Apple iPhone 4s vs Apple iPhone 5
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPhone 4s
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Apple iPhone 5
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Apple iPhone 5
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Apple iPhone 4s
Lighter body
Apple iPhone 5
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPhone 4s | Apple iPhone 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 3.5 | 4 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 960 | 1136 |
| Resolution Width | 640 | 640 |
| PPI | 330 | 326 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating | Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating |
| Screen-to-body | 54 | 60.8 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPhone 4s | Apple iPhone 5 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 | Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based) |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX543MP2 | PowerVR SGX 543MP3 (triple-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A5 | Apple A6 |
| Process (nm) | 45 | 32 |
| OS Name | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 5 | 6 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPhone 4s | Apple iPhone 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 8GB 0.5GB RAM, 16GB 0.5GB RAM, 32GB 0.5GB RAM, 64GB 0.5GB RAM | 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 4s | Apple iPhone 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.4, 35mm | 8 MP, f/2.4, 33mm |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 4s | Apple iPhone 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 480p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Features | — | face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular |
| Count | — | 1 |
| Lens | — | 1.2 MP, f/2.4, 35mm |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 4s | Apple iPhone 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1432 | 1440 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| stand by | Up to 200 h (3G) | Up to 225 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 8 h (3G) | Up to 8 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPhone 4s | Apple iPhone 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back, stainless steel frame | Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 115.2 | 123.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.3 | 7.6 |
| Weight (g) | 140 | 112 |
| Width (mm) | 58.6 | 58.6 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPhone 4s | Apple iPhone 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2011, October 04. Released 2011, October 14 | 2012, September 12. Released 2012, September 21 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPhone 4s | Apple iPhone 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - GSM A1428 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 - GSM A1428 |
| 4G Bands | — | 4, 17 - GSM A1428 |
| Speed | HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPhone 4s | Apple iPhone 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Version | — | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPhone 4s | Apple iPhone 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPhone 4s | Apple iPhone 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPhone 4s and Apple iPhone 5 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPhone 5 packs a 1440 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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