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Apple iPhone 4s Specifications, Price and Review
iPhone 4s Overview
Apple iPhone 4s (2011) with 3.5-inch Retina display, A5 chip, 8MP iSight camera, Siri and stainless-steel/glass design.
Released October 2011$649
Colors and Storage Options
6 options$649SKU: IPHONE4S-16GB-BLACK
iPhone 4s — Full Specs
SectionSpecificationDetails
GeneralBrandApple
Model NameiPhone 4s
SeriesiPhone 4s
Product TypeSmartphone
CategorySmartphone
Operating SystemiOS 5 (launch)
Launch DateOctober 14, 2011
Announcement DateOctober 4, 2011
StatusActive
Official Websitehttps://www.apple.com/iphone/
DesignDimensions115.2 × 58.6 × 9.3 mm
Weight140 g
Frame MaterialStainless steel
Back MaterialAluminosilicate glass
Front MaterialAluminosilicate glass
Build QualityPremium glass and stainless-steel construction
IP RatingNo official IP rating
Water ResistanceNo official water-resistance rating
Dust ResistanceNo official dust-resistance rating
Available ColorsBlack, White
Button LayoutHome button, Ring/Silent switch, volume buttons, Sleep/Wake button
Port Type30-pin dock connector
DisplayDisplay TypeRetina IPS LCD
Display Size3.5 inches
Resolution960 × 640 pixels
Pixel Density326 ppi
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak Refresh Rate60Hz
Brightness (Typical)500 nits
Contrast Ratio800:1
HDR SupportNo
Dolby VisionNo
True ToneNo
Wide Color DisplayNo
ProMotionNo
Always-On DisplayNo
Dynamic IslandNo
Ceramic ShieldNo
Fingerprint ResistanceOleophobic coating
Touch TechnologyMulti-Touch
PerformanceChipsetApple A5
SoCApple A5
CPUDual-core CPU
GPUPowerVR SGX543MP2-class GPU
Neural EngineNo dedicated Neural Engine
Process Technology45nm
Hardware Ray TracingNo
MemoryRAMNot officially specified by Apple
Internal Storage16GB, 32GB, 64GB
Storage TechnologyNAND flash
Expandable StorageNo
Memory Card SupportNot supported
Rear CameraCamera SystemSingle 8MP iSight camera
Main Camera8MP iSight, ƒ/2.4
Main Sensor8MP
Ultra Wide CameraNot available
Telephoto CameraNot available
Optical Zoom In1x
Optical Zoom Out1x
Optical Zoom Range1x
Digital ZoomUp to 5x
2x TelephotoNo
Lens CoverFive-element lens
FlashLED flash
HDRHDR photos
Night ModeNo
Portrait ModeNo
Portrait LightingNo
Macro PhotographyNo
ProRAWNo
Photonic EngineNo
Deep FusionNo
PanoramaSupported with later iOS software
Photographic StylesNo
LiDAR ScannerNo
Image FormatsJPEG
Front CameraResolutionVGA front camera
ApertureNot officially specified
AutofocusFixed focus
Retina FlashNo
HDRNo
Night ModeNo
Portrait ModeNo
Deep FusionNo
Photographic StylesNo
Animoji and MemojiNo
Face IDNo
TrueDepth CameraNo
Video ResolutionVGA
Video FPS30 fps
Cinematic VideoNo
Slo-MoNo
Video StabilizationNo
VideoMax Video Resolution1080p HD
Max Video FPS30 fps at 1080p
4K RecordingNo
1080p Recording30 fps
720p RecordingSupported
Cinematic ModeNo
Action ModeNo
Slow MotionNo dedicated slow-motion mode
Time-LapseNo native launch feature
ProResNo
Log VideoNo
Dolby VisionNo
HDR VideoNo
Spatial VideoNo
Audio ZoomNo
Stereo RecordingNo
Video StabilizationVideo stabilization
Video FormatsH.264
BatteryBattery TypeBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Video PlaybackUp to 10 hours
Video Playback (Streamed)Up to 6 hours internet use on 3G
Audio PlaybackUp to 40 hours
Fast ChargingNo
Wired Charging30-pin dock connector
MagSafe ChargingNo
Qi Wireless ChargingNo
Optimized Battery ChargingNo
Battery HealthNo native battery-health feature
ConnectivityWi-Fi Standard802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz)
Wi-Fi MIMONo
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.0
NFCNo
Express CardsNo
Ultra WidebandNo
USB30-pin dock connector to USB
GPSAssisted GPS and GLONASS
GLONASSYes
GalileoNo
QZSSNo
BeiDouNo
Digital CompassYes
Network5GNo
4G LTENo
SIM Typemicro-SIM
Dual SIMNo
VoLTENo
VoWiFiNo
Satellite ConnectivityNo
Emergency SOS via SatelliteNo
Roadside Assistance via SatelliteNo
AudioStereo SpeakersNo
Spatial AudioNo
Dolby AtmosNo
Headphone JackYes, 3.5 mm
Bluetooth AudioYes
Security & SensorsFace IDNo
Secure EnclaveNo
PasscodeYes
Apple PayNo
AccelerometerYes
GyroscopeThree-axis gyro
Proximity SensorYes
Ambient Light SensorYes
BarometerNo
Ultra WidebandNo
Crash DetectionNo
Features & SafetySiriYes
Action ButtonNo
Camera ControlNo
Emergency SOSEmergency calling via cellular network
Crash DetectionNo
Find MyYes
Apple PayNo
MagSafeNo
Box ContentsiPhoneiPhone 4s
USB-C Cable30-pin Dock Connector to USB cable
DocumentationYes
ChargerUSB power adapter included in original retail package
EarPodsApple Earphones with Remote and Mic included in original retail package
General
BrandApple
Model NameiPhone 4s
SeriesiPhone 4s
Product TypeSmartphone
CategorySmartphone
Operating SystemiOS 5 (launch)
Launch DateOctober 14, 2011
Announcement DateOctober 4, 2011
StatusActive
Official Websitehttps://www.apple.com/iphone/
Design
Dimensions115.2 × 58.6 × 9.3 mm
Weight140 g
Frame MaterialStainless steel
Back MaterialAluminosilicate glass
Front MaterialAluminosilicate glass
Build QualityPremium glass and stainless-steel construction
IP RatingNo official IP rating
Water ResistanceNo official water-resistance rating
Dust ResistanceNo official dust-resistance rating
Available ColorsBlack, White
Button LayoutHome button, Ring/Silent switch, volume buttons, Sleep/Wake button
Port Type30-pin dock connector
Display
Display TypeRetina IPS LCD
Display Size3.5 inches
Resolution960 × 640 pixels
Pixel Density326 ppi
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak Refresh Rate60Hz
Brightness (Typical)500 nits
Contrast Ratio800:1
HDR SupportNo
Dolby VisionNo
True ToneNo
Wide Color DisplayNo
ProMotionNo
Always-On DisplayNo
Dynamic IslandNo
Ceramic ShieldNo
Fingerprint ResistanceOleophobic coating
Touch TechnologyMulti-Touch
Performance
ChipsetApple A5
SoCApple A5
CPUDual-core CPU
GPUPowerVR SGX543MP2-class GPU
Neural EngineNo dedicated Neural Engine
Process Technology45nm
Hardware Ray TracingNo
Memory
RAMNot officially specified by Apple
Internal Storage16GB, 32GB, 64GB
Storage TechnologyNAND flash
Expandable StorageNo
Memory Card SupportNot supported
Rear Camera
Camera SystemSingle 8MP iSight camera
Main Camera8MP iSight, ƒ/2.4
Main Sensor8MP
Ultra Wide CameraNot available
Telephoto CameraNot available
Optical Zoom In1x
Optical Zoom Out1x
Optical Zoom Range1x
Digital ZoomUp to 5x
2x TelephotoNo
Lens CoverFive-element lens
FlashLED flash
HDRHDR photos
Night ModeNo
Portrait ModeNo
Portrait LightingNo
Macro PhotographyNo
ProRAWNo
Photonic EngineNo
Deep FusionNo
PanoramaSupported with later iOS software
Photographic StylesNo
LiDAR ScannerNo
Image FormatsJPEG
Front Camera
ResolutionVGA front camera
ApertureNot officially specified
AutofocusFixed focus
Retina FlashNo
HDRNo
Night ModeNo
Portrait ModeNo
Deep FusionNo
Photographic StylesNo
Animoji and MemojiNo
Face IDNo
TrueDepth CameraNo
Video ResolutionVGA
Video FPS30 fps
Cinematic VideoNo
Slo-MoNo
Video StabilizationNo
Video
Max Video Resolution1080p HD
Max Video FPS30 fps at 1080p
4K RecordingNo
1080p Recording30 fps
720p RecordingSupported
Cinematic ModeNo
Action ModeNo
Slow MotionNo dedicated slow-motion mode
Time-LapseNo native launch feature
ProResNo
Log VideoNo
Dolby VisionNo
HDR VideoNo
Spatial VideoNo
Audio ZoomNo
Stereo RecordingNo
Video StabilizationVideo stabilization
Video FormatsH.264
Battery
Battery TypeBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Video PlaybackUp to 10 hours
Video Playback (Streamed)Up to 6 hours internet use on 3G
Audio PlaybackUp to 40 hours
Fast ChargingNo
Wired Charging30-pin dock connector
MagSafe ChargingNo
Qi Wireless ChargingNo
Optimized Battery ChargingNo
Battery HealthNo native battery-health feature
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Standard802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz)
Wi-Fi MIMONo
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.0
NFCNo
Express CardsNo
Ultra WidebandNo
USB30-pin dock connector to USB
GPSAssisted GPS and GLONASS
GLONASSYes
GalileoNo
QZSSNo
BeiDouNo
Digital CompassYes
Network
5GNo
4G LTENo
SIM Typemicro-SIM
Dual SIMNo
VoLTENo
VoWiFiNo
Satellite ConnectivityNo
Emergency SOS via SatelliteNo
Roadside Assistance via SatelliteNo
Audio
Stereo SpeakersNo
Spatial AudioNo
Dolby AtmosNo
Headphone JackYes, 3.5 mm
Bluetooth AudioYes
Security & Sensors
Face IDNo
Secure EnclaveNo
PasscodeYes
Apple PayNo
AccelerometerYes
GyroscopeThree-axis gyro
Proximity SensorYes
Ambient Light SensorYes
BarometerNo
Ultra WidebandNo
Crash DetectionNo
Features & Safety
SiriYes
Action ButtonNo
Camera ControlNo
Emergency SOSEmergency calling via cellular network
Crash DetectionNo
Find MyYes
Apple PayNo
MagSafeNo
Box Contents
iPhoneiPhone 4s
USB-C Cable30-pin Dock Connector to USB cable
DocumentationYes
ChargerUSB power adapter included in original retail package
EarPodsApple Earphones with Remote and Mic included in original retail package
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Released: October 14, 2011Last Updated: October 24, 2026Reviewed by MyGadgets Editorial Team
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