How to tell if its a iPhone 4S or iPhone 4 [GUIDE]

[RonHC]

This thread is for those who are going to buy an iPhone 4S through eBay or Craigslist. Since the iPhone 4S didn't get a design upgrade, it is difficult to tell the difference between the iPhone 4 and the iPhone 4S. Its the same way the iPhone 3GS was identical to the iPhone 3G.
I had a similar experience where I bought an iPhone 3G through eBay but I ended up with an iPhone 3GS and so the parts I had were incompatible.

I made a video to help out in case if it helps out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Bfa_49OKOU

Please feel free to add anything that I have missed during the video to help others out.

Through iOS5
- The iPhone 4S has Siri which is an exclusive feature only for the iPhone 4S

Through the design
- The iPhone 4S has a model number of: A1387 while the iPhone 4 has a model number of: A1332
- The iPhone 4S has 4 antenna breaks while the iPhone 4 GSM Model has 3.
- So the iPhone 4S MUST NOT have a antenna break on top of the phone and MUST have a antenna break above the vibrate switch and on the top right side of the phone.
- The iPhone 4S has the same antenna band as the iPhone 4 CDMA version but the iPhone 4S has a Micro SIM Card Slot
- So if the iPhone 4S DOES NOT HAVE a Micro SIM Card slot, then its NOT an iPhone 4S

Extra help

Don't forget the FCC logos. The CDMA iPhone doesn't have them, but the 4S does.

 

[Intell]

Don't forget the FCC logos. The CDMA iPhone doesn't have them, but the 4S does.

 

[RonHC]

Don't forget the FCC logos. The CDMA iPhone doesn't have them, but the 4S does.

Thanks, I'll add it

 

[RonHC]

Anyone else wanna contribute?

 

[wrinkster22]

the 4s has a larger flash

 

[bpeeps]

the 4s has a larger flash

Are you sure about that? My iPhone 4 case/screen protector fits around the LED flash just fine.

 

[iBreatheApple]

the 4s has a larger flash

Is this true? I was at a dubstep show last night and could not keep my eyes open for picture to save my life! It was dark with lights flashing everywhere so I figured my eyes should be accustomed to the brightness but in almost every picture with the 4S my eyes were half closed.

 

[mgmusicman94]

I think the antenna break on the right and sim card slot are enough to determine that it's a 4S. Why do you need any more evidence?

 

[thesiren]

Is this true? I was at a dubstep show last night and could not keep my eyes open for picture to save my life! It was dark with lights flashing everywhere so I figured my eyes should be accustomed to the brightness but in almost every picture with the 4S my eyes were half closed.

i wanna go to a dubstep showwwwwwwww!!! *stamps feet*

i freakin love dubstep

 

[appleguy123]

The dock connector is painted black or white on the 4S. In the iPhone 4 it is not painted.

 

[jgalan14]

I think the antenna break on the right and sim card slot are enough to determine that it's a 4S. Why do you need any more evidence?

Agree that's the easiest way to tell

 

[angemon89]

So pretty much look for 4 breaks and a SIM slot. lol

 

[iBreatheApple]

i wanna go to a dubstep showwwwwwwww!!! *stamps feet*

i freakin love dubstep

It was so sick.

 

[i4Collin]

The plus and minus on the volume buttons of the 4 are black and printed on, while the ones on the 4S are silver and engraved

 

[jjlannoo]

The plus and minus on the volume buttons of the 4 are black and printed on, while the ones on the 4S are silver and engraved

My cdma 4 has engraved buttons fyi

 

[abijnk]

The plus and minus on the volume buttons of the 4 are black and printed on, while the ones on the 4S are silver and engraved

This isn't true.

 

[tigress666]

My cdma 4 has engraved buttons fyi

As does my AT&T 4. I think the poster was just having fun trying to pull the legs of the ignorant/gullible.

 

[i4Collin]

Hahah I'm sorry...I just realized the plus and minus on my old 4 were just dirty, making them appear black. I feel really stupid

 

[iYitsy]

You can hold the phone up to your ear and activate siri

Also with the breaks, CDMA model of the iPhone 4 is exactly the same as the 4S.

 

[appleguy123]

The plus and minus on the volume buttons of the 4 are black and printed on, while the ones on the 4S are silver and engraved

Lies.

 

[Michael CM1]

You think by now Apple could put the damn model on the phone instead of requiring people to make such a thread. I mean my Camry has "LE" on the back so you can differentiate it from the CE and SE, not to mention the hybrid.

I have a co-worker trying to buy an iPhone for his wife because her iPhone 4 broke. I forget what it was, but I spotted a fake iPhone 4 listing last week. I think maybe it was just the seller claiming it was 4G. Even if it was a simple mistake, I wouldn't give someone $150 for a phone if they don't know whether it's 4G or not, especially since there is no such thing as a 4G iPhone.

 

[appleguy123]

Hahah I'm sorry...I just realized the plus and minus on my old 4 were just dirty, making them appear black. I feel really stupid

That's kind of gross. lol

 

[2IS]

My cdma 4 has engraved buttons fyi

As does my GSM iPhone 4

 

[tigress666]

Hahah I'm sorry...I just realized the plus and minus on my old 4 were just dirty, making them appear black. I feel really stupid

Uh.... ewww?

 

[The Californian]

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the 4s has a larger flash

Is this true? I was at a dubstep show last night and could not keep my eyes open for picture to save my life! It was dark with lights flashing everywhere so I figured my eyes should be accustomed to the brightness but in almost every picture with the 4S my eyes were half closed.

You sure it wasn't the ecstasy?