iPhone 4s Specifications and Features
General Information:
- Announcement Date: June 7, 2010
- Release Date: June 24, 2010
- Operating System: iOS 4 (upgradable to iOS 7.1.2)
Body:
- Dimensions: 115.2 mm x 58.6 mm x 9.3 mm
- Weight: 140 grams
- Build: Front and back glass with a stainless steel frame
- SIM: Micro-SIM
- Colors: White, Black
Display:
- Type: Retina display, 3.5-inch widescreen Multi-Touch display
- Resolution: 960-by-640-pixel resolution at 326 ppi
- Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass with oleophobic coating
Hardware:
- Chipset: Apple A5
- CPU: Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
- GPU: PowerVR SGX543MP2
- Internal Storage: 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB variants
- RAM: 512 MB
Camera:
- Primary (Rear) Camera: 8-megapixel with autofocus, tap to focus, face detection, LED flash, and HDR
- Video: 1080p HD recording at 30 fps with video stabilization
- Secondary (Front) Camera: VGA-quality photos and video at up to 30 fps
Sound:
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Connectivity:
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (802.11n 2.4GHz only)
- Bluetooth: 4.0 wireless technology
- GPS: Assisted GPS with digital compass
- Radio: No
- USB: 2.0 with dock connector
Features:
- Sensors: Three-axis gyro, accelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor
- Voice Assistant: Siri
Battery:
- Type: Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Talk Time: Up to 8 hours on 3G, up to 14 hours on 2G (GSM)
- Standby Time: Up to 200 hours
- Internet Use: Up to 6 hours on 3G, up to 9 hours on Wi-Fi
- Video Playback: Up to 10 hours
- Audio Playback: Up to 40 hours
In the Box:
- iPhone 4s
- Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic
- Dock Connector to USB Cable
- USB Power Adapter
- Documentation
The iPhone 4s was a significant upgrade from the iPhone 4. It introduced the world to Siri, Apple’s voice-activated personal assistant. The camera was also improved, boasting 8 megapixels and the ability to record 1080p HD video. The A5 chip inside the iPhone 4s made it twice as fast as its predecessor. The device also supported faster download and upload speeds, making web browsing, downloading apps, and watching videos smoother and more enjoyable. The introduction of iCloud with the iPhone 4s allowed users to store photos, apps, contacts, and more, and wirelessly push them to all their devices.
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