Product reviewsApple iPhone 4s 16GB Smartphone - Black (Unlocked)

Good value

I've avoided a smart phone because, being retired, I have no real need for one and I much prefer using the full size keyboard and large vdu of my std desk top PC. Morover, I can repair/update my PC at moderate cost which I can't easily do on a smartphone (I'm a retired electronics design engineer).

What also put me off was the thought of carrying several £100 worth of electronics but for £30 it was worth a punt.

It's taken me over a week to get a replacement SIM with my phone number but now I've tried it as a phone and it works very well and is easier to use than my old Nokia. However, even without the SIM fitted it's still useful with a wifi connection and as a navigation aid (map and compass).

The battery life is not huge but more than adequate on standby. I'm just checking it as I write and it will be easily OK for 24 hours and possibly longer. In any case batteries are available and I'm confident I can repalce it if necessary.

I cansider it excellent value for moneyRead full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: uk-phone-shop

Limited by today's standards.

Battery life is poor you can run it down drastically with very little use. Doing anything on this phone is slow, noticeably slow. Its a very smart compact little phone with a big brand name however it will fail to impress by today's standards. OK I guess for occasional use but for moderate use or if you consider using it for email or maps you won't want to be far from a charger.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: think4price

Shame about the battery

This is my first smartphone and because I am a skinflint, it is an old, unlocked model. I wanted a phone which fitted in my pocket like all the other phones, so its size is perfect for me. Because it is a 4s, it has Siri which is a really efficient voice recognition system that allows you to speak to write texts etc. I was pretty quick with ordinary keypads, but the touch-sensitive little one on the iPhone 4s slowed me right up. I tried out Siri with a text, not thinking it would work properly, but it is really good, and doesn't need to be introduced to the talker.

I am still feeling my way around the world of iPhones, but I am getting used to it pretty quickly. I have always used Macs, so I sort of understand their way of designing things. At 65 years old, I have left it a bit late to be of any use in most reviews on these products, but this could be to someone like me, buying an old model.

The worst thing about these 4s is the battery life. You can actually watch the power drain when using them, 45%...40%...35%... and I was so shocked that I had to go to the net to see if this was normal or not. It is, but I am told the later models (6s) are not so bad. I am not so sure you could watch an hour's worth of video on it without draining it completely, and sometimes it refuses to take a charge. I am also having difficulty syncing it with my desktop, but that could just be me.

Apart from that it's a great little phone and I like it a lot.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: universalgadgets01

Way to go for my lifestyle.....iPhone 4s 16g

Although the market is becoming flooded with smartphones lately, Apple has been there from the start. I really only had a look at a couple of others and Samsung in particular.....I was torn! I would be replacing an iphone 3gs which I loved anyway but it was only 8g and that was all but gone. A serious consideration for me though was that I am a very keen cyclist and the phone would be spending a lot of time crammed into a small back pocket. The Samsung was thinner, lighter, but considerably larger. Probably more vulnerable to damage should I fall-off. I am happy with my decision for that.
Although I am not a geek and hardly use it for its enormous potential, it is fast, extremely clear screen and the apps are endless to suit all and every occasion. I protect it in a rubberised armour case when on my bike,which is a good decision given the price of this wonderful technology.
The battery life is far superior to my old 3gs but still requires a daily top-up most days. It is recommended by the way to 'top-up' rather than let the battery run fully low, except for once every month or two. The battery will last longer.
Several of my friends now have these phones and they all love them dearly.
Have fun....notes strapped to pigeons legs are definately on the way out.Read full review...

nice phone

This is the first time I have had a decent phone, I am still feeling my way around it,i love the way it feels in my hand the sound it makes when I switch it off, I like the fact that it is very clear to read out side I'm not sure how long the battery should last, if just using as a phone I think the battery last quite well if using the internet not so long,i am happy with this phone very pleased better than expected.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: techbidders

I Phone 4GS

Battery life lasts about a day but thats normal for an iphone.
Phone picks up wi fi in the house saving me going on computer.
Use it as a house phone and it gives me podcasts and emails.
Can listen to podcasts with headphones
Cracked the back glass when it was dropped but still useable.
For a £50 phone i am happy with it .Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: YJdKd5eQSKu@Del...

i-phones (4S) at a fantastic price

I still can't quite get over that I have an I-phone for an amazing price and to such good quality.
It was locked to Vodafone which was fine. I purchased a SIM card to go with it and that was easy to assemble. Be careful that if you don't want DATA turn it off or if you do look for a special offer on Vodafone. Everything works beautifully, has an amazing amount of APPS to work with and the battery life is great. Thank you to this company who refurbish I-phones and recycle them for use. Don't be put off buying an out of date I-phone, the 4S is as good as the latest phones Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: dynamic_computi...

An excellent phone the Apple 4S is a phone I would choose every time.

A really great phone with all the features you could ever want. I purchased this phone to replace my HTC Desire HD which I found a little large to carry around in my pocket. The first thing I noticed about the Apple 4S was the quality of build and a size that fits perfectly in your hand, the screen is amazingly clear and the colours are very vibrant. The installed apps are great and with many to choose to add on from the apps store starting at just 69p, calls are clear and have no drop off. The introduction of "Siri" in this model makes a big difference and is extremely easy to use, battery life on standby is excellent and under heavy use still performed well, the only thing I did not like is that the battery is not replaceable.
Overall I would highly recommend this phone.Read full review...

Iphone 4s

Hi when buying my new second hand iPhone from Barbados I didn't realize the importance of the operating system (iOS)on looking into things I became worried that I'd bought a defunct phone for £41 plus postage.
The phone's (iOS) is as updated as it can ever be due to apples newer models running on a modern (iOS) but I'm very pleased I have a ,"small smart iPhone in perfect grade a# condition as it was described for a fraction of the price of a new phone in the future it may not run the internet as well as modern iPhones but it'll still be of great use in my pocket as a phone ,notebook,diary,compass,music player,camera , Endless uses a pocket sized computer no bigger than my wallet I'm glad I bought from Barnardo's and at a fair price many thanks Mark.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: barnardos_charity

It's an iPhone 4S, what more can I say

I think devices like this are ridiculously over-priced but buying from eBay worked out perfectly.
The speed of the iPhone is impressive, having previously used a 3G, Nokia N97 & HTC Desire S, it's really incomparable to those in every way because it is so superior.
I am by no means an Apple fanatic, but having said that I can understand why people buy into the hype.
I do prefer iOS to Android although there is very little difference at the end of the day, and well, Symbian OS again compares in no way whatsoever.
If I did not already have a fairly large catalog of apps from Apple I would have considered other units, such at the Galaxy S2 or the new HTC One, however I am very happy with this unit and would recommend it to anyone who is more than happy to spend a wad on oneRead full review...