I’m still not convinced that the iPhone 5c is a failure. I see more of them in public than I do any non-Samsung android phone (which may or may not be considered a good thing). But, I do think it’s worth noting that the type of buyers that are likely to want an iPhone 5c don’t usually buy the newest iPhone. It’s still entirely possible that the iPhone 5c will see success later in its lifespan once buyers have time to warm up to it.