Apple iPhone 5S and 5C Telco Price Plans Comparison

Apple iPhone 5S and 5C Prices in Singapore

On 20 September, Apple's iPhone 5S and 5C will be made available in Singapore. To find out what's new in the two iPhones, do check out our article on "All You Need to Know about the Apple iPhone 5S and 5C". For starters, we'll be comparing the prices and telco price plans for the iPhone 5S, while the following page covers the iPhone 5C.

*Update on 21 September

You can check the stock availability at the three telcos at the following links below:

• M1 stock availability
• SingTel stock availability
• StarHub stock availability

iPhone 5S Prices with 2-year Contract

Basic Plans Comparison 

Mid-tier Plans Comparison 

High-tier Plans Comparison 

Premium Plans Comparison 

Quick Analysis

For consumers who are using or eyeing the basic-tier or mid-tier plans and want to get the iPhone 5S (16, 32 and 64GB), StarHub offers the best deals over a two-year period. M1 might seem like a better buy for the 32GB iPhone 5S on the mid-tier plan, but there's more value to be had on StarHub like an extra 1GB of data bundle every month for just $3 more for the whole two years!

For consumers who are using or eyeing the high and premium-tier plans, and want to get the iPhone 5S (16, 32 and 64GB), M1 offers the best deals across the board as it offers the most affordable premium plan at $198/month. Of course, with the kind of investment made over the two-year period, it's clearly better to purchase the 64GB iPhone 5S to get the most out of your money's worth.

On a side note, looking back at older iPhone prices and now, the overall cost of ownership has hardly differed, but the amount of data bundle you now have is far less than in the past when everyone enjoyed at least 12GB of data (the good old days). On the upside, everyone has ready access to LTE network for most areas in Singapore.

Apple iPhone 5C Prices in Singapore

*Update on 21 September

You can check the stock availability at the three telcos at the following links below:

• M1 stock availability
• SingTel stock availability
• StarHub stock availability

iPhone Prices with 2-year Contract

Quick Analysis

If you are using or eyeing on the basic tier plan for the iPhone 5C (16GB), M1 has the best deal. However, if you're interested in the 32GB edition for a basic plan, StarHub offers a better deal.

If you are using or eyeing on the mid-tier plan for the iPhone 5C (16 and 32GB), StarHub offers the best deals as its SmartSurf Value is the most affordable among the three telcos and offers more data bundle per month.

For a high-tier plan, the iPhone 5C (16GB) from M1 and StarHub are equally matched, but it frankly doesn't matter as you can get the 32GB model for just a little more spare change. For the 32GB iPhone 5C, M1 offers a better deal as the upfront payment for the device is less compared to StarHub. On the the other hand, StarHub offer 6GB of data bundle, which is much more than the other telcos. From an overall value perspective, StarHub seems to be the better offer.

If you are using or eyeing on the premium-tier plan for the iPhone 5C, M1 offers the best deals as its monthly subscription is the lowest among the three telcos. And naturally, you would purchase the 32GB model as there's no difference in price between both capacities.

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