Apple iPhone 4 CDMA vs Apple iPhone 4s
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPhone 4 CDMA
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Apple iPhone 4s
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Apple iPhone 4s
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Apple iPhone 4 CDMA
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPhone 4 CDMA | Apple iPhone 4s |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 960 | 960 |
| Resolution Width | 640 | 640 |
| PPI | 330 | 330 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating | Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating |
| Screen-to-body | 54 | 54 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPhone 4 CDMA | Apple iPhone 4s |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX535 | PowerVR SGX543MP2 |
| Chipset Name | Apple A4 | Apple A5 |
| Process (nm) | 45 | 45 |
| OS Name | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 4 | 5 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPhone 4 CDMA | Apple iPhone 4s |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 16GB 0.5GB RAM, 32GB 0.5GB RAM | 8GB 0.5GB RAM, 16GB 0.5GB RAM, 32GB 0.5GB RAM, 64GB 0.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 4 CDMA | Apple iPhone 4s |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 8 MP, f/2.4, 35mm |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 4 CDMA | Apple iPhone 4s |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 480p@30fps |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 4 CDMA | Apple iPhone 4s |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1420 | 1432 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| stand by | — | Up to 200 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 8 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPhone 4 CDMA | Apple iPhone 4s |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back, stainless steel frame |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 115.2 | 115.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Weight (g) | 137 | 140 |
| Width (mm) | 58.6 | 58.6 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPhone 4 CDMA | Apple iPhone 4s |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2011, January. Released 2011, February | 2011, October 04. Released 2011, October 14 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPhone 4 CDMA | Apple iPhone 4s |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | CDMA 800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| Speed | EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | CDMA, EVDO | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPhone 4 CDMA | Apple iPhone 4s |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1 | 4 |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPhone 4 CDMA | Apple iPhone 4s |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPhone 4 CDMA | Apple iPhone 4s |
|---|---|---|
| browser | HTML5 (Safari) | — |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPhone 4 CDMA and Apple iPhone 4s are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPhone 4s packs a 1432 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Apple iPhone 4s reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 8 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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