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Apple iPhone 4S

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.2 out of 5
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5 stars
40 %
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Pros

  • while metering and colour reproduction is accurate
  • Pricing is actually quite reasonable as well
  • it works brilliantly

Cons

  • manage your photos from the web portal
  • lack of choice when zooming into webpages
  • the difference over the iPhone 4 is rather subtle

Key specs

  • 8 Mpx
  • 3.5 in
  • 960, 640 px
  • IPS TFT
  • 326 ppi
  • 1432 mAh
  • Dual-core
  • 0.3 Mpx

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Apple iPhone 4S - Variants

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iPhone 4S 16GB
Internal storage:
  • 16 GB
iPhone 4S 8GB
Internal storage:
  • 8 GB
iPhone 4S 32GB
Internal storage:
  • 32 GB
iPhone 4S 64GB
Internal storage:
  • 64 GB

Apple iPhone 4S - Pros & Cons

Apple iPhone 4S

Pros

  • while metering and colour reproduction is accurate
  • Pricing is actually quite reasonable as well
  • it works brilliantly
  • likewise looks punchy and detailed in good light
  • it all looks superb thanks to that excellent screen
  • fast and slick with pages rendering correctly and
  • great depth of field and more natural colours
  • iPhone 4S handles low light fairly well
  • with colours looking more natural and balanced than they
  • offers much better performance than its predecessor
  • The panel is attractive

Cons

  • manage your photos from the web portal
  • lack of choice when zooming into webpages
  • the difference over the iPhone 4 is rather subtle
  • HDR this picture looks washed out with blown out highlights
  • horrendously slippery the glass surface is
  • iPhone 4s feels slow and sluggish to use
  • A lot of Google apps do not support the iPhone 4s
  • as it misses on several new features
  • battery is draining too quickly
  • restricted to that brand new panel
  • The volume buttons have moved down a few millimetres

Apple iPhone 4S - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3.5 in
Best:
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Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1432 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
326 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

Apple - Video Reviews (9)

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Apple iPhone 4S - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemApple iOS 9
CPU clock speed1.0 GHz
CPU coresDual-core
CPU modelApple A5 APL2498
GPU modelPowerVR SGX543
RAM memory512 MB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor size1/3.2"
Primary sensor resolution8.0 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080 px
Autofocusyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Panoramayes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage
  • 16 GB
  • 32 GB
  • 64 GB
  • 8 GB
Memory card readerno
Types of memory card supportedNo memory slot
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Dimensions
Height4.54 in
Width2.31 in
Depth0.37 in
Weight4.94 oz
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMicro-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth codecSBC
NFCno
Charging connection
  • Apple 30-pin
  • Lightning
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Video outputManufacturer specific
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Battery
Replaceable batteryno
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity1432.0 mAh
Standby time200.0 h
Talk time8.0 h
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging no
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Display
Screen size3.5 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution960 x 640 px
TechnologyIPS TFT
Pixel density326.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution0.3 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
  • White
Material
  • Aluminum
  • Glass
  • Steel
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
CDMA frequences
  • 800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
4G LTEno
Mobile hotspotyes

Apple iPhone 4S - Q&A (13)

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    chelsey
    about 2 years ago
    Does The Apple iPhone 4S support 4G network?
    sheilah.koss
    almost 2 years ago
    No, The Apple iPhone 4S is 3G cellular only. It does not support 4G.
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  • 0
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    elidia
    about 2 years ago
    Is the Apple iPhone 4S discontinued?
    hong
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes, Apple was discontinued The Apple iPhone 4S on September 9, 2014.
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    mirian
    about 2 years ago
    How Much Is the Apple iPhone 4S in USA?
    johnnie.lockman
    almost 2 years ago
    The price of the Apple iPhone 4S in the USA is $224 and the phone release date is 2011.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is The Apple iPhone 4S good phone?
    erin
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, Apple iPhone 4S has superior processor. And it is very first.
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  • 0
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    arlean_braun
    about 2 years ago
    Does The Apple iPhone 4S run on 3G?
    glen.nicolas
    almost 2 years ago
    The Apple iPhone 4S is compatible with 3G networks.
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  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is so special about The Apple iPhone 4S?
    tina
    over 1 year ago
    The Apple iPhone 4S offer to have 200 hours standby time, 8 hours talk time, and 5 hours internet use.
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  • 0
    Votes
    nedra
    about 2 years ago
    How can I download apps on my Apple iPhone 4S without Apple ID?
    maynard
    almost 2 years ago
    you may Download Apps without Apple ID via Settings on The Apple iPhone 4S.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    quentin
    about 2 years ago
    Does Apple Watch work with Apple iPhone 4S?
    dexter.nicolas
    almost 2 years ago
    No. The Apple watch requires Bluetooth LTE which isn't in the Apple iPhone 4S.
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  • 0
    Votes
    gertude_hegmann
    about 2 years ago
    Does The Apple iPhone 4S have CarPlay?
    dylan
    almost 2 years ago
    No, CarPlay will work with any iPhone which has a Lightning connector, any model above the iPhone 5 so The Apple iPhone 4S is not CarPlay compatible.
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  • 0
    Votes
    janet_pouros
    about 2 years ago
    Does The Apple iPhone 4S have front camera?
    faustino
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes, The iPhone 4 features an additional front-facing VGA camera.
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  • 0
    Votes
    joan2a
    about 2 years ago
    Does Apple Music work on The Apple iPhone 4S?
    mina
    almost 2 years ago
    No. Apple Music is available with iOS 8.4 or later. But your Apple iPhone 4S phone cannot update to iOS 8.4 or higher.
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  • 0
    Votes
    cliff
    about 2 years ago
    Does the Apple iPhone 4S support NFC?
    jc
    almost 2 years ago
    No, because The Apple iPhone 4Sdoes not have the hardware required for NFC.
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  • 0
    Votes
    mai.johnson
    about 2 years ago
    Can I Still Use an Apple iPhone 4S?
    winifred.heidenreich
    almost 2 years ago
    The Apple iPhone 4S was released in 2011 and is now considered obsolete. It does not have any official support from Apple.
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Apple iPhone 4S Apple - Editorial Reviews (19)

4.2
Based on 19 reviews
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Apple iPhone 4S iPhone 4S
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 21.10.2011
iPhone 4S
4.0

The iPhone 4S is Apple's fifth generation iPhone and packs an 8 megapixel camera and dual core A5 processor. Here are our first impressions.

Apple iPhone 4S iPhone 4S review
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The Verge
Published: 11.10.2011
iPhone 4S review
4.3

Apple adds a faster CPU, a better camera, and new software to a familiar looking phone — is it enough to make you buy?

Apple iPhone 4S iPhone 4S review
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TechRadar
Published: 08.12.2011
iPhone 4S review
4.5

Same shape, different brain - is it enough of a change?

Apple iPhone 4S Apple iPhone 4S review | IT PRO
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IT PRO
Published: 19.10.2011
Apple iPhone 4S review | IT PRO

The iPhone 4S is here, but is it really worth the hassle of upgrading? Read our review to find out.

Apple iPhone 4S Apple iPhone 4S Review
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Digit.in/hi/
Published: 15.12.2011
Apple iPhone 4S Review
4.0

Read the in depth Review of Apple iPhone 4S Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Apple iPhone 4S configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

Apple iPhone 4S Apple iPhone 4S: Thoroughly Reviewed
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anandtech.com
Published: 31.10.2011
Apple iPhone 4S: Thoroughly Reviewed
Apple iPhone 4S iPhone 4S hands-on review | Stuff
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stuff.tv/my/
Published: 13.09.2021
iPhone 4S hands-on review | Stuff

The iPhone 4S might look like the iPhone 4, but with Siri it's a far more intelligent breed. We met for a hands-on review and one-to-one chat

Apple iPhone 4S Retro review: I bought an iPhone 4s and spent a day with it
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The Indian Express
Published: 17.11.2020
Retro review: I bought an iPhone 4s and spent a day with it

We recently put the Apple iPhone 4s to the test and fell in love with the retro smartphone. Here is our verdict.

Apple iPhone 4S Review: Apple iPhone 4S
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WIRED
Published: 11.10.2011
Review: Apple iPhone 4S
4.0

The iPhone 4S looks exactly the same as its predecessor — but who cares? If it was shaped even slightly differently or came in a new color, people would still go nuts over the stuff that's more important anyway: the insides. And both inside and out, this is a magnificent smartphone.

Apple iPhone 4S Apple iPhone 4S review
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T3
Published: 03.10.2011
Apple iPhone 4S review
5.0

The first full and in-depth review of Apple's newest smartphone

Apple iPhone 4S iPhone 4S Review [Updated]
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SlashGear
Published: 11.10.2011
iPhone 4S Review [Updated]

Familiar and yet new, the iPhone 4S may not look different from the outside, but inside it's a very different beast. With its fifth generation…

Apple iPhone 4S iPhone 4S review: Should you buy an iPhone 4S?
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Macworld
Published: 16.09.2013
iPhone 4S review: Should you buy an iPhone 4S?
3.0

The iPhone 5 was dropped from Apple's iPhone line-up with the launch of the two new iPhones, iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s, but the iPhone 4S lives on, and is a cheaper alternative for those who are happy with an older iPhone if it means a lower price.

Apple iPhone 4S Apple iPhone 4S 16GB
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 05.09.2017
Apple iPhone 4S 16GB

Apple iPhone 4S 16GB (Mobile Phone): 3.5 out of 5 stars from 17 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Apple iPhone 4S Apple iPhone 4S Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 09.05.2012
Apple iPhone 4S Review
4.5

With an 8-megapixel backlit sensor & faster processor, the Apple iPhone 4S takes smartphone photography to the next level. Read our review.

Apple iPhone 4S The iPhone Finds Its Voice
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AllThingsD
The iPhone Finds Its Voice

The iPhone 4S is one of Apple's less dramatic updates, but, when combined with the Siri, iOS 5 and iCloud features, it presents an attractive new offering to smartphone users, writes Walt.

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