Apple iPhone 4s
Apple iPhone X
SCORE:
59
SCORE:
80
Highlights
- 3.5" 640 x 960 IPS LCD screen
- 1 rear camera
- 8MP f/2.4 main camera
- 1432 mAh Non-removable Li-Po battery
Highlights
- 5.8" 1125 x 2436 Super Retina OLED screen
- 2 rear cameras
- 12MP f/1.8 main camera
- HDR display
- 2716 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion battery
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Overview
Here we are comparing Apple iPhone 4s to Apple iPhone X to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them.
We have evaluated the smartphones from available features and specifications. Apple iPhone X gets higher overall score in our ranking system which is based on network, connectivity, memory, display specifications, video, audio and other features.
Apple iPhone 4s
Apple iPhone X
Advantage of Apple iPhone 4s
This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose Apple iPhone 4s over Apple iPhone X.
| Apple iPhone 4s | vs | Apple iPhone X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighter | 4.9 oz (140 g) | vs | 6.14 oz (174 g) |
| Larger Pixels on Main Camera | 1.4μm | vs | 1.22μm |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | vs |
Advantage of Apple iPhone X
This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose Apple iPhone X over Apple iPhone 4s.
| Apple iPhone 4s | vs | Apple iPhone X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thinner | 4.5" x 2.31" x 0.37" 115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm |
vs | 5.65" x 2.79" x 0.30" 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm |
| 4G Bands | vs | FDD LTE: Bands 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 13 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 29 / 30 / 66 TDD LTE: Bands 34 / 38 / 39 / 40 / 41 |
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| Screen Type | IPS LCD | vs | Super Retina OLED |
| Higher Screen Resolution | 640 x 960 | vs | 1125 x 2436 |
| Higher Screen Pixel Density | 330ppi | vs | 458ppi |
| Higher Screen To Body Ratio | 54.0% | vs | 82.9% |
| Hgiher Screen Brightness | 500 (typical) | vs | 625 (typical) |
| Higher Contrast Ratio | 800∶1 | vs | 1000000∶1 |
| HDR display | vs | ||
| More RAM | 512MB | vs | 3GB |
| More Internal Storage | 8GB | vs | 64GB |
| More Rear Cameras | Wide | vs | Wide + Telephoto |
| Higher Main Camera Resolution | 8MP | vs | 12MP |
| Wider Main Camera Aperture | f/2.4 | vs | f/1.8 |
| Larger Sensor on Main Camera | 1/3.2" | vs | 1/3" |
| Telephoto Camera | vs | Resolution: 12MP Focal Length: 52mm Aperture: f/2.4 Sensor Size: 1/3.4% Pixel Size: 1.0μm Phase-Detection Autofocus Optical Image Stabilization |
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| Front Depth Camera | vs | 3D Depth Sensing | |
| Higher Video Playback Resolution/FPS | 1080p at 30fps | vs | 4K UHD at 30fps |
| Higher Front Camera Video Recording Resolution/FPS | 480p at 30fps | vs | 1080p at 30fps |
| Higher Rear Camera Video Recording Resolution/FPS | 1080p at 30fps | vs | 4K UHD at 24fps 4K UHD at 30fps 4K UHD at 60fps 1080p at 30fps 1080p at 60fps 720p at 30fps |
| Rear Camera HDR | vs | ||
| GALILEO | vs | ||
| QZSS | vs | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11 b/g/n | vs | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth version | v4.0 | vs | v5.0 |
| NFC | vs | ||
| CPU Type | Dual-core | vs | Hexa-core |
| CPU Speed | 1.0 GHz | vs | 2.3 GHz |
| Barometer | vs | ||
| Loudspeaker Configuration | Mono | vs | Stereo |
| Dolby Atmos | vs | ||
| Higher Battery Capacity | 1432 mAh (typical) | vs | 2716 mAh (typical) |
| Fast Wired Charging | vs | ||
| Wireless Charging | vs | Qi2.0 | |
| Longer Internet Usage Time Wi-Fi | Up to 9 hours | vs | Up to 12 hours |
| Longer Audio Playback Time | Up to 40 hours | vs | Up to 60 hours |
Common Strengths and Weaknesses
Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both smartphones.
PROS |
|---|
| 👍 Front Selfie Camera |
| 👍 Rear Flash |
| 👍 Rear Camera Face Detection |
| 👍 GPS |
| 👍 Wi-Fi Direct |
| 👍 Gyroscope |
| 👍 Accelerometer |
| 👍 Proximity sensor |
| 👍 Loudspeaker Configuration |
CONS |
|---|
| 👎 No 5G Bands |
| 👎 Small RAM: 512MB and 3GB |
| 👎 Memory Card Slot |
| 👎 8MP and 12MP Main Camera |
| 👎 No Ultra-Wide Angle Camera |
| 👎 No Infrared |
| 👎 No ANT+ |
| 👎 No FM radio |
| 👎 No Fingerprint Sensor |
| 👎 Low Capacity Battery: 1432 and 2716 mAh |
Side by Side Comparison
And in the end we display side by side all the specifications which are present for both models.
Note: The following table shows only those details which are applicable for both models and excludes the ones that are applicable for only one model. If you want to see a full list of specs for each model please visit their individual pages here - Apple iPhone 4s and here - Apple iPhone X.
| BASICS | Apple iPhone 4s | vs | Apple iPhone X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | vs | Apple |
| Model | iPhone 4s | vs | iPhone X |
| Version | 512MB/8GB | vs | 3GB/64GB |
| Country | USA | vs | USA |
| Colors | Black, White | vs | Space Gray, Silver |
| Annouce date | 2011, October 04 | vs | 2017, September 12 |
| Release Date | 2011, October 14 | vs | 2017, November 03 |
| BODY | Apple iPhone 4s | vs | Apple iPhone X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back, aluminum frame | vs | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), stainless steel frame |
| Weight | 4.9 oz (140 g) | vs | 6.14 oz (174 g) |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 4.5" x 2.31" x 0.37" 115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm | vs | 5.65" x 2.79" x 0.30" 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm |
| NETWORK | Apple iPhone 4s | vs | Apple iPhone X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of SIM | Single SIM | vs | Single SIM |
| SIM Size | Micro-SIM | vs | Nano-SIM |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO | vs | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 CDMA 800, 1900 | vs | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 CDMA 2000 | vs | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700 (AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | vs | FDD LTE: Bands 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 13 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 29 / 30 / 66 TDD LTE: Bands 34 / 38 / 39 / 40 / 41 | |
| 5G Bands | vs |
| SCREEN | Apple iPhone 4s | vs | Apple iPhone X |
|---|---|---|---|
| ScreenSize | 3.5"/88.9 mm (full rectangle) | vs | 5.8"/147.3 mm (full rectangle) |
| Screen Type | IPS LCD | vs | Super Retina OLED |
| Screen Resolution | 640 x 960 | vs | 1125 x 2436 |
| Screen Pixel Density | 330ppi | vs | 458ppi |
| Screen Aspect Ratio | 3∶2 | vs | 19.5∶9 |
| Screen To Body Ratio | 54.0% | vs | 82.9% |
| Screen Brightness | 500 (typical) | vs | 625 (typical) |
| Contrast Ratio | 800∶1 | vs | 1000000∶1 |
| HDR display | vs |
| MEMORY | Apple iPhone 4s | vs | Apple iPhone X |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAM | 512MB | vs | 3GB |
| Internal Storage | 8GB | vs | 64GB |
| Memory Card Slot | vs | ||
| Card Type | vs |
| CAMERA | Apple iPhone 4s | vs | Apple iPhone X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Cameras | Wide | vs | Wide + Telephoto |
| Main Wide-Angle Camera | Resolution: 8MP Pixel Size: 1.4μm Aperture: f/2.4 Sensor Size: 1/3.2% Phase-Detection Autofocus | vs | Resolution: 12MP Focal Length: 28mm Pixel Size: 1.22μm Aperture: f/1.8 Sensor Size: 1/3" Phase-Detection Autofocus Optical Image Stabilization |
| Ultra-Wide Angle Camera | vs | ||
| Telephoto Camera | vs | Resolution: 12MP Focal Length: 52mm Aperture: f/2.4 Sensor Size: 1/3.4% Pixel Size: 1.0μm Phase-Detection Autofocus Optical Image Stabilization | |
| Second Telephoto Camera | vs | ||
| Front Cameras | vs | TrueDepth camera | |
| Front UltraWide Camera | vs | ||
| Rear Depth Camera | vs | ||
| Front Depth Camera | vs | 3D Depth Sensing | |
| Macro Camera | vs | ||
| Rear Flash | LED flash | vs | Quad-LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync |
| FEATURES | Apple iPhone 4s | vs | Apple iPhone X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video Playback Resolution/FPS | 1080p at 30fps | vs | 4K UHD at 30fps |
| Video Playing Format | H.264, AAC-LC, MPEG-4, Motion JPEG, PCM | vs | HEVC, H.264, MPEG-4 Part 2, Motion JPEG |
| Front Camera Video Recording Resolution/FPS | 480p at 30fps | vs | 1080p at 30fps |
| Rear Camera Video Recording Resolution/FPS | 1080p at 30fps | vs | 4K UHD at 24fps 4K UHD at 30fps 4K UHD at 60fps 1080p at 30fps 1080p at 60fps 720p at 30fps |
| Front Camera HDR Video Recording | vs | ||
| Rear Camera HDR Video Recording | vs | ||
| Rear Camera HDR | vs | ||
| Rear Camera Face Detection | vs | ||
| Dolby Vision playback | vs | ||
| Hyperscale 1080p Video Support | vs |
| LOCATION | Apple iPhone 4s | vs | Apple iPhone X |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPS | vs | ||
| A-GPS | vs | ||
| GALILEO | vs | ||
| GLONASS | vs | ||
| BDS | vs | ||
| QZSS | vs | ||
| NavIC | vs | ||
| LTEPP | vs |
| CONNECTIVITY | Apple iPhone 4s | vs | Apple iPhone X |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB | USB 2.0 | vs | USB 2.0 |
| Infrared | vs | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11 b/g/n | vs | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Direct | vs | ||
| Bluetooth version | v4.0 | vs | v5.0 |
| NFC | vs | ||
| ANT+ | vs | ||
| FM radio | vs |
| PLATFORM | Apple iPhone 4s | vs | Apple iPhone X |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS | iOS 5, upgradable to iOS 9.3.5 | vs | iOS 11.1.1, upgradable to iOS 14.2 |
| Chipset | Apple A5 | vs | Apple A11 Bionic |
| CPU Type | Dual-core | vs | Hexa-core |
| CPU Speed | 1.0 GHz | vs | 2.3 GHz |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX543MP2 | vs | Apple GPU |
| SENSORS | Apple iPhone 4s | vs | Apple iPhone X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gyroscope | vs | ||
| Accelerometer | vs | ||
| Proximity sensor | vs | ||
| Barometer | vs | ||
| Ambient light sensor | vs | ||
| Face Recognition | vs | ||
| LiDAR Scanner | vs | ||
| Gravity Sensor | vs | ||
| SAR | vs | ||
| Compass | vs | ||
| Hall Effect | vs | ||
| Camera laser focusing | vs | ||
| Color Temperature | vs | ||
| Gesture | vs | ||
| Color Spectrum | vs | ||
| Distance Sensor | vs | ||
| IR Blaster | vs | ||
| IR remote control | vs | ||
| HR Sensor | vs | ||
| Iris Sensor | vs | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | vs | ||
| Infrared Thermometry | vs | ||
| Hearing Aid Compatibility | vs |
| AUDIO | Apple iPhone 4s | vs | Apple iPhone X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker Configuration | Mono | vs | Stereo |
| Audio Playing Format | AAC, Protected AAC, HE-AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible (2, 3, 4, AAX, AAX+), Apple Losseless, AIFF, WAV | vs | AAC-LC, HE-AAC, HE-AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Losseless, FLAC, AC-3, E-AC-3, Audible (2, 3, 4, AAX, AAX+) |
| Dolby Atmos | vs | ||
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | vs |
| BATTERY | Apple iPhone 4s | vs | Apple iPhone X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Non-removable Li-Po | vs | Non-removable Li-Ion |
| Battery Capacity | 1432 mAh (typical) | vs | 2716 mAh (typical) |
| Fast Wired Charging | vs | ||
| Wireless Charging | vs | Qi2.0 | |
| Talk Time | Up to 8 hours (3G) | vs | Up to 21 hours (3G) |
| Internet Usage Time Wi-Fi | Up to 9 hours | vs | Up to 12 hours |
| Audio Playback Time | Up to 40 hours | vs | Up to 60 hours |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | Apple iPhone 4s | vs | Apple iPhone X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 95℉ (0 to 35℃) | vs | 32 to 95℉ (0 to 35℃) |
| Nonoperating Temperature | -4 to 113℉ (-20 to 45℃) | vs | -4 to 113℉ (-20 to 45℃) |
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% noncondensing | vs | 5% to 95% noncondensing |
| Operating Altitude | tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m) | vs | tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m) |
| OTHER | Apple iPhone 4s | vs | Apple iPhone X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating for Hearing Aids | M4, T4 | vs | M3, T4 |
| Mail Attachment Support | .jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel) | vs | .jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel); .zip; .ics |
| Support | Language Support, Keyboard Support, Dictionary Support (enables predictive text and autocorrect), Siri Languages | vs | Language support, QuickType keyboard support, QuickType keyboard support with predictive input, Siri languages, Dictation languages, Definition dictionary support, Bilingual dictionary support, Spell check |
