Which is better - the iPhone 4S or the iPhone 5?

[ak_r7]

Hi all,
I am an android user (note 2) planning to move to iphone. Wanted to know which phone is better 4s or 5?
My usage would include a few phone calls a day, email sync, texts, little of Facebook and twitter. Would also be taking a considerable amount of pics, and using maps once a while.
I intend to use the device for at least 1.5 to 2 years.
(Due to budget constraints, I am planning to buy a used iphone which is under warranty.personally, I like iphone5 but apple says no warranty extension once default 1 year warranty goes out. So I am a bit confused. Also read in forums that 4s is facing many issues like wifi graying out and battery drain with ios 7.0.4. )

Please advise.

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[Suwong]

iPhone 5 is still a very good smart phone.

 

[lmpotthoff]

My friend just bought a 4s for $.99 from ATT. I play with it quite a bit and it handles apps and functions just fine from what I can tell. If you're looking fora phone to last 2 years though, you may want the 5 since there will be more iOS updates that may not work well with the 4s.

 

[kataran]

The 5 hands down

Reason coming from the Note 2 the i5 screen will work better for you and it's a very capable solid device that will be supported a lot longer than the 4s


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[pr1nce]

The iPhone 4S is a fine device. However, if you're planning to use the device for a couple of years I would go with the iPhone 5.

 

[Elizabeth2]

Hi all,
I am an android user (note 2) planning to move to iphone. Wanted to know which phone is better 4s or 5?
My usage would include a few phone calls a day, email sync, texts, little of Facebook and twitter. Would also be taking a considerable amount of pics, and using maps once a while.
I intend to use the device for at least 1.5 to 2 years.
(Due to budget constraints, I am planning to buy a used iphone which is under warranty.personally, I like iphone5 but apple says no warranty extension once default 1 year warranty goes out. So I am a bit confused. Also read in forums that 4s is facing many issues like wifi graying out and battery drain with ios 7.0.4. )

Please advise.

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Welcome to iMore ak_r7
Go get yourself that iPhone 5! You will love it.

 

[rayz336]

Welcome to iMore, definitely grab the iPhone 5 over the 4S at this point

 

[sanc333]

If you buy a 4S now then i feel the screen size change would be way drastic for you considering you use a Note 2. Plus 4S will not receive updates beyond iOS 8. So it would be wise to go for the 5.


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[nikkisharif]

Welcome to iMore!!! You should definitely go with the 5...it's a great phone


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[ak_r7]

Thank you all for your valuable suggestions. I will let you people know when I get an iPhone 5

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[pearlyrob]

If you can afford the 5, go for it. If you get the 4s, it's still a great product. I loved mine.

 

[TiredOfPhoneWar]

Iphone 5 and let us know how it works for you

 

[ak_r7]

I played with iphone5 today at an apple showroom. .man I gotta tell..Apple is a different league. .android is good but I am bored with it after using for 3 years..I have an I pad mini and I love it. Gonna join iphone family soon..I can't carry the big *** android or wait months for update..
Iphone5 soon

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[kataran]

I played with iphone5 today at an apple showroom. .man I gotta tell..Apple is a different league. .android is good but I am bored with it after using for 3 years..I have an I pad mini and I love it. Gonna join iphone family soon..I can't carry the big *** android or wait months for update..
Iphone5 soon

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Great Choice


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[taz323]

Welcome and iPhone 5 is a great device.

 

[EauRouge]

iphone 5, it will have a much longer lifespan than the 4s (ie you'll feel it is still 'relevant')

 

[ak_r7]

Hi all,
So I managed to get the 32gb iphone5...all I can say is I am loving it

 

[Spencerdl]

Good choice and welcome to iMore. Lots of good people and good info here. Hope to see you around the iMore site .......ENJOY

 

[zdn1042]

Great choice! Glad to hear you're liking it!

 

[zerog46]

Good choice.