- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- LG Nexus 4
- Apple iPhone 5
- Nokia Lumia 820
- Samsung Galaxy S III mini
- HTC 8X
- iOS 6
- 3.5G
- 3.5"
- Dual core 0.8 GHz
Released October, 2011
by GSM Arena (Oct, 2011)As to the actual video quality, it takes a capable enough computer and a 1080p screen to appreciate this 1080p sample video (10s, 31MB).
by GSM Arena (Jul, 2010)The viewing angles are excellent as well, comparable to the results of Samsung’s Super AMOLED displays.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Apple iPhone 4S compared to the Apple iPhone 4
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iOS 6 3.5G
by GSM Arena (Oct, 2011)The framerate is very consistent, with lots of resolved detail and pleasing colors.
0.8 GHz
iOS 6 3.5G
by GSM Arena (Jul, 2010)But there’s much more: a 1GHz chip, two cameras, HD video and of course the Retina display – the highest-res screen we’ve seen so far on a GSM phone.
screen size
3.5"
3.5"
iPhone 4S by Jaffrey-W.-Ali--Relentless-Pursuit-of-TechnologyI guess if you play a lot of games then a larger screen may be acceptable, but as a daily smartphone the iPhone 4S is extremely well designed aesthetically and in size.
screen resolution
iPhone 4S by GSM Arena (Oct, 2011)The things to expect of all this tech are better colors, better noise performance, more sharpness and more precise white balance.
iPhone 4 by GhenghisBTW, the display is the equivalent of a 960x640 on your desktop so what you see is essentially a high res yield and page loads are superfast.
memory
| 0 GB | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
processor
iPhone 4S by GSM Arena (Oct, 2011)The iPhone 4S is promoted to the dual-core league and has more powerful graphics.
iPhone 4 by The Verge (Oct, 2011)On paper, it may not stand up to the latest and greatest Android phone with 4G radios, a massive screen, and a screaming 1.5GHz dual-core CPU — but in use, it’s easily one of the most capable handsets on the market.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 8 MP | 8 MP |
iPhone 4S by GSM Arena (Oct, 2011)The iPhone 4S has a strong claim on being the best 8 megapixel cameraphone.
Performance Real world tests of Apple iPhone 4S vs Apple iPhone 4
cpu speed
iPhone 4S by Bill-L. (Nov, 2011)It's sleek solid build of the phone.-The A5 chip processor that is claimed to be twice the iPhone 4's speed is amazingly fast and for a heavy data user, it is very appealing.-The 8MP camera.
iPhone 4 by D.-Gong (Jun, 2011)I will not repeat the most common positive review points about this phone (i.e. great display, good looks, good camera, speedy processor, good library of apps).
browser benchmark
iPhone 4S by c|net (Oct, 2011)I also found that during "real-world" testing, where I was multitasking with several features running in the background and the display on, the battery didn't drain abnormally fast.
iPhone 4 by The Verge (Oct, 2011)The new phone scored a 2246.8 in SunSpider, while the original iPhone 4 clocked in at just 3591.3.
talk time
840 min
840 min
iPhone 4S by c|net (Oct, 2011)Despite the more powerful processor, the company claims that the smartphone will be able to provide 8 hours of talk time over 3G, 14 hours over 2G, 6 hours of browsing over 3G, 9 hours via Wi-Fi, 10 hours of video playback, and 40 hours of music playback.
iPhone 4 by The Verge (Oct, 2011)In fact, Apple claims that the new phone is capable of an extra hour of talk time while on 3G.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the iPhone 4 AT&T, Black, 16 GB
| Store significantly more stuff | 32 GB | vs | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2x more storage capacity; free yourself from memory cards | |||
| More cores | Dual core | vs | Single core |
| Twice as many cores; each additional core lets your phone do more without visible UI slowdowns and jerkiness | |||
| Records higher definition video | 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps | vs | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps |
| Around 2.5x higher definition video | |||
| Higher resolution front camera | 8 MP | vs | 5 MP |
| 60% higher resolution front camera; Video chat with other people | |||
| Marginally newer | Oct, 2011 | vs | Jun, 2010 |
| Release date over 1 years later | |||
Advantages compared to the iPhone 4S Unlocked, White, 32 GB
| Longer standby time | 18,000 min | vs | 12,000 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50% longer standby time | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Apple iPhone 4S | Apple iPhone 4 | ||
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 | Rated by 646 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by Nse-Ette (Apr, 2012)   Rated 100% by by Erik (Sep, 2012) Rated 80% by by James-Maeng (Feb, 2012) | Rated by 942 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by G.-Lee (Mar, 2011) Rated 100% by by Eddie--Edward (Nov, 2012) | |
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | LG Nexus 4 Rated the best by consumers |
 | 2 | Apple iPhone 5 Most built-in storage |
 | 3 | Nokia Lumia 820 2-way tie: Longest battery life during active use |
 | 5 | HTC 8X Sharpest screen |
 | 7 | Nokia Lumia 800 3-way tie: Supports FM radio |
 | 8 | Nokia Lumia 710 OK standby time |
Discussions Get involved, ask your question about the Apple iPhone 4S and Apple iPhone 4
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