Powerful Smartphone - not perfect but close to the ideal

A foreword is allowed: the modern smartphones are more like a Pocket PC as a phone, you should include in the assessment and especially when viewed in terms of battery performance. That to which these devices afford to be able the current battery technology is not yet fully support and afford, no matter which mobile phone manufacturers to give the preference unfortunately. Sure, there are differences.

And if a modern smartphone is maxed leistungstechnisch, increasingly depends on the app's numerous to use.

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But now to the iPhone 4S:

In appearance, the scientific community was initially disillusioned because it had been waiting for an iPhone 5 with a new design. Instead of 4 has been upgraded and improved in detail.

### Design, processing and haptics ###

For me, the design, even after more than a year of the show not ausgelutscht, no, it still looks contemporary and fresh. The build quality is fantastic and the price is reasonable. Genuine glass and aluminum CNC gefästes ensnared hand. Even viewed under the microscope, the material quality and processing works perfectly. 5 star +

Haptic seen top, though the hard edges are more the style. Curves like the old 3G feel slightly grip-friendly. 4 stars for the haptics

### Hardware and software ###

With the new powerful dual-core processor and new graphics chip Much to run faster and faster than its predecessor the iPhone 4. In everyday life, however, the differences are marginal. Only in a direct comparison can be seen that the 4 S a brisk Mü's app opens and calculates navigations bit faster. But you have to say, both units 4 and 4S place such a fast performance on the day that stuttering, or about a "snagging" etc. almost never occurs. System crashes are unknown in principle and if so, it is at best on the app being used. However, when it comes to Internet performance, the 4 S swinging on to absolute maximum performance, barely a mobile device is faster to business. 5 stars for it

The LCD screen leaves a mixed picture. Bright, bold colors and super sharp, with extreme resolution but unfortunately only 3.5 inches in size, the competition already countered 4 inch and larger displays, but not necessarily with this resolution. Nevertheless, you can take the seemingly "small screen" excellent deal, especially since the entire device is advised not too big. Kokurrenzprodukte have meanwhile been adopted unimagined proportions and are more like a Tab as a mobile phone. Tip for cleaning: Do not use cleaning agents of any kind, a good microfiber cloth is enough and the screen over and over again in the new splendor! 4 stars

Some users have complained a poor battery performance. The reasons are partly unknown, some suspect a software bug, sometimes the phenomenon occurs not on. My unit had from the outset in so far no significant problems. Apple already offers a software update to version iOS 5.0.1. It is also true, and this is true for almost all smartphones on the market, the more power in the form of GPS, graphics, network connections, etc. is retrieved, the faster the battery is depleted. When making use of all radio devices, Internet downloads and extensive Games of the battery is around 6 to 7 hours on end. With normal use and waiver of various services, such as the constant comparison of time and position to get loose during the day. In Idle mode, I can stretch it on good two days. This is fully ok for small internal battery and the power supply. But the manufacturer should upgrade in the near future here. Who the battery power is not enough, should resort to a battery case, offers there to Hauf. 3 stars

With the iOS operating system in conjunction with the iTunes program and the tethered App Store from Apple, you get a powerful software system to complete the hand, which is in perfect harmony with each other and above all works! However, it thereby also buys some limitations, though Apple has with the new iCloud offer a bit, at least the backup and storage functions easier. Unlike Android you can not individualize and customize as much with the iOS, unless subjecting the system a so-called "jailbreak" in German a "cracking" software barriers and switches the phone so entirely free. But goes off the equipment warranty. At present, for the 4 S no jailbreak available, but that's just a matter of time. For me this is not an option because I'm with the given options already very satisfied.
By perceived by many users as a nannying Apple's philosophy, however, has the advantage that the possibility or danger to catch malware or virus apps is very low. Unlike the Android system, which is completely open gestalltet and partly by user demands more attention, proving what many antivirus apps, etc. that are completely alien or Apple currently still appear unnecessary. Ultimately it does not matter which one Datenkrake devotes itself, Google, Apple or Microsoft or RIM about.

But even without jailbreak you can customize already on 4 and S Much change, also called. "Hot or Quickbutton" are possible. Dealing with the App Store through iTunes and the administration is sometimes easy. Annoying is so far the lack of direct USB interface and Bluetooth can not be used for transferring data within a device group. But the Bluetooth restriction also has security advantages because when one has forgotten times BT off, can log no foreign users via this interface and spy on the data. The system also has a search function of the iPhone with the possibility of remote blocking and deletion is connected, a big advantage when the device is lost and if you want to protect your data from unauthorized access. The mobile phone is of course does not bring back. Once bought an app you can play this over and over again, even after a backup or crash the entire system, nothing is lost. This also works across all devices between iPhone, iPad and iPod. For the smooth software appearance, albeit with certain specific limitations, in the sum of no less than 4 stars.

The ingenious iCloud deserves an extra star. I take it gladly and often. With appropriate wireless connection any time a backup and upgrade is possible even without iTunes (on the air) of the software. In addition, all data, images, contacts in the "data cloud" stored ("mirrored") and transferred to any Apple device or the domestic MS-PC (corresponding iCloud access program, for example, be obtained from Chip.de, provided). 5GB iCloud storage are free at fortuitous need you can buy extra storage capacity to do so. The installed on the mobile apps consume the way no iCloud storage. The already installed 16GB onboard memory banks of "Standart" iPhone 4S enough scope for their own data without iCloud. Unfortunately Apple waived continue to a microSD - connection via Extra Slot. The 32 GB and even more so the 64GB - version of the 4S then go all right in's money and are only recommended for people with high memory requirements. Normal users can confidently rely on the 16 GB version, the amount of memory is sufficient to fully.

Siri, the glorified Apple new user function, leaves me even an unfinished impression. It is still a beta version. Many commands flaps well, but often the system is plentiful overburdened, also is a fixed Internet connection are needed, because the commands and voice requests are managed and controlled by external servers. Questions such as the weather and existing contacts and creating memories, notes and the points of the morning alarm clock, meanwhile, fold up quite well. The general thrust is clear, however, systems such as Siri will change the mobile market and the sustainable equipment. I leave it even without evaluation.

### The most important on a mobile phone, the Telefonierfunktion ###

The reception folding well even in poorly served areas, the problems of the Ur-4p are the 4 S Thanks to new antenna architecture completely alien. Voice quality is good to very good. The contact lists are well established and can be fed with lots of information, the then prima Siri can access. A "favorites list" is just as much about how to navigate from the contacts out, provided corresponding navigation app. With a so-called. "Quick Button" app can also be illustrated Contact app's create, which makes the call or calls even easier.

Weather, clock, calendar, voice recorders features are integrated as well as the new message summary that can be drawn about the known surface.
For these functions in the sum like 4 stars.

### Camera function ###

With the 4 S also improved main camera with LED flash kept moving into the unit. With impressive 8 MP can achieve quite good and sometimes very sharp snapshots. Thus you erpart a small pocket or compact camera. At the photo service of a true SLR like Nikon or Canon imaging performance comes close not even begin, that would be presumptuous, by the way, does not create a cell phone camera. Very good also the possibility is resolved to spite lock screen or mobile phones, can make independent images: simply double the Home button and you can already losknipsen, a time-consuming unlocking is not needed, so no situation is photographically lost. The trigger can also use the volume key. As I said, good usable photos are no problem and these are the results qualitatively much better than images from the Ur-4p (which were already very good).
5 Stars

Video I have not used and can not be evaluate.

### Price-Performance ###

Apple devices have over a long period rather stable prices. The closest competitor product (such as a Samsung Galaxy S II) usually cost as much as far as the iPhone 4 S is in good company, though the iPhone is quite expensive. However, for the performance offered bandwidth, excellent workmanship and high-quality materials as well as the easy operation and excellent performance can still forgive good conscience for the 16 GB version 3 stars in this discipline.
If you want more memory power, must, as already mentioned access much deeper into their pockets. However, the standard quite sufficient 16GB For Otto-Normal-consumer.

### Conclusion ###

Looking for people who want a simple to use, yet high quality, smartphone with enormous power and innova animal facilities (Siri, iCloud and high resolution camera), the 4S is a real alternative. Users who also appreciate an extremely extensive app store with a straightforward scope of services, with this mobile phone is also very good advice. I want the device no longer miss and would recommend it unreservedly. The security of iOS system in conjunction with the admit restrictive, App-Control by Apple are currently more important to me, any decision as absolute freedom with all the inherent Risikien an Android system, but which must in itself. Maybe I change at some point the system, developments continue to fall, but at the moment I am more than satisfied with the iPhone 4S.

4 "+" star of this performance