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One chart shows why the iPhone 5c is likely a nonstarter in emerging markets

Updated Dec 19th, 2018 8:43PM EST
iPhone 5c Price Comparison

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Although the iPhone 5c announcement is exciting for those in search of a more affordable and much more colorful iPhone, an entry level price point of $550 for the hardware without a contract is surprising. Android and Windows Phone are on the rise in emerging markets, and the high price of the iPhone 5c is unlikely to change anyone’s mind about switching to iOS. Which? Tech Daily has put together an infographic comparing the cost of the iPhone 5c in the United Kingdom to the price of eleven popular Android phones. Unsurprisingly, only the recently announced Xperia Z1 tops Apple’s cheaper model. Check out the infographic below.

Jacob Siegal
Jacob Siegal Associate Editor

Jacob Siegal is Associate Editor at BGR, having joined the news team in 2013. He has over a decade of professional writing and editing experience, and helps to lead our technology and entertainment product launch and movie release coverage.