Apple iPhone 4s vs Apple iPhone 4 Comparison and Differences

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Apple iPhone 4s

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Apple iPhone 4

Apple iPhone 4

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Differences between Apple iPhone 4s and Apple iPhone 4 - Which to Choose?

Reasons to consider the Apple iPhone 4s:

  • Faster data speeds (HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps vs HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps).
  • A more advanced chipset (Apple A5 vs Apple A4).
  • Slightly better GPU (PowerVR SGX543MP2 vs PowerVR SGX535).
  • Higher AnTuTu benchmark score indicating better overall performance (11417 vs 4152).
  • A more advanced main camera with higher resolution (8MP vs 5MP) and features like HDR and panorama.
  • Ability to record 1080p video with the rear camera compared to 720p on the iPhone 4.
  • Latest compatible iOS version is iOS 9.3.5, which is newer than iOS 7.1.2 for the iPhone 4, meaning potentially better software support and more features.
  • Supports Bluetooth 4.0 which is more energy-efficient and supports more features than Bluetooth 2.1 on the iPhone 4.
  • Offers Siri natural language commands and dictation.

Reasons to consider the Apple iPhone 4:

  • Longer standby battery life (Up to 300h both on 2G and 3G vs Up to 200h).
  • Slightly lighter than the iPhone 4s (137g vs 140g).
  • More affordable retail price at the time of release (200 EUR vs 190 EUR).
  • Lower SAR values which measures the rate at which energy is absorbed by the human body when exposed to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields.

Apple iPhone 4s or Apple iPhone 4 Specs Comparison

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Common specs

Brand and model Apple iPhone 4s Apple iPhone 4
Rating (+0) (+0)
Release date 2011, October 2010, June
Dimensions (HxWxD) 115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm | 4.54 x 4.54 x 2.31 in 115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm | 4.54 x 4.54 x 2.31 in
Weight 140 g | 4.94 oz 137 g | 4.83 oz
Body Build Front/back glass & aluminum frame Front/back glass & aluminum frame
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Colors Black, White Black, White
Battery 1432 mAh,  Non-removable Li-Po 1420 mAh,  Non-removable Li-Po
Battery life Stand by time - Up to 200 h (2G) / Up to 200 h (3G)
Talking time - Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 8 h (3G)
Music play - Up to 40 h
Stand by time - Up to 300 h (2G) / Up to 300 h (3G)
Talking time - Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 7 h (3G)
Music play - Up to 40 h
Approximate price 190 EUR 200 EUR
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Screen

Technology LED-backlit IPS LCD LED-backlit IPS LCD
Touchscreen capacitive touchscreen capacitive touchscreen
Display colors 16M 16M
Screen size 3.5" in 3.5" in
Screen area 36.5 cm2 36.5 cm2
Screen format 3:2 (height:width) 3:2 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio 54.0% 54.0%
Screen resolution 640 x 960 px 640 x 960 px
Screen PPI /points per inch/ 330 PPI 330 PPI
Screen protection Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
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Camera and Video

Rear camera, main 8 MP, Single 5 MP, Single
Camera specs -8 MP, f/2.4, 35mm (standard), 1/3.2'', 1.4µm, AF -5 MP, f/2.8, 1/3.2'', 1.75µm, AF
Functions LED flash, panorama, HDR LED flash, HDR
Video 1080p@30fps 720p@30fps
Front camera, selfie 0.3 MP, Single 0.3 MP, Single
Specifications VGA, videocalling over Wi-Fi and 3G VGA, videocalling over Wi-Fi only
Video 480p@30fps 480p@30fps

Performance

Operating system - OS iOS 5, upgradable to iOS 9.3.5 iOS 4, upgradable to iOS 7.1.2
Chipset - Apple A5 (45 nm) - Apple A4 (45 nm)
CPU - Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 - 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU PowerVR SGX543MP2 PowerVR SGX535
External memory No No
Internal memory 8/16/32/64 GB, 512 MB RAM 8/16/32 GB, 512 MB RAM

Benchmark

Antutu 7 Total

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card Micro-SIM Micro-SIM
Network GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO GSM / HSPA
Bands -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900  
CDMA 800 / 1900
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Speed HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
GPRS Yes Class 10
Edge Yes Class 10
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS Yes, with A-GPS
NFC
USB 2.0 2.0
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, LE 2.1, A2DP
Harmful irradiation SAR - 1.18 W/kg (head)     0.98 W/kg (body)    
SAR EU - 0.99 W/kg (head)     0.99 W/kg (body)    
SAR - 1.17 W/kg (head)     1.11 W/kg (body)    
SAR EU - 0.93 W/kg (head)     0.74 W/kg (body)    

Music and Audio

Radio No No
Headphone jack Yes Yes
Others - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Sensors - Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass - Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Other extras
- Siri natural language commands and dictation
- Scratch-resistant glass back panel

- Scratch-resistant glass back panel
Versions
- CDMA available only if sold and activated for use on a CDMA network

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