iPod touch (4th generation) - Technical Specifications

Color

  • White

  • Black

Capacity1

8GB

32GB

64GB

Size and Weight2

  • Height: 4.4 inches (111.0 mm)

  • Width: 2.32 inches (58.9 mm)

  • Depth: 0.28 inch (7.2 mm)

  • Weight: 3.56 ounces (101 grams)

Wireless3

  • 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz only)

  • Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR

  • Maps-location based service4

  • Nike+ support built in5

Display

  • 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display

  • 960-by-640-pixel resolution at 326 pixels per inch

Camera, Photos, and Video

  • Video recording, HD (720p) up to 30 frames per second with audio; still photos (960 by 720) with back camera

  • VGA-quality photos and video up to 30 frames per second with front camera

  • Tap to control exposure for video or stills

  • Photo and video geotagging over Wi-Fi

Input and Output

  • 30-pin dock connector

  • 3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack

  • Built-in speaker

  • Microphone

Power and Battery6

  • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

  • Music playback time: Up to 40 hours when fully charged

  • Video playback time: Up to 7 hours when fully charged

  • Charging times: Fast charge in about 2 hours (80% capacity), full charge in about 4 hours

Audio

  • Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz

  • Audio formats supported: AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV

  • User-configurable maximum volume limit

TV and Video

  • H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats

  • MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats

  • Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format

  • Support for 1024 by 768 pixels with Apple VGA Adapter; 576p and 480p with Apple Component AV Cable; 576i and 480i with Apple Composite AV Cable (cables sold separately)

Headphones

  • Earphones

  • Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz

  • Impedance: 32 ohms

Sensors

  • Three-axis gyro

  • Accelerometer

  • Ambient light sensor

System Requirements

  • Apple ID (required for some features)

  • Internet access3

  • Syncing with iTunes on a Mac or PC requires:

    • Mac: OS X v10.5.8 or later

    • PC: Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later

    • iTunes 10.5 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)7

Environmental Requirements

  • Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)

  • Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)

  • Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing

  • Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)

Languages

Language Support

English (U.S.), English (UK), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

Keyboard Support

English (U.S.), English (UK), Chinese - Simplified (Handwriting, Pinyin, Stroke), Chinese - Traditional (Handwriting, Pinyin, Zhuyin, Cangjie, Stroke), French, French (Canadian), French (Switzerland), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Romaji, Kana), Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Emoji, Estonian, Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic/Latin), Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Tibetan, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

Dictionary Support

English (U.S.), English (UK), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, French (Canadian), French (Switzerland), German, Italian, Japanese (Romaji, Kana), Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

In the Box

  • iPod touch

  • Earphones

  • Dock Connector to USB Cable

  • Quick Start guide

iPod touch and the Environment

Apple takes a complete product life cycle approach to determining our environmental impact. Learn more

iPod touch is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:

  • Arsenic-free display glass

  • Brominated flame retardant-free

  • Mercury-free LCD display

  • PVC-free

  • Recyclable stainless steel enclosure

Apple and the Environment

Learn more about Apple’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and process. Apple Product Environmental Reports detail the environmental attributes of our products.

Recycling

Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization. Learn more about how to recycle your iPod.

Accessories

In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic

Engineered for extreme clarity and audio accuracy, these headphones let you hear musical details you’ve been missing.

Earphones with Remote and Mic

These earbud headphones have convenient buttons that let you adjust volume and control music and video playback.

USB Power Adapter

Use this ultracompact USB-based adapter to charge your iPhone or iPod whenever it’s not connected to a computer.

Apple Universal Dock

Get easy access to a USB port for charging and syncing your iPod or for connecting to a TV or speakers.

Other Accessories

  • Apple Composite AV Cable

  • Apple Component AV Cable

  • Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable

  • iPod Universal Dock Adapter 3-Pack

  • AppleCare Protection Plan

  1. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.

  2. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

  3. Internet access required; broadband recommended; fees may apply.

  4. For iPod touch with Maps, the Maps application provides your approximate location using information based on your proximity to known Wi-Fi networks (when on and available). The more accurate the available information, the smaller the circle identifying your position on the map. The feature is not available in all areas. Known Wi-Fi networks are predominantly in urban areas. In order to provide your location, data is collected in a form that does not personally identify you. If you do not want such data collected, do not enable the feature. Not enabling the feature will not impact the functionality of your iPod touch.

  5. Requires Nike + iPod Sensor, sold separately.

  6. Testing conducted by Apple in September 2011 using preproduction iPod touch hardware and software. The playlist contained 358 unique audio tracks consisting of content imported from CDs using iTunes (128-Kbps AAC) and content purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC); video content was purchased from the iTunes Store. iPod units were associated to a Wi-Fi network and Auto-Brightness was turned off; all other settings were default. Battery tests are conducted with specific iPod units; actual results may vary. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced (www.apple.com/support/ipod/service/battery). Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information.

  7. iPod and iTunes are for legal or rightholder-authorized copying only. Don’t steal music.