Apple iPhone 4S
Price: Discontinued (originally launched at $199)
16GB variant · Original US contract launch price · Launched October 2011
Apple iPhone 4S kept the iPhone 4's design but doubled down on power — a dual-core A5 chip, 8MP camera with 1080p video, and the debut of Siri.
Launch
| Announced | October 4, 2011 |
| Released | October 14, 2011 |
| Discontinued | September 2014 |
Display
| Screen Size | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution | 640 x 960 pixels |
| Pixel Density | ~330 ppi (Retina Display) |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz (standard) |
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Brightness | 500 nits (typical, Apple advertised) |
| Features | Multi-touch, Oleophobic coating |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (front & back) |
Performance
| Chipset | Apple A5 (45nm) |
| CPU | Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9, 1.0 GHz |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX543MP2 (dual-core) |
| Neural Engine | Not Supported |
| Ray Tracing | Not Supported |
| RAM | 512 MB |
| Cooling | Passive design (No active cooling) |
| Operating System | iOS 5 (max update: iOS 9.3.6) |
| AI | Siri (voice assistant, new — beta) |
| Gaming Performance | Strong for its time (showcased Infinity Blade II at launch) |
| FPS Support | N/A |
| Graphics Support | OpenGL ES 2.0 |
Benchmark
| AnTuTu 11 | Not Supported |
| AnTuTu CPU | Not Supported |
| AnTuTu GPU | Not Supported |
| AnTuTu Memory | Not Supported |
| AnTuTu UX | Not Supported |
Too old for compatibility with current AnTuTu 11 benchmarking software.
Rear Camera
| Main Camera | 8 MP, f/2.4, autofocus, LED flash |
| Ultra Wide | No |
| Telephoto | No |
| Long Zoom | No |
| Stabilization | No (software stabilization only for video) |
| Camera Features | Face detection, HDR photos, geotagging, hybrid IR filter |
Front Camera
| Camera | VGA (0.3 MP) |
| Aperture | N/A |
| Focus | Fixed focus |
| Features | FaceTime video calling (Wi-Fi only) |
Video Recording
| Rear Video | 1080p @ 30fps (first Full HD iPhone) |
| ProRes | Not Supported |
| ProRes RAW | Not Supported |
| Apple Log 2 | Not Supported |
| Slow Motion | Not Supported |
| Front Video | VGA quality (FaceTime, Wi-Fi only) |
| Audio | Built-in mic, stereo recording (rear video) |
Battery
| Battery Type | Li-Po, built-in (non-removable) |
| Battery Capacity | 1432 mAh |
| Video Playback | Up to 10 hours |
| Streamed Video | Not Supported |
Charging
| Wired Charging | Via 30-pin dock connector |
| Fast Charging | No |
| MagSafe | No |
| Qi2 | No |
| Port | Apple 30-pin dock connector |
Connectivity
| 5G | No |
| 4G | No |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 |
| NFC | No |
| UWB | No |
| Thread | No |
| Wireless Chip | Not Disclosed |
| FM Radio | No |
USB & Expansion
| Connector | 30-pin dock connector |
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 |
| Display Output | Not Supported |
| External Display | Not Supported |
SIM & Network
| SIM | Micro-SIM |
| eSIM | No |
| Network | World Phone — GSM & CDMA, 3G HSDPA 14.4 Mbps |
Navigation & Location
| GPS | Yes, Assisted GPS + GLONASS (new) |
| Other Systems | GLONASS |
| Compass | Yes, digital compass |
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, Wi-Fi & cell tower triangulation |
Sensors
| Face ID | No |
| LiDAR | No |
| Motion | Three-axis Gyroscope, Accelerometer |
| Other Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Digital Compass |
Audio & Multimedia
| Speakers | Earpiece + loudspeaker |
| Spatial Audio | Not Supported |
| Dolby Atmos | Not Supported |
| Audio Formats | AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF |
Software Features
| Browser | Safari (HTML) |
| Maps | Google Maps with GPS & compass |
| Document Viewer | Yes |
| Photo Viewer | Yes (iCloud Photo Stream, new) |
| Predictive Text Input | Yes |
| Siri Voice Assistant | Yes (debut, beta) |
| iMessage / iCloud | Yes (new to this model) |
Build & Protection
| Frame | Stainless steel band |
| Front Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Back Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Water Resistance | No IP rating |
| Dimensions | 115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm |
| Weight | 140 grams |
Colors
| Available Colors | Black, White |
Storage & Price
| Card Slot | No (fixed internal storage only) |
| 16GB | Discontinued (originally $199) |
| 32GB | Discontinued (originally $299) |
| 64GB | Discontinued (originally $399) |
Misc
| Model Number | A1387 (iPhone4,1) |
Overall: The 4S became Apple's best-selling iPhone of its era — same iconic design, but Siri, a dual-core chip, and a massively upgraded camera made it a huge leap under the hood.
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