Apple iPhone 4 vs Apple iPhone 4s Specs Comparison

Compare mobile phone specifications of up to three devices at once. Our specs comparison tool helps you find and compare the perfect phone for your needs.

9.5
Apple iPhone 4
8.5
Apple iPhone 4s
Apple iPhone 4 Apple iPhone 4s
Released · Jun 24, 2010
Released · Oct 14, 2011
3.5-inch · 960 x 640 px
3.5-inch · 960 x 640 px
5 MP Main · 0.3 MP VGA Selfie
8 MP Main · 0.3 MP VGA Selfie
0.5GB · 32GB
0.5GB · 64GB
1420 mAh

Display

Size
3.5-inch 3.5-inch
Resolution
960 x 640 px, 326 PPI 960 x 640 px, 326 PPI
Technology
IPS LCD IPS LCD
Screen-to-body
55.77 % 55.27 %
Colors
16 777 216
Peak brightness
500 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip
Apple A4 Apple A5
Processor
Single core, 1000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A8 Dual-core, 800 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX535 PowerVR SGX 543MP2
RAM
0.5GB 0.5GB (DDR2)
Internal storage
32GB 64GB
OS
iOS (7.x, 6.1, 6.x, 5.1, 5, 4.x) iOS (9.x, 8.x, 7.x, 6.1, 6.x, 5.1, 5)
Device type
Smartphone Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
1420 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable Li - Ion, Not user replaceable

Camera

Rear
Single camera Single camera
Main camera
5 MP (Autofocus, BSI sensor)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.8
Sensor size: 1/3.2"
Pixel size: 1.75 μm
8 MP (Autofocus, BSI sensor)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Focal length: 35.00 mm
Sensor size: 1/3.2"
Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Flash
LED LED
Video recording
1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)
Features:
Video calling
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features:
EIS
Front
0.3 MP VGA 0.3 MP VGA

Design

Dimensions
4.50 x 2.31 x 0.37 inches
(114.3 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm)
4.54 x 2.31 x 0.37 inches
(115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm)
Weight
4.83 oz(137.0 g) 4.94 oz(140.0 g)
Materials
Back: Glass
Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass
Frame: Aluminum
Keys
Left: Volume control, Other Left: Volume control, Other
Colors
Black, White Black, White

Cellular

3G
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 5(850), 8(900) Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Data Speed
HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS HSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS
SIM type
Micro SIM Micro SIM

Multimedia

Headphones
3.5mm jack 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features
Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring
TV-out
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
2.1, Yes 4.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 b,g,n
Hotspot
802.11 b,g,n
Hotspot
USB
Proprietary, USB 2.0, Features: Charging Proprietary, USB 2.0, Features: Charging
Location
A-GPS A-GPS, Glonass
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other
Computer sync, OTA sync Computer sync, OTA sync

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval
Date approved: Jun 07, 2010
FCC ID value: BCG-E2380A
Date approved: Oct 04, 2011
FCC ID value: BCG-E2430A
Measured SAR
Head: 1.17 W/kg
Measured in: 1900 MHz
Body: 0.43 W/kg
Measured in: 1900 MHz
Head: 1.18 W/kg
Measured in: 1900 MHz
Body: 1.15 W/kg
Measured in: 850 MHz

Buyers information

In The Box
Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic, Dock Connector to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation

Availability

Officially announced
Jun 07, 2010 Oct 04, 2011

Alternative variants

Internal storage 16GB
with 16 GB storage
Internal storage 16GB
with 32 GB storage
Internal storage 32GB
FCC OKs Cingular\'s purchase of AT&T Wireless