Apple iPhone 4s

23454 reviews

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usability (5656)
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design (1537)
camera (1197)
screen (872)

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price (915)
reliability (301)
reception (226)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 23454 reviews of Apple iPhone 4s. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Comments about the screen and camera are overall positive. The design and performance also get good feedback. There are some mixed views about the reliability and price, and there are some critical comments about the reception and battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Apple iPhone 4s is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Apple iPhone 4s

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1148 user reviews of Apple iPhone 4s from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the screen and camera. The price and usability are also appreciated. There are some critical reviews about the connectivity and reception. There are some mixed opinions about the size.

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82% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for Apple iPhone 4s

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6817 user reviews of Apple iPhone 4s from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the screen and portability. The price and performance also get good feedback, but there are some mixed opinions about the durability and battery. There are some less positive views about the connectivity and reliability.

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72% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.ca review summary for Apple iPhone 4s

alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 user reviews of Apple iPhone 4s from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the design and usability. The camera and screen also get good views. Opinions about the size and battery are mixed. There are some critical comments about the portability.

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69% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Edward Chester (trustedreviews.com)

iPhone 4S

So the iPhone 4S is finally here. We take an in depth look at how it stacks up.

Still the slickest smartphone experience ; New camera features are great

Smaller screen than the competition ; Still no Flash support

The bottom is home to the standard Apple charging and syncing dock and it's flanked by the microphone and speaker, the latter of which remains one of the better ones available. Up top, meanwhile, is the headphone socket, noise cancelling microphone and...

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : Gareth Beavis (techradar.com)

iPhone 4S review

Same shape, different brain - is it enough of a change?

Great camera ; Fast processor ; Superb graphics and screen ; Slick OS ; Solid feel in the hand ; Siri voice recognition

Costly ; No flash integration ; Outdated contacts menu

Updated: Our camera team has spent some professional time with the iPhone 4S, so check out our in-depth findings of the snapper.

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Apple iPhone 4S review

No game-changer, but still one of the most talented smartphones on the planet

Clean, fast interface ; class-leading audio ; video looks great ; iTunes and App store

Screen is small ; colours lack punch ; closed garden of iTunes

It's getting on, but the iPhone 4S still delivers a complete package that's hard to beat

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by : Luke Peters (t3.com)

Apple iPhone 4S review

The first full and in-depth review of Apple's newest smartphone

Faster processor ; Siri ; 64GB storage

Still expensive ; No iTunes in the Cloud (yet)

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

iPhone 4S

Hype surrounds no device like the iPhone. Love it or loathe it, you certainly can't deny the impact that Apple and the iPhone has had on mobile phones as we know them. The arrival of the iPhone 4S ushers in only the fifth mobile phone that Apple has...

Quality design, new iOS 5 features keep it competitive, PC-free living, new camera is excellent

There isn't a huge change from the previous version, battery needs careful management

The iPhone 4S is every bit a smartphone, and an excellent one at that. The range of functionality that it delivers, along with the entire ecosystem that it inhabits, still make it one of the best phones on the market. Apple has done an excellent job...

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by : PC Advisor (techadvisor.co.uk)

iPhone 4S vs iPhone 5C vs iPhone 5S review

Apple has introduced the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C, discontinued the iPhone 5 and left the iPhone 4S on sale. Asking yourself 'Which iPhone Should I buy?', read our iPhone 4S vs iPhone 5C vs iPhone 5S comparison to find out.

Dec, 2013

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Expert review by : Thomas Newton (recombu.com)

Apple iPhone 4S Review: In Depth

The iPhone 4S is finally here, it's not the iPhone 5 that many expected, instead it's an enhancement to the iPhone 4 - pretty much like the 3GS was to the 3G. But that still hasn't stopped Apple…

One of the best screens on a smartphone ; Fantastic build ; Thousands of apps ; Improved camera ; Faster processor ; iCloud

Screen feels a little small ; iMessage quirks ; Siri not fully featured ; Camera lacks features

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : Sandra Vogel and Andrew Harrison (techadvisor.co.uk)

iPhone 4S review

The Apple iPhone 4S is more a running upgrade to the popular iPhone 4: read our Apple iPhone 4S review to discover the faster dual-core processor, better camera and optics and new antennae – UPDATED 2 DECEMBER 2011

Since iOS 5 is available for free, there’s not a huge reason for existing iPhone users to upgrade to the 4S. If, however you’re not sold on Android, then there are enough features here, including Siri, its sharp display and superb camera, for you to...

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)

Apple iPhone 4S Review

It's the iPhone 4, Jim, but not as we know it. Same design but with turbo-charged insides

Slick, superfast performance ; That new 8MP camera really shines ; Siri is destined to be your new best friend

Not a major upgrade ; No bigger screen option

It’s not an essential upgrade, but Apple’s iPhone 4S is noticeably fitter than the iPhone 4 – and Siri is a temptation too far

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by : Ashleigh Allsopp (macworld.co.uk)

iPhone 4S vs iPhone 5c comparison review: Which iPhone should you buy?

Apple's iPhone 4S and iPhone 5c are the lower-cost iPhones available to buy from Apple, and you could be having a tough time trying to decide which is right for you. Here, we compare the iPhone 4S and iPhone 5c, including their features, specs and...

iPhone 5c available in various colours; iPhone 5c has bigger screen; iPhone 5c has better processor; iPhone 4S cheaper

iPhone 4s has 30-pin connector; iPhone 4s has smaller screen; iPhone 4s only available in 8GB capacity

Overall, we think those with a smaller budget will be satisfied with what the iPhone 4S can provide, as long as you're aware that 8GB is likely to mean you'll run out of space pretty quickly.If you'd prefer a bigger screen, or love the five new...

Oct, 2013

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