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Speed Comparison Video of iPhone 4S and iPhone 4

YouTube user Eurosausage posts a comparison video highlighting how much faster the iPhone 4S is than the iPhone 4 at launching apps.


While app launching is a basic task that doesn't show off high-performance graphics and other capabilities, it is one of the most common tasks initiated by users that forces users to wait for the system. The video offers comparison of a significant number of apps, giving a good picture of the everyday performance improvements users can expect in upgrading from the iPhone 4 to the iPhone 4S.

(via @wcontemporary)

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Top Rated Comments

Asclepio Avatar
191 months ago
Amazing, Angry Birds load 0.5 sec. faster, it's time to upgrade.
Score: 23 Votes (Like | Disagree)
gmanist1000 Avatar
191 months ago
Do a 3GS vs iPhone 4S... then you'll see some differences :)
Score: 22 Votes (Like | Disagree)
191 months ago
this video illustrates more how fast the iPhone 4 is, not the 4s!
Score: 17 Votes (Like | Disagree)
191 months ago
Only major difference I saw was browser speed
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
191 months ago
Only a slight speed increase between opening those apps.

The real difference will be when devs write apps specifically for the iPhone 4S to make use of the better hardware.
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
191 months ago
Only major difference I saw was browser speed

Which in my opinion is the most important area.
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)