Key Technological Differences Between iPhones

While many people love the iPhone, the main criticism is that Apple isn’t doing enough to change and update the phone. It is true that the design has remained consistent until the iPhone 5, but there are many major changes behind the scenes that have differentiated each iPhone. These are some of the key components that have been changed and updated with each new unit.

Processor

The CPU has been upgraded with every new iPhone. For example, the iPhone 5 is using the A6 1.3GHz CPU. Both the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S have an 800MHz processor, but they are not the same. The iPhone 4 uses the single-core A4 CPU while the iPhone 4S uses the dual-core A5 processor. The speed might be the same, but the A5 was tweaked to perform better.

This is an important change because iPhone owners love using apps, watching movies, and browsing the Internet. This requires a lot of power and only a good CPU can support this type of usage.

Internet Connectivity

It might seem unfathomable now, but the iPhone didn’t always connect to 3G or 4G networks. The first iPhone could only connect to a 2G network. This Internet connectivity was quickly improved so that users could download large apps within seconds instead of minutes. While many iPhones are able to connect to 3G networks, the downloading and uploading speeds have changed throughout the years.

For example, the iPhone 4 has average 3G connectivity. The iPhone 4S is also a 3G phone, but the speeds are very close to 4G connectivity, according to certain technical definitions. Every new iPhone has been able to access faster Internet speeds to better satisfy users.

Battery Life

The iPhone is known for having a powerful battery because most models can last at least six hours or longer. This is one of the key upgrades that is sure to get even better in the future. The iPhone 4 allows you to talk for about seven hours, but the iPhone 5 will last up to eight hours. The iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S have the same amount of talk time, but the iPhone 5 can last about two hours longer when it comes to browsing.

While it may not seem like a major upgrade from the iPhone 4S to the iPhone 5 in this respect, you have to remember that the iPhone 5 requires much more power for the larger screen, the 4G LTE connection, and many other features.

Camera

Another major selling point with the iPhone is its camera. Apple is constantly improving the quality of its camera so that you can take amazing snapshots and record HD videos. The iPhone 4 has a 5MP camera while the iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 have an 8MP camera. The iPhone 5 also has a better front-facing camera than the iPhone 4S so that video conversations look much better.

The camera software is also consistently upgraded with each new model. The iPhone 5 will shoot pictures much faster and with fewer lags than previous devices.

The iPhone's design hasn't changed much since its inception, but there are many differences between each model. Apple is constantly making the hardware faster and stronger so that you always have an unparalleled mobile experience. While many people complain that the iPhone hasn’t changed enough, the truth is that each new model has significant improvements when it comes to hardware and performance.

This article was contributed by CJ Gordon, gadget guru and Apple devotee. No matter what model your iPhone is, CJ suggests protecting your smartphone with Kensington iPhone cases, available at Kensington.com.