening, an answer comes from a graduate student - the indicated brands differ in specific strength, strength at high temperatures and other strengths, but for a bicycle hub this does not matter, because to reach the temperature at which the differences between the two bushings are noticeable, you will have to either drive it through a salt lake at a speed of 800 km/h, or drive the front wheel into an open-hearth furnace. You are writing a letter - thank you very much for your answer, but then why are two bicycle hubs so different in price? Attaching links to bicycles. You can’t sleep for a long time, building theories about what kind of secret fighter this is.
You come to an Internet cafe with a baseball cap pulled down to your nose, launch Tor from a flash drive and download everything that is found under the request “Demon fighter” in different variations. You pay in cash for your time on the computer. At home, you reinstall the system and view all the collected information. It turns out that the project of this fighter was closed a year ago due to exceeding the already TITANIC budget, and the workshop was disbanded and transferred to different projects. The chief aircraft designer of “Besovets” moved to the states, but died mysteriously just a couple of months later. The Besovets team was given ambitious tasks, but there was no information anywhere about what happened to the prototype, although it became clear that at the time of closure the project was already at the testing stage. Interesting, but I need to go to bed.
The question torments you at work too. You Google the first and last name of the youngest member of the development team of the mysterious fighter, and your instincts do not let you down - on the fifth page of Google you find him on Instagram. The profile is open, the last photo was uploaded about a year ago. It shows a smiling guy boasting about the fish he caught. The geotag indicates the village of Besovets in Karelia. You are packing your suitcase.
The territory of the air base is guarded; it is not possible for a civilian to get closer than ten kilometers. In Google Maps, the desired area of the map is covered with control and control forest. You decide to go down the river on a boat, which you rent from a one-eyed local for a bottle of port. Having reached the fake Google Maps area, you go ashore and sneak towards the airbase under cover of darkness. You see powerful spotlights from some towers ahead.
You sneak up to the barbed wire and through the trees you observe a strange picture - soldiers unloading a large container from a cargo plane. On the tail of the plane there is a white sun in a blue square, inside a red square. The soldiers open the container, inside which are children in khaki uniforms with impenetrable bags on their heads. And then something happens that you never expected - in complete silence, your phone loudly signals a new letter. Immediately, rustling sounds and a loud voice are heard nearby, ordering you to come out with your hands raised. You take off and run through the night forest. Trying to run in zigzags, you hear dogs barking and see flashlights. You've been running for so long that you're already starting to panic - the forest doesn't end, the river bank isn't visible, but your pursuers seem to have lost the trail. You run out onto the road. The sun has not yet risen, but the sky is already brightening.
My legs don't move. After lying in the bushes by the road, you hear the sound of bicycle tires on the asphalt. A woman with a berry box on her back slowly drives by. You catch up with her and use all your charm and persuasiveness - the car has stalled in the forest, I’m walking to the gas station, maybe you can give me a lift? The woman happily agrees to help. You're sitting on the trunk with your legs dangling and suddenly you notice that her bike has a bottle holder.
You look at what kind of letter your presence at the barbed fence gave away. This is a graduate student. He compared the two bicycles to which you provided links, and noticed that not only the materials of the hubs, but also the countries of assembly differed. Despite the fact that both companies have a legal address in the Netherlands, in fact, the assembly shop of one of them is located in Taiwan. This explains the difference in price, the graduate student notes.
Having reached home, you fall exhausted on the bed, but again you have guests in civilian clothes. You come up with a story on the fly about a birthday party at a friend’s dacha that lasted until the morning, but the men don’t even try to bring you to light. They are interested in why you don’t have a password on your Wi-Fi. You answer that you just moved into the apartment and have not yet had time to put things in order. Then a third person comes in and they whisper about something in the hallway. From their conversation, you can only make out the words “Cyclops” and “Blackberry.” Having returned, one of them nervously taps some papers on his knee, and then smiles, as if he’s giving up on some business, and advises setting a password on the router - you never know what kind of attacker can access the network through it. They leave.
You decide that you don't really need a bike. He instills fear in you with countless details about which you know too little and cannot completely trust the safety of your health. Suddenly, the brakes, which were assembled at the factory where two Chinese workers recently committed suicide, will fail, but, naturally, this was not written about in the news. Or did the saddle end up in the store from a consignment confiscated at the border, where the inspection body was confused by the off-scale Geiger counter? Or, for example, on some forum unknown to you, users are discussing whether the original model of a bicycle frame is associated with a herniated disc? There are so many details that among them there can easily be one that will harm your health, and you will be lucky to become one of the thousands of buyers who encounter it.
Walking is also useful, you decide. Walk and admire the world around you. By the way, have you been wanting to buy a good semi-professional camera for a long time? It’s just not very clear why two cameras with the same number of megapixels differ in price by more than twice? I need to Google it.
For a long time, there were rumors on the Internet that Apple was preparing a budget smartphone, but the Apple company stubbornly maintained its brand year after year, releasing one iPhone, which, both in its characteristics and price, corresponded to the premium format and could easily compete with any competitive flagship.
But, as they say, everything comes to an end, and, probably realizing how much money is flowing into the budget segment, where Android smartphones dominate, Apple management decided to change tactics. And then on September 10, 2013, at the traditional autumn presentation, a historical event took place - the Apple giant demonstrated not only the new, expected flagship - the iPhone 5S, but also a budget smartphone - the iPhone 5C, which was radically different in appearance from everything that Apple had previously done.
However, it soon became clear that it was a stretch to call the budget iPhone 5C - its price was only $100 lower than the cost of the new flagship. And this despite the fact that the differences between the two smartphones were very noticeable - the iPhone 5S received more powerful hardware and a much more premium appearance.
Where does this price come from? It turns out that it is quite understandable. Lagging behind the 2013 flagship iPhone 5S in hardware, the iPhone 5C practically copied the 2012 flagship iPhone 5, and in some ways it was even cooler than it. In this review, we will tell you how the iPhone 5 model differs from the iPhone 5C model, and you will see that Apple is not in vain asking for a lot of money for a “budget” smartphone.
It’s best to start the story about how the iPhone 5 differs from the iPhone 5C by looking at the differences in the appearance of the devices. Firstly, the difference here is obvious and immediately noticeable. Secondly, design is, strictly speaking, the only thing in which the A's differ significantly from each other.
iPhone 5 is a classic Apple flagship. It is presented in black-gray and white-silver variations; the main color is used for the glossy part of the model, the second for the matte part.
The front panel is almost completely occupied by the display, which is framed on all sides - a little more at the top and bottom, a little less at the sides - with a glossy frame. The front panel is protected by tempered glass. On the sides of the iPhone 5 there is a classic silver metallic edging.
The back panel is made in a very original way - it is almost completely matte, and only the top and bottom have a glossy edge, and, of course, the “apple” shines with gloss.
Overall, the iPhone 5 is a genteel gentleman who knows how to be impressive with a little pop of color.
But the iPhone 5C is not like that at all. If the iPhone 5 is serious and modest, then the iPhone 5C is frivolous and flashy. The front panels of the 5C and 5 are the same, but then there are completely differences. There is no metal edging in the “budget” model; the back panel and side frames are made of a single plastic (!) design.
Yes, Apple, when developing the iPhone 5C, abandoned metal, but no - the reason here is not savings, but another difference between the devices. The iPhone 5C is presented in youthful “fun” colors - blue, pink, green, yellow and white, and it would simply not be possible to achieve the desired brightness of these colors if the case were metal. However, Apple assures that the iPhone 5C uses very high-quality and not cheap plastic. So the problems of the iPhone 3GS and earlier Apple smartphones, which were also encased in plastic, are not terrible with the iPhone 5C.
But you know what's funny? The iPhone 5 looks much more solid than the iPhone 5C and, logically, should feel heavier in the hand, but Apple likes to break the laws of logic, and therefore the iPhone 5C weighs as much as 20 grams more than the iPhone 5. It seems like 20 grams is quite a bit, but for smartphones, the difference is noticeable.
Another difference between the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5C, which can be attributed to design, is the packaging of the gadgets. If the first one comes in a classic box made of thick cardboard, on which a smartphone is depicted, then the second one seems to have “stole” the packaging from the iPod Touch - it is plastic and transparent.
Display
But the displays of the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5C are completely identical in size and characteristics. Diagonal - 4 inches, resolution 640 by 1136 pixels, quality - excellent. However, professionals, when comparing smartphones, say that the iPhone 5C is slightly yellow. But we are almost sure that if, covering the cases and showing only the screens, you ask an ordinary user which smartphone is in front of him - iPhone 5 or iPhone 5C, he is unlikely to be able to confidently answer “xy from xy”.
Hardware and software
You will be surprised, but there are no differences in either hardware or software between the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5C. Both devices run on a powerful 1GHz Apple A6 processor with 1GB of RAM and boast excellent performance. As for the software shell, picky readers will say - how come there is no difference between smartphones, the iPhone 5 runs on iOS 6, and the iPhone 5C runs on iOS 7, but is there any point in mentioning this difference if the five can easily be updated to version 7.
Well, one more thing - the iPhone 5 was released in three models - with 16.32 and 64 GB of ROM, and the iPhone 5C is presented in two versions - 16 and 32 GB, but is this really important for Russian users, because we have the most popular model 16 GB, because it is the most “budget” one.
Camera
An overview of the differences between the iPhone 5 camera and the iPhone 5C camera should be carried out in three parameters - the main camera, video recording, and the front camera. However, do not think that the comparison will take up much space.
The main camera is the same - 8 megapixels, LED flash, f/2.4 aperture and, of course, sapphire glass that protects the lens. During the day you can get excellent shots, but in low light conditions there will still be something to complain about.
Video shooting is also unchanged - it is possible in 1080p format at a speed of 30 frames per second.
The front camera, at first glance, also seems to be the same - 1.2 megapixels, maximum frame resolution 1280x960 pixels, the ability to shoot 720p video. But the iPhone 5C's camera sensor has larger pixels and added backlighting, meaning shots should be brighter and more realistic, Apple says. However, the real difference is subtle.
Battery
Another seemingly existing, but subtle difference is the batteries of the iPhone 5 and 5C. The battery of the first has a capacity of 1440 mAh, the second - 1500 mAh. That is, the difference is only 60 mAh. According to Apple, autonomy should differ significantly due to this, but, as numerous user tests show, the difference, if there is one, is negligible.
Let's summarize
So, iPhone 5C and iPhone 5 - the comparison turned out to be very interesting, right? The appearance, as it turned out, is deceptive - behind completely different cases there is an almost identical filling. Yes, there are, of course, small changes in the iPhone 5C, but they are so insignificant that the user is unlikely to notice them. That is, the iPhone 5C received flagship hardware and is it then worth surprising at its high price? Yes, we are talking about a flagship that has “aged” by a year, but progress is still not developing so rapidly that in just 12 months, characteristics worthy of flagships have turned into parameters that are only suitable for a budget gadget.
So, in our opinion, the iPhone 5C is not a budget smartphone, but simply Apple’s desire to prove that it can produce not only serious smartphones. And to the question of which is better than the iPhone 5 or 5 C, your answer is our answer - both are good smartphones, they are just created for different users. Decide what you like - noble severity or frivolous fun, and make your choice!
In 2018, prices for iPhones of previous generations continued to decline. You can still find it in our online store, which will be five years old this September. However, it supports iOS 11 and will appeal to those who prefer compact phones with 4-inch screens. A modification with 16 GB of internal memory costs less than 10,000 rubles. Buying an iPhone 5s in 2018 will give you the cheapest entry into the Apple ecosystem.
Of course, the A7 chipset underlying this smartphone is not able to compete in performance with the latest developments from Cupertino, but it copes with a range of basic tasks successfully. If you need a reliable dialer, very compact and convenient, and at the same time you definitely want an Apple device, but at the same time do not want to spend a lot of money, 5s is the ideal option.
When you don’t have enough money to buy a smartphone, but you want to have a device that looks like modern models, the choice of iPhones narrows. You can’t find it cheaper than , but the design of the “six” doesn’t look outdated. The secret is that the generations that followed him up to the 8th had a similar appearance.
The price for this iPhone in 2018 starts at just over 16 thousand rubles. The only alternative for this money can be a mid-level Chinese Android smartphone.
We also note that starting from the sixth generation, iPhones began to be produced in two versions - the basic 4.7-inch and. The latter is distinguished by a screen size increased to five and a half inches and battery capacity increased by one and a half times.
The volume of permanent internal memory varies from 16 to 128 GB. The A8 processor even allows you to play 3D games, and the 8-megapixel camera takes good pictures. In addition, this is the first phone to support the Apple Pay payment service. Thus, if you are wondering which iPhone to buy in 2018, having only a couple of tens of thousands of rubles on hand, then have no doubt - the “six” is the best choice for the money.
iPhone 6s - the best offer
When the budget for purchasing a smartphone is not limited, there is no question about which iPhone is better. In this case, people usually go and buy the latest model. But not everyone is ready to pay a hefty sum for a phone. And why overpay if the buyer is undemanding about the presence of fashionable functions and does not plan to take advantage of all the advantages of the new product. In addition, 6s are still produced along with sevens, eights and tens.
At the beginning of March 2018, in our online store you can buy it for less than 18,000 rubles. We are talking about the basic 16Gb configuration. which, like other modifications, is built on the A9 chipset and is equipped with 3D Touch technology.
The 6s looks modern and works quickly, coping with all, even resource-intensive tasks. Rose-gold was added to the already existing gray, silver and gold.
The main characteristics of the displays have not changed compared to its predecessor; the fingerprint scanner is still built into the Home button under the screen. The case is all-metal, the front panel is covered with tempered glass with a 2.5D effect. The 6s is the latest Apple smartphone to feature a 3.5mm audio jack.
The hardware platform of the sixth “eske” is the A9 single-chip system; the operating capacity is doubled and equal to two gigabytes. If the quality of photographs is important to the buyer, then it is preferable to pay attention to. The sensor in it is the same as in the 4.7-inch version, that is, a 12-megapixel 1/3" format with phase detection autofocus. However, the model with the “Plus” prefix is characterized by one undeniable advantage - optical stabilization.
Of course, there is support for Apple Pay, the maximum speed of mobile Internet has doubled and is 300 Mbit/s. Autonomy has also improved, and not due to an increase in battery capacity, but through energy-saving software.
conclusions
When figuring out which iPhone is better, you should first consider the prices of iPhones in 2018. The cheapest option is 5s, but it has a small display and is quite old by smartphone standards. The “Six” is larger, more powerful and looks like modern “Apple” devices. 6s is even closer in functionality to the latest Apple products, but also costs a little more. In we will talk about more recent Apple devices of the 7th, 8th and 10th families.
