Detailed review of iPhone 4S, domestic launch price exceeds 10,000

Foreword: On October 15th, the retail version of iPhone 4S officially came to China, just one day after the phone was launched overseas. We should really thank scalpers and domestic dealers for their cooperation, but with this At the same time, we are also watching helplessly as these profiteers are greedily squeezing the hard-earned money of the Chinese people.

Yes! The launch price of iPhone 4S (domestic today) is as high as 10,000 yuan, and this is just the price in the morning. The author visited the entire Zhongguancun store today and will now announce the detailed prices: the cost price of queuing up to buy the machine is around 5,000-6,000, and the price starts from 7,000 domestically. The current transaction price is between 9,000-16,500 yuan, but profiteers generally delay I won't sell it because the quantity arrived is too small (about a few dozen units).

▲The live evaluation is over, stay tuned for more reports

Tomorrow will be the first peak arrival period for iPhone 4S, and the price is expected to be reduced to around 7,000-8,000 yuan. However, the author still recommends that all fruit fans can wait patiently for a while, and the price range of 5,000-6,000 yuan is relatively reasonable.

After rambling for a long time, I just want the majority of netizens to calmly treat the launch of iPhone4S. Next, we will get to the main topic---iPhone4S review. If you have any questions about iPhone4S, you can submit them in the comments below the article. Or @IT168 official Weibo, @Apple Core Forum, @爱奇客, @app111.

IT168 Review We are reviewing the UK unlocked version of iPhone 4S. Let’s start with a few unboxing pictures (I have posted too many before, portal: iPhone 4S detailed unboxing). Things to note: 1. The power supply has a three-point plug, and the packaging box is thicker than the Japanese version; 2. You can barely use the Bumper (official protective cover), but a quarter of the mute button is covered by the cover, and it feels uncomfortable to toggle it. Good, but the lower volume button is completely malfunctioning (misplaced); 3. The headphone interface does not match the official protective case, but the headset can basically be inserted normally without affecting use.

It should also be pointed out that if the manufacturer reserves the upper and lower positions of the volume keys, it will not affect the use of third-party protective cases.

▲The packaging box is no different from the past, but the thickness is different, so don’t worry

▲Basic accessories, British version three plugs

▲White square The British version number is marked in the box. Please note B/A

▲The mute button and volume down button do not match the official Bumper case. Apple should redo it~

▲ The headphone jack doesn’t quite match, but it can be used

Can you tell the difference between iPhone 4S and iPhone 4?

It is really difficult to install B with iPhone 4S, because iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 are really long. They are so similar that they can almost be considered the same. Therefore, there is no difference between taking out an iPhone 4S in a public place and holding an iPhone 4 in your hand. It can only fill your own psychological satisfaction~

Of course, if you really want to show off, there is a way---turn on the Siri function and speak English to the iPhone 4S. Don't use an accent!

If the appearance of iPhone4S and iPhone4 are exactly the same, then It’s really a bit unfair to accuse iPhone4S. Although it’s hard to tell the difference at first glance, you can still find the differences through the following details. We found two iPhone4s, one black and one white, for reference. Please see the comparison chart below. ：

▲The unlocking interface + front-on comparison picture are exactly the same (the middle is iPhone4S, you can’t tell it~)

▲Unified upgrade to iOS5, enter the main menu interface, still the same There is no difference (the one in the middle is iPhone4S)

▲The main culprit of the mismatch between Bumper's official protective case and iPhone4S---the volume button of iPhone4S (top) has been moved downward

▲Right Side bezel comparison, iPhone4S (top) has one more black line (yellow circle) than iPhone4

▲Top bezel comparison, iPhone4S (top) has one less black line than iPhone4

▲Comparison of the bottoms, iPhone4S (top) and iPhone4 (middle, launched early this year) use five-star screws, while the iPhone4 (bottom) launched last year uses four-star screws

▲Comparison of numbers on the bottom of the back, iPhone4S (left) is A1387, iPhone4 (right) is A1332

To sum up: there are two best ways to distinguish iPhone4S and iPhone4: 1. Look at the back number, A1387 is iPhone4S; 2. Look The number of black lines, there are two black lines on the left and right sides of iPhone4S, and there is no black line on the top (actually Apple redesigned the antenna)

Preliminary analysis of the upgraded 8 million camera function interface

Compared with the previous generation, another major hardware parameter improvement of Apple iPhone 4S is mainly in the camera part. According to Apple’s official statement, iPhone 4S adopts “probably the best lens on today’s mobile phones”. In terms of parameters, the 5 million pixels of the iPhone 4 have been increased to the 8 million pixels of the iPhone 4S, and a new back-illuminated CMOS sensor has been adopted, which effectively increases the brightness by 73%, while the shutter speed is increased by 33%, and the photo sharpness is increased by 30%. As for the lens aperture, it has also been improved from F/2.8 on iPhone 4 to F/2.4 on iPhone 4S.

▲iPhone4S adopts what is probably the best lens on mobile phones today?

Having mentioned so many parameters, everyone must have expectations for the actual quality of photos, so let’s take a look at iPhone4 Let’s compare it with the iPhone 4S photo sample. During the test, the author will set both machines to automatic, turn off the HDR function, and will not undergo any post-processing other than adjusting the photo size.

▲iPhone4S photo-taking viewfinder interface

▲The settings of both machines are all automatic and the HDR function is turned off

Comparison of iPhone4S/iPhone4 photo sample

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Comparison summary of photo proofs

During the actual test process, iPhone4S has greatly improved in photo speed and continuous shutter speed. iPhone4S colors are fresher and more restored. Realism, sharpness and contrast have all been improved. And with the large F/2.4 aperture of iPhone 4S, the background blur effect is more obvious. In short, the camera function and sample quality have once again reached the highest level in the industry.

Siri voice control experience teasing Q&A test

Siri function is the most amazing upgrade of iPhone4S, although it does not currently support Chinese (now supports English, French, German, official today It is confirmed that Chinese will be added in 2012, good news!) But it can be said that without Siri, iPhone4S will be greatly eclipsed!

Is Siri really that magical? In the author’s opinion, the addition of Siri will be possible Humanity's usage habits of mobile terminals have once again changed, and the last change occurred in the touch-screen era ushered in by the first-generation iPhone.

The first time I used Siri, I felt very novel. I have never looked forward to communicating with a mobile phone so much. Siri is like your friend, yes, a friend! (Not when you are broken up) It’s a person O(?_?)O)

▲ Press and hold the Home button to start Siri and just ask questions

The method to start Siri is very simple, just press and hold the Home button. (As shown above)

Compared with traditional language control functions, Siri is smarter and more humane. The author tried to ask a few more funny questions, and Siri’s answers were witty and humorous. For example:

Q: Do you know Android?

Answer: I will search for you in Google (the browser will pop up automatically)

▲If you answer: I only know iOS and it’s funny~haha

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Q: I Love you

Answer: Impossible/Okay/Let’s start working...(I was rejected for the first time!! But the answer is different every time, haha)

▲The first time I answered impossible (impossible), the second time I said yes, and the third time I stopped, Siri is too messy

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Q: What do you think of iPhone5?

A: You can log on to Apple’s official website to check (in line with Apple’s consistent Rigorous style)

▲It is difficult to get secrets out of Siri

Under normal circumstances, Siri can answer these nonsensical questions. It makes sense, this is really a bit unexpected (I thought Siri would directly answer: sorry, I don't know), so if you answer some common and reasonable questions in life, how will Siri perform?

Siri voice control experience (2) Fuzzy query + traffic

Siri can answer most "serious" questions fluently, and the answers are relatively accurate, especially in some relatively simple and simple questions. Siri has shown strong intelligence on questions that are in line with human expression habits and have simple grammatical structures, such as:

Q: I am hungry (you don’t even need to say I want to eat for similar questions~)

Answer: I don’t know where you are, but I can help you find it... (The positioning of Siri in China has not yet been carried out, otherwise it will be very convenient)

▲Blurred, Siri can recognize colloquial questions

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Q: How is the weather today?

Answer: Directly call up the weather function interface (viewing pictures is very intuitive and convenient)

Ask about the weather: easy to understand with pictures and texts

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Q: What time is it now?

Answer: Directly access the time function interface (the picture is very intuitive and convenient)

< p>▲Inquiry time: Easy to understand with pictures and texts

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Q: Send a text message to XXX

Answer: Send your statement directly (no need to manually enter it while driving)

▲For users who often drive or are too lazy to type, voice text messages are really convenient

Siri supports both WiFi and 3G network modes. Needless to say, the former is free, but I believe many people are concerned about the billing of the latter.

According to the author's test, one voice message will consume 62KB. If calculated as 10 messages per day (excluding the traffic consumed by continuing to access the browser for query), the traffic consumed per month will reach 18.8MB, which is completely acceptable.

Summary:

1. Siri function is really smart and is a very convenient life assistant

2. Siri function is full of emotion, making the cold machine Become your friend

3. Although it does not support Chinese, Siri’s recognition rate for Chinese people speaking English is acceptable (this is not a good example, as long as the pronunciation of the words is standard, it is basically fine if you speak slowly) Question)

4. Siri, not just a voice assistant, may change our habits of using mobile terminals

5. Siri is not a universal tool, and the service promotion in China has not yet been At the beginning, it is best to treat it rationally

The improved design of the two sets of antenna combinations gets rid of the signal gate

Do you still remember the signals that caused a lot of hype when the iPhone 4 was released last year? When I got the iPhone 4S, the author I can’t wait to see the newly designed two sets of antennas. The previous iPhone 4 had two sets of antennas, the one on the left was for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and the one on the right was for mobile call signal reception. The newly designed two sets of antennas of iPhone 4S are used for reception and transmission respectively, and the two sets of antennas will intelligently switch. Apart from the first time, there is no difference in appearance.

▲Comparison of the newly designed antenna on the right side of the fuselage

▲Comparison of the newly designed antenna on the left side of the fuselage

Apple has redesigned the antenna of the iPhone 4S , claiming to have improved the signal strength. Due to limited time and environment, we have not tested the signal for the time being. However, we entered *3001#12345#* on the dialing interface to enter the engineering mode and took signal screenshots of iPhone4S and iPhone4. From this result, we can see that iPhone4S Better than iPhone4.

▲The larger the number in the upper left corner, the stronger the signal strength---iPhone4S (left), iPhone4 (right)

iPhone4S supports dual-mode China Telecom users can directly insert the card. ?

As we all know, the previous generation iPhone 4 launched two models with different network standards, one is WCDMA and the other is CDMA. But the new iPhone 4S supports both WCDMA and CDMA standards, and is a dual-mode mobile phone. As soon as this news came out, many domestic players were a little confused. When we buy an iPhone 4S in China, can we use a China Telecom SIM card?

▲Apple iPhone 4S supports dual-mode

Actually, iPhone4S does support both WCDMA and CDMA 3G network standards. However, foreign CDMA all uses number burning, but only China Telecom in China uses separate machine and card (that is, the SIM card needs to be inserted). Therefore, although the iPhone 4S has a SIM card slot, it is fully compatible with GSM/WCDMA. Foreign CDMA users can use it by burning a number, while domestic China Telecom users will still only be able to use it by burning a number.

▲Domestic telecom users cannot use it and can only burn their number

Cloud service iCloud

iCloud is a cloud service relaunched by Apple that integrates all users’ important information And stored on the network, so that you no longer need to rely on a computer to back up and synchronize data. Everything can be done with iCloud. For example, you can use the Purchased function to download previously purchased songs, and you can download them to every device that supports iCloud without having to use iTunes to synchronize them.

▲iCloud cloud service supports multiple iOS devices

However, although iCloud is very powerful in terms of functions, because this function is very dependent on the network, it is not suitable for some countries with poor network bandwidth. Say, using this feature will be a pain. Moreover, you must use more than two iOS devices to experience the powerful functions of iCloud, and Apple only provides users with 5GB of cloud space. If you need more space, you can only spend money to purchase more capacity.

▲5GB capacity per user can purchase more storage space

Free SMS iMessage

Apple’s FaceTime function makes video calls so interesting through WIFI, and it It’s still free. Especially for people in two places, the FaceTime function is easy to use and convenient. Now iOS 5 brings us a more detailed application: free text message iMessage. The only requirement is that both devices must be iOS systems and can be used through WIFI or 3G networks. A tool similar to BlackBerry BBM was born. iMessage makes communication between iOS users easier.

▲No settings are required, as long as both devices are iOS systems, you can use it to transfer pictures and text

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Dual-core speed test: Super iPhone 4 game screen decline

iPhone4S is equipped with the new A5 1GHz dual-core processor and integrates the GPU mode to bring more powerful processing speed and multimedia performance. Its hardware specifications are also second to none today. So, can it handle the popular game masterpieces nowadays? Compared with iPhone 4, what is the difference from the software startup speed to the smoothness of the game? Let’s take a look at the following two videos: From the following three videos It is not difficult to find in the video that iPhone4S, with its dual-core processor, is better than iPhone4 in terms of startup speed and smoothness.

Comparison of iPhone4S/iPhone4 map positioning function and camera shutter speed:

Comparison of game startup speed of "Asphalt 6 - Pursuit":

"Asphalt 6-Fire Chase" game startup speed comparison:

"Asphalt 6 - Pursuit" game smoothness experience:

"Asphalt 6 - Pursuit" has high-quality graphics, sound effects, and full 3D scenes that are shocking and gorgeous, and the performance of racing modeling also makes it amazing. People are very satisfied. During the game, the picture is smooth, the music is dynamic and powerful, and the delicate picture and expressiveness are definitely a good choice as a test game. So will there be any difference between iPhone4 and iPhone4S in terms of the fineness of game graphics?

▲Screenshots of the game interface of "Asphalt 6 - Pursuit" on iPhone 4S

▲Screenshots of the game interface of "Asphalt 6 - Pursuit" on iPhone4

Passed Comparing the screenshots below, we got the opposite result. The game screen of iPhone4 is more delicate than that of iPhone4S. The reason may be because although the GPU graphics processing power of iPhone4S has increased by 7 times, "Asphalt 6 - FireWire" The game itself is optimized based on the A4 processor, and the A5 dual-core processor cannot optimize its performance. Therefore, if you want to perfectly demonstrate the gaming performance of the iPhone 4S, you may need to wait a month or two for Apple to launch games optimized for the A5 processor. By then, screenshots may be compared and the results may be more fair.

Full text summary: Summary of iPhone 4S experience

iPhone 4S is here. After waiting for so long, many people are probably very anxious. Emotionally, I really have a strong impulse to buy, but the more this happens, the more rational we should look at it. Next, I will give you a brief summary of my experience in the few hours from purchase to use, for reference only.

▲iPhone for steve, have you felt the charm of iPhone4S?

1. About the price---it is available for 10,000 yuan and is extremely popular, but it is limited to this weekend. On October 16th, three unlocked versions of the Canadian version, the British version, and the Australian version will be available. Entering the Chinese market in large quantities, the price is expected to drop to 6,000-8,000 yuan. If you are not in a hurry, it is strongly recommended to wait for a while. The price below 6,000 yuan is more reasonable.

2. About taking pictures---The taking speed and continuous shutter speed have been greatly improved, the colors are fresher, the restoration is more realistic, the background blur effect is more obvious, the sharpness and contrast are All have improved. In short, the camera function did not disappoint players.

3. About Siri---it is fun and interesting, and will never become a useless function in daily life! However, for Chinese users, the frequency of use of Siri may not be very high, especially now that the language , When the network is not yet perfect, don’t expect too much from Siri.

4. About speed---According to the experience feedback of colleagues around me, the overall running speed of iPhone4S is 20% faster than iPhone4, especially the loading speed of large games and continuous shutter speed, A5 dual-core processing The device + iOS5 is really powerful! However, for those users who do not have high performance requirements, the current iPhone4 is acceptable. After all, there are still very few exclusive applications for iPhone4S.

The test of iPhone4S is just the beginning. Please continue to pay attention to the IT168 mobile channel for subsequent reports.