So it has been 4 days since the iPhone 4S has been launched by Apple at various carriers/retailers and the Apple Store. Have you got your iPhone 4S yet?
Here, I have a video review/mini review of the iPhone 4S, explaining the exterior, features of iOS5, camera quality samples both photo and video (sorry couldn't find a way to shoot 1080P). I also did a quick side by side comparison with that of Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread and the Samsung Galaxy S II.
A quick rundown of the specs:
Size and Weight:
Height: 4.5 inches (115.2 mm)
Here, I have a video review/mini review of the iPhone 4S, explaining the exterior, features of iOS5, camera quality samples both photo and video (sorry couldn't find a way to shoot 1080P). I also did a quick side by side comparison with that of Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread and the Samsung Galaxy S II.
A quick rundown of the specs:
Size and Weight:
Height: 4.5 inches (115.2 mm)
Width: 2.31 inches (58.6 mm)
Depth: 0.37 inch (9.3 mm)
Weight: 4.9 ounces (140 grams
Frequencies:
World phone
UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz);
GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz)4
802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz only)
Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
Location:
Assisted GPS and GLONASS
Digital compass
Wi-Fi
Cellular
Display:
3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display
960-by-640-pixel resolution at 326 ppi
800:1 contrast ratio (typical)
500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical)
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating on front and back
Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
Camera:
8-megapixel camera
Autofocus
Tap to focus
Face detection in still images
LED flash
Video recording, HD (1080p) up to 30 frames per second with audio
Video stabilization
Front camera with VGA-quality photos and video at up to 30 frames per second
Photo and video geotagging
Battery:
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
Talk time: Up to 8 hours on 3G, up to 14 hours on 2G (GSM)
Standby time: Up to 200 hours
Internet use: Up to 6 hours on 3G, up to 9 hours on Wi-Fi
Video playback: Up to 10 hours
Audio playback: Up to 40 hours
The iPhone 4S felt the same in terms of texture just like the iPhone 4. Nothing new here, although when I was using the phone and its applications, the Apple A5 dual core processor just like in the iPad 2 gave it an additional performance which to my needs felt quiet satisfied. The new keyboard layout of iOS5 is amazing too, much easier to type on as opposed to iOS4 and previous versions of iOS. Compared to Gingerbread (Android 2.3), I'd say its on par, and this is with the stock keyboard I am referring to. Sadly there is no official Swype feature on the iPhone, otherwise I would have liked to compare the two.
Picture Quality:
Based on the picture quality of the iPhone 4S and those of the iPhone 4S vs the SGS II, the iPhone 4S has a clearer and much sharper picture. The camera on the 4S did shoot the pictures at a faster rate than that of the SGS II. The only drawback to both the camera and video camera option on the 4S is that, it doesn't have many features such as Exposure, Auto Focus, Face detection, Effects, etc unlike in most Android devices such as the SGS II. I guess what the iPhone 4S lacks in options makes it up in quality.
I cannot comment on voice call/quality or data speeds because I have not used an active sim card as of yet, but when I do get the chance, I'll be sure to update it.
In conclusion, I rate the iPhone 4S in hardware wise 8.5/10 and software wise 8/10.
If you have an iPhone 4, there's not much of a big difference, except the dual core processor and camera quality, but hey if you don't really care about processor speed or will be multi-tasking heavy duty, and have a point shoot or top of the line DSLR, then there's really no point in getting the iPhone 4S. iOS5 is compatible on the iPhone 4, as well as the 3GS. It does make sense to upgrade to the 4S from the 3GS if you have one.
However, I'll still stick to my SGS II just because I can do more with it and it suits/fits my daily needs.
Until next time, stay tuned for another smart phone review.
Cheers,
Emperuman
Depth: 0.37 inch (9.3 mm)
Weight: 4.9 ounces (140 grams
Frequencies:
World phone
UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz);
GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz)4
802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz only)
Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
Location:
Assisted GPS and GLONASS
Digital compass
Wi-Fi
Cellular
Display:
3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display
960-by-640-pixel resolution at 326 ppi
800:1 contrast ratio (typical)
500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical)
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating on front and back
Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
Camera:
8-megapixel camera
Autofocus
Tap to focus
Face detection in still images
LED flash
Video recording, HD (1080p) up to 30 frames per second with audio
Video stabilization
Front camera with VGA-quality photos and video at up to 30 frames per second
Photo and video geotagging
Battery:
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
Talk time: Up to 8 hours on 3G, up to 14 hours on 2G (GSM)
Standby time: Up to 200 hours
Internet use: Up to 6 hours on 3G, up to 9 hours on Wi-Fi
Video playback: Up to 10 hours
Audio playback: Up to 40 hours
The iPhone 4S felt the same in terms of texture just like the iPhone 4. Nothing new here, although when I was using the phone and its applications, the Apple A5 dual core processor just like in the iPad 2 gave it an additional performance which to my needs felt quiet satisfied. The new keyboard layout of iOS5 is amazing too, much easier to type on as opposed to iOS4 and previous versions of iOS. Compared to Gingerbread (Android 2.3), I'd say its on par, and this is with the stock keyboard I am referring to. Sadly there is no official Swype feature on the iPhone, otherwise I would have liked to compare the two.
Picture Quality:
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| HDR enabled 8MP |
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| Non HDR 8MP
Picture Quality Test between iPhone 4S vs Samsung Galaxy S II:
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| SGS II 8MP |
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| iPhone 4S Non HDR @ 8MP |
Based on the picture quality of the iPhone 4S and those of the iPhone 4S vs the SGS II, the iPhone 4S has a clearer and much sharper picture. The camera on the 4S did shoot the pictures at a faster rate than that of the SGS II. The only drawback to both the camera and video camera option on the 4S is that, it doesn't have many features such as Exposure, Auto Focus, Face detection, Effects, etc unlike in most Android devices such as the SGS II. I guess what the iPhone 4S lacks in options makes it up in quality.
I cannot comment on voice call/quality or data speeds because I have not used an active sim card as of yet, but when I do get the chance, I'll be sure to update it.
In conclusion, I rate the iPhone 4S in hardware wise 8.5/10 and software wise 8/10.
If you have an iPhone 4, there's not much of a big difference, except the dual core processor and camera quality, but hey if you don't really care about processor speed or will be multi-tasking heavy duty, and have a point shoot or top of the line DSLR, then there's really no point in getting the iPhone 4S. iOS5 is compatible on the iPhone 4, as well as the 3GS. It does make sense to upgrade to the 4S from the 3GS if you have one.
However, I'll still stick to my SGS II just because I can do more with it and it suits/fits my daily needs.
Until next time, stay tuned for another smart phone review.
Cheers,
Emperuman
Thanks for review, it was excellent and very informative. amazing great shoot iphone 4s
ReplyDeletethank you :)