Apple iPhone 4 vs Apple iPhone 6s: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Apple iPhone 4 vs Apple iPhone 6s. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Apple iPhone 4Apple iPhone 4Global · 512MB · 16GB
Apple iPhone 6sApple iPhone 6sGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
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Apple iPhone 4
Apple iPhone 4
Global · 512MB · 16GB
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Apple iPhone 6s
Apple iPhone 6s
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 6.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 5.1Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 5.6Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 7.2 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 5.5 Battery

User reviews
User score
5.6
66 reviews
8.3
199 reviews

Technical specifications of the Apple iPhone 4 vs Apple iPhone 6s

Specs Apple iPhone 4 prices Apple iPhone 4
Global · 512MB · 16GB 		where to buy Apple iPhone 6s Apple iPhone 6s
Global · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 3.5" 4.7"
Resolution LowRes HD+
Usable surface 54% useful 65% useful
Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Dimensions 58.6 mm
115.2 mm
9.0 mm 		67.1 mm
138.3 mm
7.1 mm
Weight 137 g 143 g
Micro A4
Single-Core 		A9
Dual-Core
RAM 512 MB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 4.890
v? 		175.000
v8
Battery 1420 mAh 1715 mAh
Main Camera 1
4.9 Mpx · ƒ/2.8
iSight Camera (4)
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
iSight Camera (6s)
Selfie Camera SELF 0.3 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS iOS 7 iOS 15

Brand
Brand Apple Apple
Aliases -- A1633, A1688

Release Date
Release date June 2010,
13 years ago 		September 2015,
8 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Apple iPhone 4
Apple iPhone 6s
Apple iPhone 4
Apple iPhone 6s
Size
58.6 mm • 115.2 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
67.1 mm • 138.3 mm • 7.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 137 g 143 g
Usable surface 54 % 65 %
Materials - Aluminium alloy
Resistance - -
Colors
Gold

Silver

Gray

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 3.5" 4.7"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Resolution LowRes
640 x 960 px 		HD+
750 x 1334 px
Density 330 Pixels per inch 326 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1400:1 contrast ratio
  • Full sRGB standard
  • Retina HD display
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Force Touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.7
6.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.7
8.8
Is it comfortable?
7.3
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
5.9
8.1
Number of reviews
66 reviews
199 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Apple A4 APL0398 Apple A9
CPU 1x Cortex-A8 1.0 GHz 2x Twister 1.85 GHz
Type Single-Core Dual-Core
Manufacturing 45 nm 14 nm
64 Bits No Yes

Graphics
GPU PowerVR SGX535 PowerVR GT7600 6xCores

RAM
RAM 512 MB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
4.890
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 22% of devices
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175.000
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 56% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint No Yes, on the front

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
5.7
8.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
5.1
8.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
3.5
8.2
Number of reviews
66 reviews
199 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 4.9 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Apple iSight Camera (4) Apple iSight Camera (6s)
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.8 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO 64 - 1016 --
Pixel size 1.77 µm 1.19 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.2" 1/3.0"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Exposure compensation
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 0.3 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
82
Mobile
83
Photo
80
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
5.9
8.6
Quality of nighttime photos
4.3
7.0
Quality of selfies
4.7
7.9
Does it have a powerful flash?
5.6
8.1
Number of reviews
66 reviews
199 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE --
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B27 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC15 (1700/2100 AWS)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 2.1 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cell ID

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Proprietary
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Proprietary

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.930 W/Kg on head
0.740 W/Kg on body 		0.930 W/Kg on head
0.980 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.170 W/Kg on head
1.110 W/Kg on body 		1.120 W/Kg on head
1.140 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • TV-Out
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • TV-Out
  • UMA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
6.5
8.7
Quality of the GPS
6.4
8.7
And the WiFi?
7.0
8.7
Number of reviews
66 reviews
199 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
1420 mAh
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1715 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 25%
    Less than half day
  • 29%
    Less than a day
  • 26%
    One day
  • 15%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 14%
    Less than half day
  • 33%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 12%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
66 reviews
199 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • iOS 7.0.4
    iOS 7 , 10 years ago
  • iPadOS 15
    iOS 15 , 2 years ago
Google Services (official) -- --

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 29%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 50%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 21%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 15%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 72%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 57%
    Never
  • 13%
    Once a year
  • 24%
    Every six months
  • 6%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 51%
    Every six months
  • 41%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
66 reviews
199 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 95 --

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