Why do people buy the iPhone 4S and 5c instead of the 5S?

It seems silly, to say the least…

Because it fits a lot of peoples budgets.

Many there money doesn't fit 5s

4S is a really good phone that is free on contract, and 5C is a good deal also. I agree 5S is obviously best but sometimes, like high school students, a 4S or 5C is a better option if they don't take care of it.

Some people don't like or can't afford the 5s.

Probably because money limited resource like every other. I KNOW -UNBELIEVABLE