Overall Score
27.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#5424)27.9
Performance(#7111)38.4
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#5781)55.4
Battery(#7846)14.3
Build(#74)96.3
Connectivity(#5861)37.7
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Apple iPhone 4s
Short Review
- The Apple iPhone 4s features a sleek design with glass front and back, complemented by a stainless steel frame, measuring 115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm and weighing 140g.
- Its 3.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 640 x 960 pixels, delivering a pixel density of approximately 330 ppi.
- Powered by the Apple A5 chipset and a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU, it provides adequate performance for everyday tasks.
- The device includes 512MB of RAM and storage options ranging from 8GB to 64GB.
- The rear camera boasts an 8 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front camera is 3 MP.
- Battery capacity is 1432mAh, supporting standard usage without wireless charging.
- Running on iOS 5, it is upgradable to iOS 9.3.6, ensuring access to various software features.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC capabilities.
- The phone does not feature stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack.
- Overall, the iPhone 4s combines a solid build with decent performance and camera capabilities for its time.
Specifications
General
Release Date2011, October 14
Announced2011, October 04
DescriptionCDMA available only if sold and activated for use on a CDMA network
Display
Size3.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution640 x 960 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~330 ppi density)
PPI640
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
ChipsetApple A5 (45 nm)
CPUDual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUPowerVR SGX543MP2
Memory8GB 512MB RAM, 16GB 512MB RAM, 32GB 512MB RAM, 64GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera8 MP, f/2.4, 35mm (standard), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front CameraVGA, videocalling over Wi-Fi and 3G
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video480p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity1432 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 1432 mAh, non-removable (5.3 Wh)
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm (4.54 x 2.31 x 0.37 in)
Weight140 g
MaterialsGlass front (Corning-made glass), glass back, stainless steel frame
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
SAR1.18 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network SpeedHSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USB2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemiOS 5, upgradable to iOS 9.3.6
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass