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iPhone 4s specifications
iPhone 4s was introduced by Apple in 2011. This page includes every specification group published on Apple's official technical specifications page, plus model numbers, capacities, colors and current OS compatibility.
Software support: Not listed for iOS 26|Last reviewed: 2026-07-29
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Specifications
Design and colors
- Color
- White • Black
- 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)
Display
- Display
- Retina 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
Performance and storage
- Capacity
- 16GB • 32GB • 64GB
Cameras and video
- Camera, Photos, and Video
- 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 and charging
- Power and 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
Connectivity and ports
- Cellular and Wireless
- 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) 3 • 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz only) • Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
- Location
- Assisted GPS • Digital compass • Wi-Fi • Cellular
- Sensors
- Three-axis gyro • Accelerometer • Proximity sensor • Ambient light sensor
Audio and media
- Audio Playback
- Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz • Audio formats supported: AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV • User-configurable maximum volume limit
- Headphones
- Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic • Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz • Impedance: 32 ohms
In the box
- In the Box
- iPhone 4S • Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic • Dock Connector to USB Cable • USB Power Adapter • Documentation
Additional specifications
- TV and Video
- AirPlay Mirroring to Apple TV support at 720p • AirPlay video streaming to Apple TV (3rd generation) at up to 1080p and Apple TV (2nd generation) at up to 720p • Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p with Apple Digital AV Adapter or Apple VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately) • Video out support at 576p and 480p with Apple Component AV Cable; 576i and 480i with Apple Composite AV Cable (cables sold separately) • Video formats supported: H.264 video up to 1080p, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format
- Accessories
- iPhone 4 Dock • iPhone 4 Dock Inserts • Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable • Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic • Apple Digital AV Adapter • Apple VGA Adapter • iPhone TTY Adapter • Apple Component AV Cable • Apple Composite AV Cable • AirPort Extreme Base Station • Nike + iPod Sensor • World Travel Adapter Kit • 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less. • Actual size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process. • CDMA available only if iPhone 4S is sold and activated for use on a CDMA network. • All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced by Apple service provider. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See www.apple.com/batteries and www.apple.com/iphone/battery for more information. • Wireless broadband recommended; fees may apply • Support • iPhone 4S - Technical Specifications
Before buying
- Match the model number to your region and cellular networks before buying.
- Test the battery, display, cameras and biometrics, and review parts and service history on a used device.
- Verify storage capacity because iPhone does not support expandable memory cards.
Sources
- Official iPhone 4s technical specifications — Apple Support
- Identify iPhone models and model numbers — Apple Support
- Devices compatible with iOS 26 — Apple Support