Apple iPhone 4S
Verizon - Available (since 14 Oct 2011) AT&T; - Available (since 14 Oct 2011) Sprint - Available (since 14 Oct 2011) Cricket - Available (since 22 Jun 2012) Virgin Mobile - Available (since 29 Jun 2012)
Pros
- Dual core processor
- Extremely high pixel density screen, over 300ppi (330 ppi)
- High-resolution display (640 x 960 pixels)
- High-resolution camera (8 megapixels)
- Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
- Small dimensions (4.54 x 2.31 x 0.37 inches)
Cons
- Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion
- Proprietary USB connector - have to use its cable instead of a standard microUSB
Description
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- Device type:
- Smart phone
- OS:
- iOS (6, 5.1, 5)
- Dimensions:
- 4.54 x 2.31 x 0.37 (115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm)
- Weight:
- 4.94 oz (140 g)
the average is 4.1 oz (116 g)
- 4.94 oz (140 g)
Display
- Physical size:
- 3.50 inches
- Resolution:
- 640 x 960 pixels
- Pixel density:
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.
- 330 ppi
- Technology:
Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.
- IPS LCD
- Colors:
- 16 777 216
- Touchscreen:
- Capacitive, Multi-touch
- Features:
- Light sensor, Proximity sensor
Battery
- Talk time:
- 14.00 hours
the average is 8 h (486 min)
- 14.00 hours
- Stand-by time:
- 8.3 days (200 hours)
the average is 20 days (468 h)
- 8.3 days (200 hours)
- Talk time (3G):
- 8.00 hours
the average is 7 h (420 min)
- 8.00 hours
Hardware
- System chip:
System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.
- Apple A5
- Processor:
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.
- Dual core, 800 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9
- Graphics processor:
- PowerVR SGX 543MP2
- System memory:
System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.
- 512 MB RAM
- Built-in storage:
- 16 GB
Camera
- Camera:
- 8 megapixels
- Flash:
- LED
- Aperture size:
Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass.
- F2.4
- Features:
- Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), Auto focus, Touch to focus, Digital image stabilization, Face detection, Geo tagging
- Camcorder:
- 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps)
- Features:
- Digital image stabilization
- Front-facing camera:
- 0.3 megapixels VGA
Multimedia
- Music player:
- Filter by:
- Album, Artist, Genre, Playlists
- Features:
- Album art cover, Background playback
- Filter by:
- Speakers:
- Earpiece, Loudspeaker
- YouTube player:
- Yes
Internet browsing
- Browser:
- Yes
- Built-in online services support:
- YouTube (upload)
Technology
- CDMA:
CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life.
- 800, 1900 MHz
- GSM:
- 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
- UMTS:
- 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
- Data:
- HSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, EV-DO Rev.A
- Positioning:
Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.
- A-GPS, Glonass
- Navigation:
- Yes
Phone features
- Phonebook:
- Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID
- Organizer:
- Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), Calculator
- Messaging:
- SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input
- E-mail:
- IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
Connectivity
- Bluetooth:
- 4.0
- Wi-Fi:
- 802.11 b, g, n
- USB:
- USB 2.0
- Connector:
- Proprietary
- Features:
- USB charging
- Other:
- TV-Out, Computer sync, OTA sync
Other features
- Notifications:
- Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
- Additional microphone/s:
- for Noise cancellation
- Sensors:
- Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
- Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Availability
- Officially announced:
- 04 Oct 2011
Shopping information
- Accessories:
- Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic, Dock Connector to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation
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Alternative variants
We list only the specs that are different than the main variant
Apple iPhone 4S 64GB
- Built-in storage:
- 64 GB
- Camcorder:
- Features:
- Digital image stabilization
- Features:
Apple iPhone 4S 32GB
- Built-in storage:
- 32 GB
- Camcorder:
- Features:
- Digital image stabilization
- Features:
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