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Apple iPhone 4S

iPhone 4S features a 3.5-inch Retina display, Apple A5 chip, 8MP camera with 1080p video, Siri voice assistant, and dual-core performance.

What to know

  • Released October 2011. Same 3.5-inch Retina (960×640) body as iPhone 4; dual-core A5 chip (faster graphics); 8 MP camera with 1080p video; world phone (GSM + CDMA).
  • Siri voice assistant launched with 4S; iOS 5 and iCloud. 16/32/64 GB. Last iPhone with 3.5-inch screen until SE.

Who this is for

Collectors and anyone researching the first Siri iPhone; not suitable for daily use today.

Key tradeoffs

Pros: Introduced Siri; 1080p video; world phone. Cons: Obsolete; same small screen as 4; no LTE.

Apple iPhone 4S is powered by the Apple A5 (45 nm). Battery: Li-Po 1432 mAh, non-removable.

Launched 10/14/2011
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Full Specifications

Complete technical specifications

Network

Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
No
Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps

Launch

Announced
2011, October 4
Status
Available. Released 2011, October 14
Release Date
2011-10-14

Body

Dimensions
115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm
Weight
140 g
Build
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
SIM
Micro-SIM
Protection
No

Display

Type
Retina IPS LCD
Size
3.5 inches
Resolution
960 x 640 pixels
Aspect Ratio
3:2
Density
~326 ppi
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
Refresh Rate
60Hz
Brightness
500 nits (typ)
Screen-to-Body
~54.0%
Features
Wide color gamut

Platform

OS
iOS 5, upgradable to iOS 9.3.6
OS Upgradeable
upgradable to iOS 9.3.6
Chipset
Apple A5 (45 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX543MP2
NPU
No

Memory

Card Slot
No
Internal
8GB 512MB RAM, 16GB 512MB RAM, 32GB 512MB RAM, 64GB 512MB RAM
Storage Type
NVMe

Main Camera

Camera 1
8 MP, f/2.4, 35mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, PDAF
Features
LED flash, HDR
Video
1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Camera 1
0.3 MP, f/2.4, 35mm (standard), Face detection
Features
No
Video
720p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Features
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Communications

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
Positioning
GPS (L1), A-GPS
NFC
No
Radio
No
USB
Proprietary, USB 2.0

Features

Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Other
Siri natural language commands and dictation

Battery

Type
Li-Po 1432 mAh, non-removable
Wired Charging
Proprietary, USB 2.0
Wireless Charging
No
Reverse Charging
No
Endurance
Endurance rating 40h

Miscellaneous

Colors
Black, White
Models
A1387, A1431
Price
$199 / €629 / £499
SAR
1.18 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
SAR EU
0.99 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)