Side by side comparison and review of Apple iPhone 4S and Apple iPhone 8. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple iPhone 4S | Apple iPhone 8 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | A1905 | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 115.2 mm | 138.4 mm | Apple iPhone 8 has greater height than Apple iPhone 4S. |
| Width | 58.6 mm | 67.3 mm | Apple iPhone 8 has greater width than Apple iPhone 4S. |
| Depth | 9.3 mm | 7.3 mm | Apple iPhone 8 is narrower than Apple iPhone 4S. |
| Weight | 140 g | 148 g | Apple iPhone 4S is lighter than Apple iPhone 4S. |
| Body Colour | White | Black | Matte red | Gold | Silver | Space grey | Red | |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, glass | Glass, oleophobic coating, aerospace-grade 7000 Series aluminium | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Apple iPhone 8 is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IEC 60529 IP67 | |
| Repairability Index | - | 6.5 (out of 10) | |
| SAR Value | 1.19 W/kg (body), 1.18 W/kg (head) | 1.19 W/kg (head), 1.17 W/kg (body) | |
| Integrated Components | Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth hotspot, A-GPS/GLONASS receiver | - | |
| Connector Type | Dock connector - 30 pin dock connector Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Lightning | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Micro SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | - | Single-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Apple iPhone 4S | Apple iPhone 8 |
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| Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | Retina Display with IPS technology | Retina HD display with IPS technology | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 3.5" | 4.7" | Apple iPhone 8 has larger screen size than Apple iPhone 4S. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 960 x 640 pixels | 1334 x 750 pixels | Apple iPhone 8 has better screen resolution than Apple iPhone 4S. |
| Pixel Density | 326 ppi | 326 ppi | Both phones have the same pixel density. |
| Max Brightness | - | 625 cd/m² | |
| Contrast Ratio | 800:1 | 1400:1 | Apple iPhone 8 has better display contrast ratio than Apple iPhone 4S. |
| HDR | - | Yes | Apple iPhone 8 has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | - | HDR10 | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | Dolby Vision | |
| Display Features | - | Dual-domain pixels, Display Zoom, Reachability (screen shifting), True Tone display | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, scratch-resistant glass | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| PROCESSOR | Apple iPhone 4S | Apple iPhone 8 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Apple A5 | Apple A11 Bionic - with M11 motion | |
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| Processor Core Qty | Dual-core | - | |
| 64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | Apple iPhone 8 has 64-bit architecture. |
| MEMORY | Apple iPhone 4S | Apple iPhone 8 |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 8 GB | 64 GB | Apple iPhone 8 has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 4S. |
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| CAMERA | Apple iPhone 4S | Apple iPhone 8 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 8 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Apple iPhone 8 has better camera resolution than Apple iPhone 4S. |
| Sensor Type | BSI | BSI | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.4 | F/1.8 | Apple iPhone 8 has better lens aperture than Apple iPhone 4S. |
| Lens Construction | - | 6-element | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Apple iPhone 8 has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 5x | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | Panoramic pictures, landscape/portrait mode | Burst mode, Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Timer mode, tap to focus, Live Photos, Live Photos with stabilisation | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | Body and face detection | Both phones have face detection. |
| Light Source | LED light | True Tone quad LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Auto exposure, tap to control exposure for video or stills | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Cinematic video stabilisation, Focus Pixels, Cinematic video stabilisation, Playback zoom, Hybrid IR filter, Exposure control, noise reduction, geotagging, Continuous Auto Focus (CAF) |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 0 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 0.3 Megapixel | 7 Megapixel | Apple iPhone 8 has better front camera resolution than Apple iPhone 4S. |
| Sensor Type (Front) | - | BSI | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.2 | |
| HDR Mode (Front) | - | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | Burst mode, Timer mode, Live Photos | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Body and face detection | Apple iPhone 8 has face detection. |
| Light Source (Front) | - | Retina Flash | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | FaceTime HD camera, Exposure control, Auto image stabilisation |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple iPhone 4S | Apple iPhone 8 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | - | - | |
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| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Apple iPhone 8 can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 480 minutes | 840 minutes | Apple iPhone 8 has longer battery life when making calls than Apple iPhone 4S. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 480 min Standby: up to 200 hrs Continuous browsing (WCDMA): up to 6 hrs Continuous browsing (Wi-Fi): up to 9 hrs Playback (video): up to 10 hrs Playback (audio): up to 40 hrs |
Talk: up to 840 min Active online usage: up to 12 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 13 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 40 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Apple iPhone 4S | Apple iPhone 8 |
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| Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 3G | 4G | Apple iPhone 8 has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | iOS 7 | iOS 11 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Siri | |
| Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay | |
| Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS | A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Apple iPhone 4S | Apple iPhone 8 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, DC-HSDPA, LTE Advanced, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | - | Yes | Apple iPhone 8 has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Communication Features | Mobile Email client, Internet browser | - | |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Apple iPhone 4S | Apple iPhone 8 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AIFF, PCM, Audible, MP3, Apple Lossless, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC | Audible, MP3, FLAC, Apple Lossless, AC-3, AAC-LC, LPCM, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC, EAC3, HE-AAC v2 | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | AVI, MOV, M-JPEG, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V | M-JPEG, H.264, HEVC, MPEG-4 Part 2 |
| FEATURES | Apple iPhone 4S | Apple iPhone 8 |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, barometer | |
| Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader | |
| Personal Information Management | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock | - | |
| Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, E-911 compliant, multitasking, FaceTime, adjustable volume limit, Nike + iPod support, AirPlay wireless streaming, AirPrint wireless printing, iCloud Photo Sharing, Apple TV support (2nd, 3rd), video mirroring, CarPlay function, Family Sharing feature, QuickType keyboard | Multitasking, FaceTime, AirPrint wireless printing, iCloud Photo Sharing, AirDrop function, MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, iBeacon microlocation, CarPlay function, QuickType keyboard, Handoff, HomeKit, Apple TV support (2nd or later), Fast Charging, AirPlay 2 wireless streaming, Neural Engine |
| OTHERS | Apple iPhone 4S | Apple iPhone 8 |
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| Included Accessories | Stereo headset with remote control, USB cable, power adapter | Power adapter, Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IEC 60529 IP67, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
| Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | 35 °C | |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C | |
| Humidity Range Operating | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) |
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