iPhone 4 vs. 4S?

[ShionoyaTamaki]

The overwhelming command for the iPhone 4S is explicable, known the much-talked-about Siri voice-controlled fan, as well as the strategy faster dual-core processor and fantastic 8-megapixel camera. But today's summit Android phones--such as the Samsung Galaxy S II--offer plenty of features you won't find on Apple's runaway success sequel. How do you know which side in the direction of choose?

Try both Android and iOS out yourself is the only true way to know. You can read all you want about the pros/cons of both, be nit picky down to the smallest specs, but nothing beats hands on experience.

Look at features you "really" care about. There are lots of bells and whistles for any device but usually it doesn't matter too much because you don't really utilize it. Buy what you use today, not what you will in the future. Technology changes at the blink of an eye.

IMO iphone or galaxy, its just down to personal preference both are solid.

 

[F123D]

So basically what's the point of buying a Corvette when a Toyota Prius can also get you from point A to point B, albeit a little bit slower? Is that the point?

Ok.

Maybe if the prius looks exactly like the corvette.. I'll take the prius and go a little slower..

 

[joshwithachance]

The 4S is overall snappier, but it's not really a worthy upgrade to the iPhone 4. I would save the upgrade for next years model.

 

[MrXiro]

Try both Android and iOS out yourself is the only true way to know. You can read all you want about the pros/cons of both, be nit picky down to the smallest specs, but nothing beats hands on experience.

Look at features you "really" care about. There are lots of bells and whistles for any device but usually it doesn't matter too much because you don't really utilize it. Buy what you use today, not what you will in the future. Technology changes at the blink of an eye.

IMO iphone or galaxy, its just down to personal preference both are solid.

I would base it on the carrier too... On sprint your gs2 e4t has WiMAX which is way faster than AT&T and tmobile's speeds. I don't think the gs2 is on Verizon yet nor is it LTE. If I were staying on sprint I would actually prefer the gs2 over the 4s since data speeds for the 4s have been sub par and if I am paying that $10 smartphone fee any way I would want the much faster speeds I am already paying for. While on AT&T I want the 4s due to it being 3.5g ( I refuse to call hspa+ "4g") and about 2-3x faster than sprint and Verizon's 3G.

 

[JoJoCal19]

So basically what's the point of buying a Corvette when a Toyota Prius can also get you from point A to point B, albeit a little bit slower? Is that the point?

Ok.

Bad analogy. It's more like, the Corvette Z06 gets you 0-60 like half a second faster than the base model Corvette, or something along those lines.

 

[bls8195]

I had the iPhone 4 then went to android for past 2 phones and just came back to the iPhone 4s and I am very pleased. I just cannot stay away from Apple too long, I do have a new Macbook Pro, but computer wise Apple beats PC without a shadow of a doubt in my opionon.

 

[MrXiro]

The 4S is overall snappier, but it's not really a worthy upgrade to the iPhone 4. I would save the upgrade for next years model.

I agree with this. But if you are new to iPhone, like myself it's more worth it to get the 4s over the 8gb 4. For 100 bucks more you get twice the storage, faster processor with better gpu, Siri, and a nicer camera which also has video anti shake.

Well worth the extra 100 bucks.

 

[ShionoyaTamaki]

I would base it on the carrier too... On sprint your gs2 e4t has WiMAX which is way faster than AT&T and tmobile's speeds. I don't think the gs2 is on Verizon yet nor is it LTE. If I were staying on sprint I would actually prefer the gs2 over the 4s since data speeds for the 4s have been sub par and if I am paying that $10 smartphone fee any way I would want the much faster speeds I am already paying for. While on AT&T I want the 4s due to it being 3.5g ( I refuse to call hspa+ "4g") and about 2-3x faster than sprint and Verizon's 3G.

imo that goes down between carrier choices instead of platform iOS or android.

 

[taedouni]

I can't believe that you guys are judging the new iPhone 4S upgraded A5 CPU on basic functions.....

There are currently NO Apps that were designed for the A5 chip. Wait for 3-6 months when developers (big name companies) create new games for the new chip. (Yes I know that the A5 was released with iPad but the iPad has a smaller consumer market relative to the iPhone market)

 

[MrXiro]

imo that goes down between carrier choices instead of platform iOS or android.

Well that's why I said "I would base it on the carrier too..."

Sometimes you're stuck on a carrier for various reasons. I have been with Sprint for 4 years now and I'm ditching them to go back to At&t (as much as I hate them) because my parents and sisters are on it and I want to save a few bucks by joining their family plan. I don't know what catherine's situation is with her carriers.

I wouldn't even bother with the GS2 on At&t as much as I like the phone because I prefer iOS.

But I'd prefer having the S2 running 4G on Sprint over having iOS and the iPhone's features.

 

[Arq]

I'm not a fan of Android, so it wasn't an option for us.

I upgraded from a 3GS and my wife from a 4. I can say unequivocally that I'm thrilled that we both upgraded to the 4S. The camera alone made it worth it for us.

We just got back from vacation and took over 1500 photos between both of our phones. We never would have done that with a regular camera because we would have gotten tired of carrying it. And comparing pics with the 4 (that I'm keeping to use as an International phone), it's much improved.

Definitely get what you want though. You won't go wrong with a 4 or a 4S.

 

[ZBoater]

Maybe if the prius looks exactly like the corvette.. I'll take the prius and go a little slower..

LOL! Touché.

 

[BlindMellon]

So basically what's the point of buying a Corvette when a Toyota Prius can also get you from point A to point B, albeit a little bit slower? Is that the point?

Ok.

Bad comparison. Let's say last years corvette to an identical new corvette that's only slightly faster.

 

[ZBoater]

Bad comparison. Let's say last years corvette to an identical new corvette that's only slightly faster.

Slightly? You mean 8 cylinders vs 4, right?

 

[thenerdal]

4S isn't a huge upgrade to iPhone 4. The 4S is faster, but not worth an upgrade.

 

[eyespii]

in basic daily tasks, the 4s isn't noticeably faster than the 4. Doesn't even feel like saving HDR photos is any faster either, which was a little disappointing.

If you don't play games and aren't a huge shutterbug, no reason to upgrade i think.

 

[ZBoater]

4S isn't a huge upgrade to iPhone 4. The 4S is faster, but not worth an upgrade.

Well, whether the performance difference is "worth it" to you is a personal decision. But saying its not a huge upgrade is inaccurate.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/4951/...rks-800mhz-a5-slightly-slower-gpu-than-ipad-2

It's huge. And for $100 more? Worth it. At least for me.

 

[thenerdal]

Well, whether the performance difference is "worth it" to you is a personal decision. But saying its not a huge upgrade is inaccurate.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/4951/...rks-800mhz-a5-slightly-slower-gpu-than-ipad-2

It's huge. And for $100 more? Worth it. At least for me.

You won't notice a huge speed difference for basic stuff, but for games, yeah.

Huge update if you play games, not a huge update if you don't. Huge update if you take pictures on your iPhone. Not a huge update if you don't.

 

[ShionoyaTamaki]

iPhone2G -> iPhone 3GS ( woo big upgrade)
iPhone3G -> iPhone4 ( woo big upgrade)
iPhone3GS -> iPhone4S ( woo big upgrade)
iPhone4 -> iPhone5 (prob woo big upgrade)

2yr upgrade cycle because of carrier contracts.

Cant wait for the 4S vs 5 debate next year.

 

[treyjustice]

Hello, shouldn't the speed difference between these models be huge? As far as I've seen on videos, 4 loads websites and applications only seconds slower.

No. You aren't going to be able to tell much of a different on webpages or apps much. The big difference is loading graphic intensive apps and the ability to handle much more advanced games.

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I would base it on the carrier too... On sprint your gs2 e4t has WiMAX which is way faster than AT&T and tmobile's speeds. I don't think the gs2 is on Verizon yet nor is it LTE. If I were staying on sprint I would actually prefer the gs2 over the 4s since data speeds for the 4s have been sub par and if I am paying that $10 smartphone fee any way I would want the much faster speeds I am already paying for. While on AT&T I want the 4s due to it being 3.5g ( I refuse to call hspa+ "4g") and about 2-3x faster than sprint and Verizon's 3G.

Wimax is slower than AT&Ts standard 3G in most places and certainly slower than hspa+

 

[ZBoater]

You won't notice a huge speed difference for basic stuff, but for games, yeah.

Huge update if you play games, not a huge update if you don't. Huge update if you take pictures on your iPhone. Not a huge update if you don't.

Games are not the only apps that benefit. DVD profiler, for example, runs a lot smoother. So do Tapforms and Handbase. Yeah, if I just make phone calls, then no, not a huge upgrade. If I only browse the web and check email, not a huge upgrade. But for that I'm better off with a cheap Android phone than an iPhone. The iPhone is capable of a whole lot more, and going dual-core with improved graphics and camera (for scanning barcodes and receipts) is huge. For most people.

 

[iKIKO]

I was just wondering if this is really the case.

you are going to see speed difference in games most likely. try out modern combat 3 on both devices and then you'll notice the difference bro. i just did and since i did i decided myself to go for the 4s. best iPhone i've owned so far.

the 4 was starting to lag in some apps by now.

 

[motulist]

One of the most important benefits of the significantly faster processor is that in the future you'll be better off. The faster processor in the 4S model means you'll get more iOS updates, which means you'll be able to use the future iOS version features while the 4 will be stuck with the older iOS version. Similarly, as time goes on more and more apps will require the 4S, which means if you have a 4 then you won't be able to run all the apps you want to use.

 

[mac jones]

Depends on what you want to do. If you have apps that you would love to zip along faster than yes!. If not no.

note: If it was just that simple

 

[AGP911]

I hear ya!

I went from a white 4 to a black 4s and very impressed!

Word up... I hear ya! I did the same thing and the phone is official!