Apple iPhone 4s

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

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 23453 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. Reviewers really like the screen and camera. The design and performance also get good reviews, but some have doubts about the reception and battery. There are mixed opinions on the reliability and price.

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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. Comments about the screen and camera are on the whole positive. The price and usability also get good views, whereas some have doubts about the connectivity and reception. Reviews are divided on 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 6816 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. People are impressed by the screen and portability. The price and performance also get good feedback. The durability and battery get mixed comments. There are some critical comments 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 are impressed by the design and usability. The camera and screen also get good feedback. Comments about the size and battery are different, and some have doubts about the portability.

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

May, 2024

Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Apple iPhone 4S review: Fast 4ward

The last thing you need is one that looks exactly like your ex. On a second thought, it's too early perhaps to end it. You two did look great together, your iPhone 4 and you. In fact you still do.

iOS 5 with iCloud integration ; Quad-band GSM and quad-band 3G support with 14.4 Mbps HSDPA and 5.76 Mbps HSUPA ; Dual-band CDMA and CDMA2000 1xEV-DO support ; 3.5" 16M-color LED-backlit IPS TFT capacitive touchscreen of 640 x 960 px resolution ;...

MicroSIM card support only ; No Flash support in the web browser ; No true multitasking for all applications ; FaceTime video calls work only over Wi-Fi ; No file transfer over Bluetooth or USB Mass Storage mode (independent from iTunes) ; No FM radio...

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

iPhone 4S over iPhone 4: Should I stay or should I go?

A lot of people are wondering which iPhone is the right one for them - both people looking to upgrade their own one and people who are just joining the Apple phone party. How much more do you get with the 4S, over the iPhone 4? If you're wondering just...

Oct, 2011

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iPhone 4S review

Apple clearly has a winner with its best iPhone to date, but if you were gunning for the iPhone 5, you'll be best continuing the wait.

Great performance ; Improved camera ; Siri could, eventually, change the game ; Broader carrier compatibility

Zero visual differentiation ; No LTE

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by : Kent German (cnet.com)

Verizon Wireless iPhone 4S review: Verizon Wireless iPhone 4S

Verizon Wireless iPhone 4S

Apple's ; has a faster processor and an upgraded camera, all the benefits of iOS 5, and a useful and immensely fun voice assistant. Call quality on the Sprint model is admirable, and the data speeds, while certainly not 4G, get the job done.

It's about time we get a larger screen.

The iPhone 4S isn't the king of cell phones, but it's part of the royal family nonetheless. Even without 4G and a giant screen, this phone's smart(ass) voice assistant, Siri, the benefits of iOS 5, and its spectacular camera make it a top choice for...

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

Apple iPhone 4S (Cricket Wireless)

The iPhone 4S is the most powerful handset on Cricket, but it isn't available in all Cricket cities and it costs too much.

Beautiful screen. Terrific app market. Easy to use.

Very expensive. Not available in several major Cricket cities.

Conclusions The Cricket Wireless iPhone is the least expensive iPhone 4S model available with an unlimited calling plan, if you factor in the cost of the service plan over two years. But while it's a good phone, it's too expensive compared with other...

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

Apple iPhone 4S (Virgin Mobile)

Virgin Mobile's iPhone 4S is less expensive over time than iPhones on other carriers, but much too costly when you consider the other phones in Virgin's lineup.

The cheapest iPhone 4S available today, if you include the plan price.

No 4G. Much more expensive than other Virgin Mobile smartphones.

Conclusions The Virgin Mobile iPhone is the least expensive iPhone 4S model available, if you factor in the cost of the service plan. But while it's a good phone, it isn't a good deal right now. We're just a few months away from a new iPhone launch...

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Alex Colon (pcmag.com)

Apple iPhone 4S (Verizon Wireless)

The Apple iPhone 4S for Verizon Wireless is the carrier's best iPhone yet—but a lack of 4G keeps it from the top of the heap.

Fast Web speeds. Top-notch camera. Solid call quality. Tons of apps.

No 4G. Poor social-networking integration.

Data Speeds and Conclusions Judging from the results we collected last year in our testing for the Fastest Mobile Networks , Verizon's LTE network is the fastest, largest 4G network in the U.S. Unfortunately, the iPhone 4S is a 3G device, so it isn't...

Feb, 2012

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Expert review by : Alex Colon (pcmag.com)

Apple iPhone 4S (AT&T)

The Apple iPhone 4S for AT&T is the fastest iPhone there is, but the world is moving to 4G.

Excellent Web speeds. Simultaneous voice and data. Terrific camera. Solid call quality. Siri is intriguing. Lots of apps.

No 4G. Poor social-networking integration. On-screen keyboard is quite small.

Data Speeds and Conclusions Judging from the results we collected earlier this year in our testing for the Fastest Mobile Networks, we found that AT&T has the fastest 3G network in the U.S. That means the iPhone 4S, a 3G device, should be faster on...

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by : Ginny Mies (pcworld.com)

iPhone 4S Review (AT&T): A Solid Update

The iPhone 4S ('00 for 16GB with a two-year contract from AT&T) might not be the most exciting iPhone to date, but don't write it off: The improved camera, faster processor, and the addition of the Siri personal assistant make for one powerful...

Faster, smoother performance ; Superb camera ; Beautiful display still better than competition

You can only upload video in 1080p ; Siri not always accurate

The iPhone 4S might not be the most exciting update, but the improved camera, faster performance and the addition of Siri make it a top-ranking smartphone.

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

Apple iPhone 4S (Sprint)

What do you do with your phone? If you're like most Americans, you make some calls, take some photos, and send some texts. Maybe you kill time with some games, check Facebook or Twitter, and look things up on the Web. If that's you, then the iPhone 4S...

Excellent Web speeds. Terrific camera. Solid call quality. Siri is intriguing. Lots of apps

No 4G. Poor social-networking integration. On-screen keyboard is quite small

The Apple iPhone 4S for Sprint makes it easy to call, take photos, surf the Web and play games the tasks that most people want to accomplish with their smartphones.

Oct, 2011

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