Gold or Black? Which color should I get for my upcoming iPhone 5S?

04-23-2014 10:48 AM

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I'm thinking of getting an iPhone 5S in June. I'm stuck between choosing from 2 colors: black or white. Which of these two do you you prefer?

04-20-2014 04:37 PM

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rayz336

Black, only because it looks sleeker to me

04-20-2014 04:44 PM

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mjschabow

I'll say this. I've had the space grey for about a month now and I'm trading it in for the gold. The black is nice but it's kind of a boring color.

04-20-2014 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rayz336

Black, only because it looks sleeker to me

Yeah. It does. That's the reason I'm stumped. Otherwise it would have been Gold.

04-20-2014 04:47 PM

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brianLTE

I was in the same boat. Got a gold. You can always get a black case.

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04-20-2014 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by brianLTE

I was in the same boat. Got a gold. You can always get a black case.

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Thanks for the suggestion. I just noticed that the black would look better in a case and the Gold looks better in a clear case. AFAIK clear cases don't provide much protection. I'm getting an Otterbox for it so the Black may be a better choice for me.

04-20-2014 04:57 PM

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I think the black is a better choice. Thanks everyone.

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04-20-2014 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by brianLTE

I was in the same boat. Got a gold. You can always get a black case.

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You can always get a gold case.

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04-20-2014 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by serglb

You can always get a gold case.

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You can also get a Space Gray case. 😃

04-20-2014 05:07 PM

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Can't go wrong with the Gold

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04-20-2014 05:11 PM

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anon4757448

I don't think you can go wrong with any but I have space gray.

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04-20-2014 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mzengr

I don't think you can go wrong with any but I have space gray.

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Very true the 5s is a wonderful phone no matter what color

04-20-2014 05:16 PM

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I'll settle this matter at the Verizon store this June after I holdup the checkout line.

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04-20-2014 05:17 PM

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EmceeGeek

I'll have to say gold because I have gold.

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04-20-2014 06:24 PM

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Bro-row

Black!

04-20-2014 06:44 PM

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nikkisharif
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I would say gold because that's what I have. To make my color decision easier, I just alternate every year. Now if Apple keeps adding colors then I'll be in a pickle LOL

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04-20-2014 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by nikkisharif

I would say gold because that's what I have. To make my color decision easier, I just alternate every year. Now if Apple keeps adding colors then I'll be in a pickle LOL

Good thing the 5C wasn't the only iPhone released last year.

04-20-2014 07:39 PM

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motor96

Black for sure

04-20-2014 07:42 PM

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EauRouge
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wait a few months till september and get the iphone 6 instead

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04-21-2014 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by EauRouge

wait a few months till september and get the iphone 6 instead

Maybe it's a price issue. As rumors of the iPhone 6 swirl, 5s prices are starting to drop in deals. Already $99. at Radio Shack on 2 year carrier contract. And the iPhone 6 could be $100 more than previous iPhones on contract. So instead of $199.99, they will be $299.99. I hope that doesn't happen. And all this may have nothing to do with his June purchase.

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04-21-2014 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Ledsteplin

Maybe it's a price issue. As rumors of the iPhone 6 swirl, 5s prices are starting to drop in deals. Already $99. at Radio Shack on 2 year carrier contract. And the iPhone 6 could be $100 more than previous iPhones on contract. So instead of $199.99, they will be $299.99. I hope that doesn't happen. And all this may have nothing to do with his June purchase.

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I'm sticking with my choice for the 5S. The rumors may or may not be true.

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04-21-2014 11:50 AM

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ngc

Space Grey here since October and still very happy with it...

04-21-2014 03:15 PM

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ladyc0524
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I just got the space grey and I'm happy 😄

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04-21-2014 06:21 PM

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simplysteezc

I got the gold and a black case if i want a case on it.

04-21-2014 06:34 PM

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Septembersrain

I loved the black at first but it may be getting a bit boring to me. I think whatever color really tickles your fancy, it should keep you happy. I was going to get the gold but was concerned as I don't do well with with white bezel...

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