PHONE AiPhone 4s
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iPhone 4s vs iPhone 5
12 source-backed differences · 7 fields the same. Official sources below.
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PHONE A
PHONE BiPhone 5
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iPhone 5 has advantages in design & dimensions; the verified fields are otherwise comparable.
Top Differences
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✓19 registry fields
What Changed
Deterministic differences from the verified structured records.
3.5 in compared with 4 in
140 g compared with 112 g
9.3 compared with 7.6
115.2 compared with 123.8
iPhone 4S, Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic, Dock Connector to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation compared with iPhone 5, Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation
Full Comparison
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✓19 registry fields
FieldiPhone 4siPhone 5Why it matters
Front cameraMinor difference1 official sourceUnknown1.2 MPFront camera changes affect selfies and video calls.
TypeMarginal difference2 official sourcesFront camera with VGA-quality photos and video at up to 30 frames per secondFaceTime HD camera with 1.2MP photos and HD video (720p) up to 30 frames per secondNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 4siPhone 5Why it matters
Display sizeMarginal difference2 official sources3.5 in4 inMore screen space changes reading and media comfort.
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
WeightMarginal difference2 official sources140 g112 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
Depth mmMarginal difference2 official sources9.37.6No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Height mmMarginal difference2 official sources115.2123.8No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 4siPhone 5Why it matters
ContentsMarginal difference2 official sourcesiPhone 4S, Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic, Dock Connector to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, DocumentationiPhone 5, Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, DocumentationNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ReleaseYearMarginal difference1 official source20112012No 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.
FieldiPhone 4siPhone 5Why it matters
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
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; the two are otherwise comparable.
- Choose iPhone 5 if you prioritize design.
Category-by-category
Leads in design.
Comparable across display.
Comparable across other.
Comparable across camera.
Comparable across cellular.
Comparable across connectivity.
Comparable across ports.
FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE
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