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Question

Should I get the new iPhone 4S 16gb or the iPhone 4 32gb?

Oct 4, 2011 10:05AM PDT

I know this seems like an obvious yes to the original iPhone 4, but am I really missing anything? I figure I can pick up a 32gb iPhone 4 for a lower price, because Verizon will be clearing shelves. Thanks for the answers and opinions!

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The iPhone 4S is a completely different phone.
Oct 4, 2011 10:38AM PDT

Although the case looks the same, the innards are completely different.

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In my opinion, you should NOT get the Iphone 4s!
Oct 5, 2011 1:15AM PDT

Firstly there are ONLY TWO differences between the 4 and the 4s
1) It is the A5 processor in contrast to the A4 processor, which in my knowledge is much faster. However, in iPhone 4 the A4 processor works perfectly fine without any lag..-according to what i my usage-
2) The camera, without a doubt, the camera on 4s is much better compared to the 4.. but in comparison to other smartphones on the market the iPhone 4 takes pretty decent photos and have fast shot to shot speed. Although the camera have a difference between 5 and 8 MP but, lets be honest unless you are a professional, which i doubt they would use an Iphone, you do not need a 8 MP camera.. The 5MP camera on the iPhone 4 is also quite decent and can take images without losing much detail..

In conclusion, there is not really much noticeable difference with both the 4 and 4s even though apple claims that on the inside it is totally difference. If you are using both phone with out anyone telling you one of which is the 4s you wont even notice the difference.

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How would the A5 Dual Core processor be slower
Oct 5, 2011 12:14PM PDT

than the A4?

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Thanks!
Oct 10, 2011 1:23PM PDT

Thanks for breaking it down! I was also wondering the same thing.

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Impact of iCloud
Oct 6, 2011 12:18AM PDT

I too wonder about this given that the iCloud service will affect one's decision insofar as onboard memory becomes less of a consideration.