Back in 2011, the iPhone 4S smartphone went on sale. Its characteristics at that time were among the best, but now it is no longer a premium device. However, its hardware and software components make it easy to solve most of today's tasks.
Smartphone hardware
The computing basis of the smartphone is a 2-core chip "A5". The clock frequency of each of them is 800 MHz. If such a CPU were installed on an Android device, then it would obviously not be enough for comfortable work. But after all, Apple devices operate under iOS, and this chip is enough for the normal and smooth operation of the system. Of course, the latest innovations of this platform on this smartphone will not be fully felt, but for most everyday tasks it is quite enough. This is watching movies, and surfing the Internet, and listening to music, and reading books - with all this, heno problem.
Screen, cameras and graphics
The iPhone 4S has a fairly modest display by today's standards. Its characteristics are really not impressive. The display is based on a high-quality IPS-matrix, the resolution of which is 640 by 960. Its diagonal is 3.5 inches. The image on the screen is not grainy, the quality of the picture does not cause any complaints. But working on such a small display is not very convenient. There are two cameras on this gadget at once. The main one is based on an 8 megapixel sensor, which is reinforced with additional optical elements. As a result, the photo quality is simply impeccable. The situation is similar with videos that are recorded on this device in HD quality. The front camera is based on a 0.3 MP sensor. It is quite enough for making video calls. The connecting link of the graphics subsystem is the PowerVR SGX543MP2 video accelerator.
Memory
The memory subsystem in iPhone 4S is interestingly organized. The characteristics of each smartphone of this model can vary significantly. Each device can have a different amount of integrated memory, and its volume varies as follows: 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB. The larger the capacity of the built-in storage, the more expensive the cost of the gadget, but at the same time the device is more functional. The situation with RAM (Random Access Memory) is much simpler, the capacity of which in any case in "4S" is 512 MB. The only thing that causes criticism is the lack of a slot forinstalling an external drive. But this is already a “disease” not only for this model, but for all devices that run iOS.
Case and ergonomics
Unusual appearance of the iPhone 4S smartphone. Characteristics, instructions and user reviews indicate that aluminum and glass are combined in the device case. It is this decision of American engineers that distinguishes the gadget from competitors. In fact, it has no analogues. The side faces are made of aluminum, and the front and back covers are made of glass. Moreover, the entire front of the gadget is covered with shock-resistant Gorilla Eye glass. Otherwise, it's the same iPhone 4 of the previous generation, but with a more powerful CPU and an improved camera. At the same time, as noted earlier, its display diagonal is 3.5 inches, which means that it is not difficult to control it with one hand.
Battery
The nominal capacity of the battery in this smartphone is 1432 mAh. It is integrated into iPhone 4S. The description, characteristics and reviews of the owners of the gadget indicate that its one charge is enough for 2-3 days with an average level of use. But if the phone is operated to the maximum, then you can count on 1 day of battery life. On the one hand, the build quality of the smartphone raises no objections. But if the battery fails, then it will be problematic to replace it yourself.
Soft
As noted earlier, iOS is the system software for the iPhone 4S device. Characteristics, reviews indicate that this is a well-run system, the functioning of which does not cause any complaints. It immediately has everything you need to work. If something was not included in the basic package, then the necessary software can be easily installed from the Apple application store, and you can even find free programs.
Communications
The iPhone 4S has an impressive set of interfaces. Characteristics, reviews of gadget owners highlight these of them:
- Full support for all 2nd and 3rd generation mobile networks.
- Built-in CDMA communication module.
- Wi-Fi allows you to transfer information at speeds up to 150 Mbps when connected to the Internet.
- You can use bluetooth to exchange small files, as well as to connect a wireless headset.
- Wired port for PC connection and battery charging.
- 3.5mm audio port for connecting a wired stereo headset to your smartphone.
- Also integrated into the ZHPS transmitter device, which allows you to easily turn this device into a full-fledged navigator.
The only thing that causes criticism is the lack of support for 4th generation networks. But at the time the device was released, they were still at the design stage, and it was not entirely advisable to install such a radio module at that time.
Owner reviews and expert opinion
The iPhone 4S turned out to be almost flawless. Review, characteristics, reviews of owners and experts indicate this. Stable and reliable software component, excellent hardware stuffing - this is all "4S". Among the minuses of this device, one can single out only the lack of a slot for installing an external flash card and a built-in battery. On the other hand, you can immediately choose a gadget with the required amount of memory. And due to the built-in battery, the build quality of the case has been significantly improved. And the battery itself, as experience shows, is of sufficient quality.
Summarize
Although a lot of time has passed since the release of the iPhone 4S gadget, its characteristics still remain relevant. For most everyday tasks, its hardware and software resources are enough. This is a great smartphone that has almost no flaws. This is an excellent solution for those who want to get their first device from Apple.
