PHONE AiPhone 4s
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Full specs →DATA-DRIVEN PHONE COMPARE
iPhone 4s vs iPhone 5
9 source-backed differences · 8 fields the same. Official sources below.
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PHONE A
PHONE BiPhone 5
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Full specs →Direct answer
iPhone 5 leads in Design and Cameras; the two are otherwise comparable.
Key differences
Prioritize what matters to you, then expand the full shared field set.
✓19 registry fields
FieldiPhone 4siPhone 5Why it matters
Front cameraMinor difference1 official sourceUnknown1.2 MPFront camera changes affect selfies and video calls.
FieldiPhone 4siPhone 5Why it matters
Display sizeMarginal difference2 official sources3.5 in4 inMore screen space changes reading and media comfort.
FieldiPhone 4siPhone 5Why it matters
WeightMarginal difference2 official sources140 g112 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
FieldiPhone 4siPhone 5Why it matters
Depth mmMarginal difference2 official sources9.37.6No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Height mmMinor difference2 official sources115.2123.8No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 4siPhone 5Why it matters
CellularMarginal difference2 official sourcesEDGELTENo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
WifiMarginal difference2 official sources802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz only)802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz and 5GHz)No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 4siPhone 5Why it matters
ResolutionMarginal difference2 official sources960-by-640-pixel resolution at 326 ppi1136-by-640-pixel resolution at 326 ppiNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 4siPhone 5Why it matters
ConnectorMarginal difference2 official sourcesDock ConnectorLightningNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
What’s the same
Which should you buy?
iPhone 5 leads in Design and Cameras; the two are otherwise comparable.
- Choose iPhone 5 if you prioritize design and cameras.
Category-by-category
Leads in design.
Leads in cameras.
Comparable across display.
Comparable across body.
Comparable across connectivity.
Comparable across display.
Comparable across ports.
FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE
3 official sources
Every compared field traces to an official product source. No model-generated specs, prices or winners.