iPhone 5 is in markets,
mesmerizing the consumers being the best technologically advanced
device. It has iOS 6; the updated version of Apple’s operating
system. But, the disturbing thing is what iPhone 4S users should do
with their gadget. Should they go for an upgrade or should they feel
satisfied with what they have? The answer to this question lies in
the comparison of both iPhone versions given in the lines below.
The Release Date
iPhone 5 was released
on Sept. 21, 2012, where as iPhone 4S was released on Sept. 14, 2011.
iPhone 4S launch carried the announcement of Siri, the voice
recognition software of Apple.
The price of the both
iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 is similar, i.e.
For 16 GB, it’s $199
For 32GB, it’s $299
For 64GB, it’s $399
All the sets are
available with 2 years U.S. based contract. For an unlocked iPhone in
U.K., the price is £529. After rise in the price of iPhone 5, the
price of iPhone 4S is dropped. 16GB iPhone 4S is available in $99 for
U.S. based set and $399 for an unlocked iPhone.
The Operating System
iPhone 5 has iOS 6 that
carries lots of new features. The Passbook to track tickets, loyalty
cards, maps app, 3D satellite images, detailed calendar, and auto
replying text message in case one couldn’t attend the call.
iPhone 4S has iOS
5.1.1, but Apple has confirmed that all the devices from iPhone 3GS
can have iOS 6 update. It means iPhone 4, and both versions of iPads
will have the update, good news for Apple fans. However, the issue
that happened with iOS 5 being operated over older devices was
slowing down resulting in poor performance. Keep backup of your
iPhone data before running software update over it, just as a
precautionary measure.
The Processor
IPhone 5 has A6 chip
while iPhone 4S has A5 chip. Apple claims the speed to be double to
that of A5 chip, found in iPhone 4S. This enhanced chip speed is good
enough to support enhanced gaming experience.
iPhone 4S has dual core
processor of 800 MHz the graphic processing t iPhone 4S is 7 times
compared to that of iPhone 4.
The Memory
iPhone 5 is said to
have 1024 MB memory, which is the same as found on iPad 3. iPhone 4S
has 512MB of RAM, which is half compared to galaxy III of Samsung.
The Display
iPhone 5 has 326 PPI
Retina Display with 4 inches and having screen resolution of 1136 x
640, with aspect ratio of 16:9. The screen is half inch larger than
iPhone 4S. In the additional half inch, an additional 5th
row of icons is adjusted.
iPhone 4S has a display
of 3.5 inches, resolution of 640×960, and 326 PPI.
The Storage
iPhone 5 has 3 storage
sizes, just like iPhone 4S. 16GB, 32GB, 64GB. iPhone 4S also has the
same storage ranges.
The Network
iPhone 5 has 4G speed
whether it’s Sprint, AT&T, or Verizon. The Wi-Fi support is
also improved in the latest gadget. iPhone 4S isn’t 4G.
Weight
iPhone is 112 grams in
weight, 7.6mm in thickness, 18% thinner, and 20% lighter than iPhone
4S. iPhone 4S is 140 grams in weight and 9.3 mm in thickness.
Both
iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 need unlock
iPhone
support to get rid of any restrictions and to enjoy the freedom of
using the Smartphone. Look for some reliable vendor to get to the
best unlocking solution for your iPhone whether it’s 4S or 5.