It’s the same old dance: another year, another iPhone. For better or for worse, Apple’s model for success is built upon introducing incremental upgrades to its famous mobile device, making it confusing for those deciding whether the company’s next iteration is worth the scratch. This time it’s different, with discounted models promising not to break the bank. But is it worth it? We took some time out of camping in line to give you the lowdown on what the differences are between the iPhone 5c and 5s (both out this Friday) and that ancient iPhone 5 taking up room in your pocket.

  

 

Feature	iPhone 5c	iPhone 5s	iPhone 5 (2012)
Price	$549 16GB $649 32GB	$649 16GB $749 32GB $849 64GB	$649 16GB $749 32GB $849 64GB
Colours	White, green, blue, pink, yellow	Gold, silver, gray	White, black
Talking battery life	10 hours	10 hours	9.2 hours
Standby battery life	250 hours	250 hours	225 hours
Weight	132 grams	112 grams	112 grams
Camera	8MP iSight	8MP iSight	8MP iSight
Facetime camera	1.2MP	1.2MP	1.2MP
Burst photos	No	10 FPS	No
Image stabilization	Yes	Improved	No
Video	1080p HD	30 FPS at 1080p 120 FPS slow-mo at 720p	1080p HD
Processor	A6	A7 64-bit	A6
Fingerprint scanner	No	Yes	No
Display	4-inch retina	4-inch retina	4-inch retina

 

Grab an extra shift or two—the 5s may seem like only a slight improvement over the 5c model for an extra hundred bucks, but it definitely represents the better buy. It boasts features that have become standard on Android and even BlackBerry, including burst photo capabilities, image stabilization and a 64-bit processor for a smoother ride. If you’re keen on saving, you may as well find an original 5 or 4s on eBay for a discount (and only a slight hit on the technical specs over the 5c).