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iPhone 4S

iPhone 4

iPhone 3GS

Dual-core A5 chip

A4 chip

Colour

Black

White

Black

White

Black

Weight and Dimensions1

  • Height: 115.2 mm (4.5 inches)
  • Width: 58.6 mm (2.31 inches)
  • Depth: 9.3 mm (0.37 inch)
  • Weight: 140 grams (4.9 ounces)
  • Height: 115.2 mm (4.5 inches)
  • Width: 58.6 mm (2.31 inches)
  • Depth: 9.3 mm (0.37 inch)
  • Weight: 137 grams (4.8 ounces)
  • Height: 115.5 mm (4.5 inches)
  • Width: 62.1 mm (2.4 inches)
  • Depth: 12.3 mm (0.48 inch)
  • Weight: 135 grams (4.8 ounces)

Camera

8 megapixels

  • Autofocus
  • Tap to focus
  • LED flash
  • Backside illumination sensor
  • Five-element lens
  • Face detection

Front camera with VGA resolution

5 megapixels

  • Autofocus
  • Tap to focus
  • LED flash
  • Backside illumination sensor
  • Four-element lens
  • -

Front camera with VGA resolution

3 megapixels

  • Autofocus
  • Tap to focus
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • -

Video
Recording

Improved HD video recording

  • 1080p 30 fps
  • Tap to focus while recording
  • LED light
  • Video stabilisation

HD video recording

  • 720p 30 fps
  • Tap to focus while recording
  • LED light
  • -

VGA video recording

  • 480p 30 fps
  • Tap to focus while recording
  • -
  • -

Video
Calling

FaceTime

(iPhone 4S to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi)

FaceTime

(iPhone 4 to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi)

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Display

High-resolution Retina display

  • 960-by-640 resolution
  • 326 ppi
  • Multi-Touch

High-resolution Retina display

  • 960-by-640 resolution
  • 326 ppi
  • Multi-Touch
  • -
  • 480-by-320 resolution
  • 163 ppi
  • Multi-Touch

Cellular and Wireless2

  • UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA
  • GSM/EDGE
  • CDMA EV-DO Rev. A
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
  • Bluetooth 4.0
  • GSM model: UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA
  • GSM/EDGE
  • CDMA model: CDMA EV-DO Rev. A
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
  • Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
  • UMTS/HSDPA
  • GSM/EDGE
  • -
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
  • Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR

Battery Life3

Talk time:
Up to 8 hours on 3G
Up to 14 hours on 2G (GSM)

Standby time:
Up to 200 hours

Talk time:
Up to 7 hours on 3G
Up to 14 hours on 2G (GSM)

Standby time:
Up to 300 hours

Talk time:
Up to 5 hours on 3G
Up to 12 hours on 2G (GSM)

Standby time:
Up to 300 hours

Price4

S$948 16GB

S$1,088 32GB

S$1,238 64GB

Buy iPhone 4S

S$788 8GB

Buy iPhone 4

S$548 8GB

Buy iPhone 3GS
  1. Actual size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
  2. CDMA only available if iPhone 4S is sold and activated for use on a CDMA network.
  3. All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced by an Apple service provider. See www.apple.com/sg/batteries for more information. For more details of iPhone performance tests for talk time, standby time, Internet use over 3G, Internet use over Wi-Fi, video playback and audio playback, see www.apple.com/sg/iphone/battery.html.
  4. Requires new two-year wireless service contract; sold separately to qualified customers. Credit check required; must be 18 or older. Wireless service is provided by and is the sole responsibility of your wireless service provider. Wireless service and some wireless features are not available in all areas. Some features may require added fees. When available, transferring your mobile number to a different service provider will terminate your service with your existing provider; termination fees and other charges may apply. The iPhone model you purchase is subject to your wireless service provider's policies, which may include restrictions on switching service providers and roaming, even after conclusion of any required minimum service contract. Contact your wireless service provider for more details. Availability of cellular capabilities depends on the wireless network. Service may not be available in all areas or at the signal strength, rates, speeds or bandwidth as demonstrated. Customers who want to upgrade from another phone or replace a previous-generation iPhone should check with their wireless service provider for pricing options. For those who are not qualified customers, are not eligible for an early upgrade, are purchasing an unlocked iPhone (for supported GSM wireless service provider networks only), or wish to buy an iPhone as a gift, see your carrier, an Apple Retail Store Specialist, the Apple Online Store or an Apple Authorised Reseller for pricing. Wi-Fi Internet access is required for some features; wireless broadband is recommended; fees may apply. Use constitutes acceptance of Apple’s software licence agreement, warranty and third-party terms located in the iPhone box. Warranty information is also available at www.apple.com/legal/warranty/iphone. Unauthorised modification of your iPhone software violates the software licence agreement. Inability to use an iPhone due to unauthorised modifications is not covered under your warranty.