4 or 4S when using Sprint

Definitely a 4S. Fixes the antenna issue the 4 had.

 

I'm in the same boat on Sprint. I have plans to upgrade to the 4S when I'm eligible in about 2 weeks.

I'd also recommend the 4S simply because you don't have one right now. If you HAD an iPhone 4, I could potentially see skipping the 4S upgrade. However, considering this phone will have to last you 2 years until your next upgrade, you're probably going to want something that's only 4 months old compared to something that's almost 19 months old.

Regarding slower data speeds, don't forget you have the 14-day (used to be 30) return policy with Sprint. So if you're truly unhappy with your Sprint powered iPhone, you can return it and go back to your Blackberry or find another device.

I've seen the data speed comparisons, and while AT&T certainly blows everyone else out of the water right now, I'd say that it's comparable, though a bit more spotty, than Verizon. Remember both Sprint and Verizon use CDMA while AT&T is using GSM/HSPA+ which is a completely different technology.

Sprint is in the middle of upgrading their data speeds and will start rolling out 4G LTE in the second half of this year, and supposed to be finished by the end of 2013. So, even if you waited for the iPhone 5 you may not have LTE coverage for another year and a half.

Hope this helps you make your decision.

 

Everyone who has asked me that is eligible for upgrade I always say iPhone 4S. For 100$ more you get twice the memory 16GB instead of 8GB and the newer phone. cheers.

 

Neither. Sprint sucks. I have VZW..nephew has Sprint. We were both testing...mine was killing his.

 

Depends on what you intend to do with it.

 

There were some pretty substantial upgrades to the iPhone 4S camera and video. This should be a no-brainer then.

 

And that means what? In my house, my wife has Verizon and I have Sprint. I have faster data speeds than her at least 90% of the time.

Depends on where you are; think about that before you make such grandiose statement.

 

The CDMA (Sprint/Verizon) iPhone 4 didn't the same problem as the GSM iPhone 4, did it?

 

I have the 32gb 4S, so for me getting a better phone and twice as much memory for an extra $100 is a no-brainer.

But that's just me.

 

I'd go for the 4S. Not only does it have better specs, a better camera, etc, but when you hand it down to whoever it winds up going to when you get another new one, it'll last them longer than the 4 would.

 

I'd say so. Go for it

 

I hadn't thought of this, but this does make sense. So really it all depends how much you like the person who gets your old phone

 

Then definitely get the 4S. The better camera is far better for pics and video than the 4, and the better processor will undoubtedly help with the apps.

not to mention, when you hand down the 4S to someone else, it'll still be a newer, better phone that will likely support iOS6 way better than the 4.

 

Sprint might be good for a blackberry but definitely not for an iPhone, their speeds are horrible

you might want to give second thoughts to that, at least check your options...

 

Speeds are horrible on all CDMA, unfortunately AT&T is you only option for fast 3G, but they are also more costly and have their own downsides.

 

Speeds are average on Verizon CDMA. Coverage is way better. Sprint is just woefully slow, at least a third the speed of VZW here in Austin.

 

Go with the 4S.

 

like it was pointed out above, it all matters about what area you live in, here in WI VzN phones have about .6 average, Sprint is usually around there, my g/f's 4S on AT&T is usually around 6.5.

all tested with 4s phones.

i'm ok with my speeds since i'm usually on wifi at home anyway, and the 27% discount i get through Sprint helps to ease the pain of the horrible speeds I get compared to Tmo or AT&T.

 

Should of said "For example, in Austin (a major Apple hub), speeds on AT&T are 6 times that of Sprint and 2.5 times the speeds of Verizon". Similar type speeds for Chicago. You're right though, we all sometimes fall into the small sampling trap.

 

yeah, I realized you were using your place for an example afterwords...

I know what you were saying

 

Again, Sprint has a 14-day return policy so if you decide that it's too slow you can return it back and they credit you everything back... Activation, Plan Charges, etc.

http://gadgetbox.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/20/8414796-iphone-4s-shootout-att-vs-sprint-vs-verizon

So, above you should note that this particular instance showed that the Verizon data was roughly twice as fast. This could be caused by spotty coverage areas. Verizon UNDOUBTEDLY has the best area of coverage, but I'd like to see two iPhones side by side in New York City or some other major metro area serviced by both providers.

This is officially from Sprint's website:

http://shop2.sprint.com/en/stores/popups/compare_data_speeds_popup.shtml

This link is pretty good unbiased reviews of the data plans: Note that Verizon and Sprint are pretty close in OVERALL testing.

http://www.appleinsider.com/article...ile_data_att_vs_sprint_vs_verizon.html&page=2

From AppleInsider:

Again, it depends on where you live. If the service SUCKS, then return it within your 14-day money back guarantee and transfer to another carrier.