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| Product | Apple iPhone 4S (16GB - white, Sprint)  | Apple iPhone 5 | Apple iPhone 4S (16GB - black, Sprint) | HTC One | Apple iPhone 4S (16GB - black, Verizon Wireless) |
| Price | $99.00 to $389.99 | $99.99 to $719.00 | $99.00 to $402.00 | $99.99 to $649.99 | $99.00 to $599.00 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 2.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 4.5 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Release date | October 14, 2011 | September 21, 2012 | October 14, 2011 | April 19, 2013 | October 14, 2011 |
| Bottom line | The
iPhone 4S isn't the king of cell phones, but it's part of the royal family nonetheless. Even without 4G and a giant screen, this phone's smart(ass) voice assistant, Siri, the benefits of iOS 5, and its spectacular camera make it a top choice for anyone ready to upgrade. | The
iPhone 5 completely rebuilds the iPhone on a framework of new features and design, addressing its major previous shortcomings. It's absolutely the best iPhone to date, and it easily secures its place in the top tier of the smartphone universe. | The
iPhone 4S isn't the king of cell phones, but it's part of the royal family nonetheless. Even without 4G and a giant screen, this phone's smart(ass) voice assistant, Siri, the benefits of iOS 5, and its spectacular camera make it a top choice for anyone ready to upgrade. | A few quibbles notwithstanding, the powerhouse HTC One is a beautifully crafted, near-ideal smartphone. | The
iPhone 4S isn't the king of cell phones, but it's part of the royal family nonetheless. Even without 4G and a giant screen, this phone's smart(ass) voice assistant, Siri, the benefits of iOS 5, and its spectacular camera make it a top choice for anyone ready to upgrade. |
| Service Provider | Sprint Nextel | AT&T | Sprint Nextel | AT&T | Verizon Wireless |
| Band / mode | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 / CDMA2000 1X 1900/800 | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 / CDMA2000 1X 1900/800 | Info unavailable | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 / CDMA2000 1X 1900/800 |
| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n | Info unavailable | Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Weight | 4.9 oz | 3.95 oz | 4.9 oz | 5.04 oz | 4.9 oz |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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Apple iPhone 4S compare (16GB - white, Sprint)
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