Apple iPhone 4S 16GB vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better RAM than Apple iPhone 4S 16GB. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better resolution of 2868 x 1320 than Apple iPhone 4S 16GB which has resolution of 960 x 640. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 4S 16GB
| Name | Apple iPhone 4S 16GB | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
| RAM | 512 MB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 3.5 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 1432 mAh | 5391 mAh |
| Camera | 8 MP | 48 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 3949 | Rs. 179900 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October, 2011. The cost of Apple iPhone 4S 16GB is Rs. 3949. The launch Date of the second phone is September 09, 2026. The Expected cost of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is Rs. 179900.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 4S 16GB's 3.5 inch screen. Apple iPhone 4S 16GB has LCD Screen type where as Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has OLED Screen type. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has display density of 460 PPI & Apple iPhone 4S 16GB has only 330 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.7% than Apple iPhone 4S 16GB's ~ 54%. Apple iPhone 4S 16GB has 3:2 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 4S 16GB's lower 512 MB RAM. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 4S 16GB (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 48 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 4S 16GB's 8 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 18 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 4S 16GB's 0.3 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has iOS Operating System but the first one runs on version 5 and the second one on 27 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Apple iPhone 4S 16GB | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 4S | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | No | Yes |
| Sim Size | Micro SIM | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October, 2011 | September 09, 2026 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 58.6 x 115.2 x 9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 140 g | 240 g |
| Colors | Coffee Brown, Purple, Burgundy | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 3.5 inches, 640 x 960 pixels | 6.9 inches, 1320 x 2868 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 330 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 54% | ~ 90.7% |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield 2 | |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits max brightness (typical); 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 3,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness | |
| HDR Support | Yes | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes | |
| Color Gamut | Wide Colour (P3) | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass, Oleophobic Coating | Anti-reflective coating |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 512 MB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes 14.4 Mbps Download 5.8 Mbps Upload | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75), TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO | |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 | Yes, v6.0 |
| USB | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC), Digital compass, Wi-Fi, Cellular, iBeacon micro-location |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Cooling System | VC Cooling | |
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Apple N1 Wireless Networking Chip, Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband Chip | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 8 MP | 48 MP ƒ/1.6-4 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Image stabilizer, Face detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus | dual-tone , HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 120 fps UHD, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 0.3 MP | 18 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v5, upgradable to v9.3.5 | iOS v27 |
| Chipset | Apple | Apple A20 |
| CPU | 1 GHz, Dual Core Processor | Hexa Core Processor |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX543MP2 | Apple GPU (8-core graphics) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 (Safari) | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Recording, Voice Commands, Calendar, YouTube Player | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, eAAC, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless) | AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio playback |
| Video | MPEG4, H.264, Motion JPG, MOV | HEVC, H.264, AV1 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 1432 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5391 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| StandBy Time | 200 hours | |
| Talk Time | 14 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 40 hours | |