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Apple iPhone 4S 16GB

Average Customer Rating:
4.587 out of 5
4.6
 out of 
5
513 of 542(95%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.

iPhone 4S. Dual-core A5 chip. All-new 8MP camera and optics. iOS 5 and iCloud. And introducing Siri. It's the most amazing iPhone yet.

Siri.

Simply ask Siri to help you send messages, set reminders or search information. It understands not only what you say, but also what you mean, so you can speak naturally. It can even use information from your iPhone – such as your locations, contacts and contact relationships – to provide intelligent, personal assistance1.

Dual-core A5 chip.

iPhone 4S is the fastest, most powerful iPhone yet. The A5 chip delivers up to 2x faster performance, so it's quicker at launching apps, loading pages in Safari and taking photos. And with up to 7x faster graphics, gameplay is even more amazing2.

8MP camera and HD video recording.

With a custom-lens and a new 8-megapixel sensor, iPhone 4S takes photos unlike any you've ever seen from a mobile device. You can also record 1080p HD video with image stabilisation.

iOS 5.

iOS 5 is not only advanced, it's also incredibly easy to use. And with over 200 new features, including Notification Centre, Reminders and Twitter integration, iOS 5 makes iPhone even better.

iCloud.

iCloud stores your music, photos, documents and more, and wirelessly pushes them to all devices. Automatic, effortless and seamless – it just works. iCloud is the easiest way to manage your content, because now you don't have to3.

App Store.

Browse more than 500,000 apps on the App Store. You'll find great apps for just about anything: games, social networking, travel, business, news, weather, sport and more. Search category or check out the Top Paid and Top Free charts4.

Why you'll love an iPhone.

There are so many reasons why iPhone is the world's best-selling smartphone. It's so easy to use, you don't need a manual. The hardware and software are engineered by Apple to work together perfectly. And iPhone gives you truly long battery life. Some people settle for any smartphone. But iPhone owners love their iPhone5.

iPhone will lock itself to the network of the first SIM card that is used in the phone. Subsequently attempting to use it on any other network, for example by replacing the SIM card, may mean it becomes permanently unusable. SIM free iPhones can only be used with a UK-network SIM card, and will not accept foreign SIM cards.

1. Siri is available only on iPhone 4S and requires internet access. Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Mobile data charges may apply.
2. Compared with iPhone 4.
3. iTunes in the Cloud music feature are not currently available in all countries. iCloud requires iOS 5 on iPhone 3GS or later, iPod touch (3rd or 4th generation), iPad or iPad 2; a Mac computer with OS X Lion; or a PC with Windows Vista or Windows 7. Some features require a Wi-Fi connection. Some features are not available in all countries. Access to some services is limited to 10 devices.
4. Content sold separately. Available on iTunes. Title availability is subject to change. App count refers to the total number of apps worldwide.
5. Battery life varies by use and configuration.

Customer Reviews for Apple iPhone 4S 16GB
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Review 1 for Apple iPhone 4S 16GB
FEATURED REVIEW
Great phone packed with useful features
Steveflash89
from North Yorkshire
,07 November 2012
Bought this as I was looking to purchase a new smartphone and the deal I got on the contract for this phone was very good and suits me well. Love the features on the 4S especially Siri and the panoramic camera mode. Easy to use and great for keeping my life organised, ideally I'd want more battery life. Other than that nothing else to criticise at the moment...not an apple fanboy just like it for what it is a really good smartphone!
Age group: 18 - 29
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: intermediate
I use this product for: Personal
Overall 
5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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86 of 152 people found this review helpful.
Review 2 for Apple iPhone 4S 16GB
1 week
Kieeeee
from Runcorn
,17 May 2013
I have had it for a week an the button that changes the the phone from vibrate to loud has broke! Not happy at all. Also the battery is awful doesn't not Evan last 24 hours
Age group: 18 - 29
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: intermediate
I use this product for: Personal
Overall 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
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4 out of 5
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Battery life 
3 out of 5
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4 out of 5
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1 out of 5
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Review 3 for Apple iPhone 4S 16GB
Kelz2121
from Somerset
,16 May 2013
I enjoy using the phone I have recommended it to family members as well. I will also be telling my friends about the phone as well. It's great value for money and all and all it's a great phone
Age group: 30 - 39
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: beginner
I use this product for: Personal
Overall 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
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Review 4 for Apple iPhone 4S 16GB
Best Phone I Have Used
Chattyman94
from London
,16 May 2013
I Previously had an Apple iPhone when the 3g version was around and i loved it then. The iPhone range has gone strength to strength as i am so impressed with the iPhone 4S. It is simple to use and with the Apple app store there isn't anything that cannot be done on it. I have defiantly seen a speed and performance increase between this iPhone and the one i previously owned and would have no problem recommending this device to friends and family. In my opinion this is a great device. :D
Age group: 18 - 29
I have used this product for: 1-3 months
Expertise: novice
I use this product for: Personal
Overall 
5 out of 5
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4 out of 5
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0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Apple iPhone 4S 16GB
Fab!
Sausages1969
from Clitheroe
,16 May 2013
I was using a blackberry for the last 2years and the battery died, and my friends where telling me how good the iPhone was so I decided to get one and so glad I did.
Fabulous phone for all my needs I should have got one years ago!
Age group: 40 - 49
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: novice
I use this product for: Personal
Overall 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Ease of use 
5 out of 5
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Battery life 
2 out of 5
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Features 
5 out of 5
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Reliability 
5 out of 5
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Apple iPhone 4S 16GB
Beautiful phone, fantastic service
Kar
from North Yorkshire
,13 May 2013
I ordered the iphone 4s at 7.30 p.m. and received it the next day. What can I say? Great service, very fast delivery, thanks very much.
I love the phone, it is beautiful and does everything I want. The screen quality is amazing.
Age group: 40 - 49
I have used this product for: 1-3 months
Expertise: intermediate
I use this product for: Personal
Overall 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Apple iPhone 4S 16GB
Worst Phone Ever
Bubbles
from North Wales
,13 May 2013
Thought I was doing the right thing moving from a Samsung Galaxy 2 to Iphone 4s, what a mistake, the phone screen is too small and I found the phone very disappointing, hence I have returned the phone and now progressing my order for a Samsung Galaxy 4S
Age group: 50+
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: intermediate
I use this product for: Personal
Overall 
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Ease of use 
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Battery life 
1 out of 5
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Features 
4 out of 5
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Reliability 
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Apple iPhone 4S 16GB
Good buy
Zara
from Havant
,11 May 2013
Really good contract, definitely worth the money and overall a great phone , people looking for a easy to use phone should consider this phone as the contract if affordable and nothing needs to be paid for unless your monthly pay ,
Age group: Under 18
I have used this product for: 1-3 months
Expertise: intermediate
I use this product for: Personal
Overall 
4 out of 5
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Battery life 
3 out of 5
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4 out of 5
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Review 9 for Apple iPhone 4S 16GB
great buy
biddy
from Birmingham
,11 May 2013
Early days yet but cant find any fault with my purchase. It is easy to carry around got all the apps i need.Good price and good value for money.I fully recommend any body to buy this model.
Age group: 18 - 29
I have used this product for: less than a month
I use this product for: Personal
Overall 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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Battery life 
5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 10 for Apple iPhone 4S 16GB
i phone 4s
pup
from lancashire
,11 May 2013
I no longer have this phone i took it back to car phone warehouse it was a rubbish phone i dont agree u should have to pay for apps wen android havevfree apps
 
My Product Recommendations
 
Age group: 40 - 49
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: beginner
I use this product for: Personal
Overall 
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Review 11 for Apple iPhone 4S 16GB
Improvement over 3GS
UJM
from Bournemouth
,11 May 2013
Great phone with great camera. The battery life seems to be a backward step over the iPhone 3GS but this can be tweaked by reducing screen brightness and active apps. Overall a belter of a phone!
Age group: 40 - 49
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: intermediate
I use this product for: Personal
Overall 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Ease of use 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Battery life 
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Features 
5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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Review 12 for Apple iPhone 4S 16GB
Great phone!
Sherwood
from London
,07 May 2013
This phone is amazing! As always, Apple have a masterpiece, and this is possibly the best iPhone out there. For me, no phone comes close to the Apple iPhone and this phone shows exactly why.
Age group: 18 - 29
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: expert
I use this product for: Personal
Overall 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Ease of use 
5 out of 5
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Battery life 
5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
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2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Review 13 for Apple iPhone 4S 16GB
Great Phone!!
Angelina
from London
,03 May 2013
Had my iPhone 3s till I dropped it one too many times, loved it & was loath to replace it, didn't want the 5 as wanted something compatible with my docking stations so opted for the 4s, great little phone and replaces my much loved & missed 3s nicely... A case is a must though as this isn't as robust as the 3s
 
My Product Recommendations
 
Age group: 40 - 49
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: intermediate
I use this product for: Personal
Overall 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Ease of use 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Battery life 
5 out of 5
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Features 
5 out of 5
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Reliability 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Review 14 for Apple iPhone 4S 16GB
Great choice
Slippers
from South East
,01 May 2013
Was not going to pick an iPhone for my upgrade due to it brig a common phone everyone does! But know I know why! It is great to have and you can download apps for anything you can think of!! Amazing!!
Age group: 18 - 29
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: novice
I use this product for: Personal
Overall 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Ease of use 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Battery life 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Features 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Reliability 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
1 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Review 15 for Apple iPhone 4S 16GB
Shiny!
ANDYMO1962
from READING
,01 May 2013
Loving my new iPhone 4S. Smoother, quicker with much more memory than my previous 3GS. But still loving the continuity of look and feel- it addresses the only issues I had with the 3.
Age group: 50+
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: expert
I use this product for: Personal
Overall 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Ease of use 
5 out of 5
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Battery life 
5 out of 5
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Features 
5 out of 5
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Reliability 
5 out of 5
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Apple iPhone 4S 16GB
Awesome
Wilkins76
from Swindon
,01 May 2013
As always the iPhone never fails to amaze me. Does everything you expect and more. There are so many accessories and apps available for the phone. When my contract expires soon I shall be getting another iPhone 4S rather than the iPhone 5 as it will save me changing all my chargers etc.
Age group: 30 - 39
I have used this product for: 1-2 years
Expertise: intermediate
I use this product for: Personal
Overall 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Ease of use 
5 out of 5
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Battery life 
5 out of 5
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Features 
5 out of 5
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Reliability 
5 out of 5
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Apple iPhone 4S 16GB
Amazing phone
Doris
from Nottingham
,01 May 2013
So glad I finally decided to get a iphone 4s. Its great and easy to use. Its an amazing piece of technology. Would recommend it to everyone. I couldn't believe how much I could get from a phone until I got the iphone 4s. I can find anything out at a touch of a button.
Age group: 40 - 49
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: beginner
I use this product for: Personal
Overall 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Ease of use 
5 out of 5
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Review 18 for Apple iPhone 4S 16GB
perfect
xana
from London
,01 May 2013
is an iphone... I guess no one could possible use an android smartphone as soon as they landed their hands on an iphone.
I've used a android device for a couple of years and this is quite better.
Age group: 30 - 39
I have used this product for: 1-2 years
Expertise: intermediate
I use this product for: Personal
Overall 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Ease of use 
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Review 19 for Apple iPhone 4S 16GB
Great phone
Kimbo
from N Ireland
,01 May 2013
Great phone, nice size. Does all you would expect it to do!! Battery is sometimes hard to judge, some days it goes down quicker than others. Access to plenty of apps to download depending on what your after with plenty of storage space. Has a very good Internet connection compared to other phones I have had on the same network. Would recommend this phone to friends
Age group: 30 - 39
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: novice
I use this product for: Personal
Overall 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Ease of use 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Battery life 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Features 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Reliability 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 20 for Apple iPhone 4S 16GB
Perfect buy
Haylz
from Berkshire
,01 May 2013
Brilliant, exactly what I was looking for. Reliable and easy to use. Would highly recommend. Only bad thing I would say is that the screen looks like it would scratch easily but that can be easily avoided with screen protectors
Age group: 18 - 29
I have used this product for: less than a month
Expertise: intermediate
I use this product for: Personal
Overall 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Ease of use 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Battery life 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Reliability 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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