If you're planning to use your GSM iPhone 4's case for the new iPhone 4S then we may some bad news for you. It may not fit if you had bought your case especially the iPhone 4 bumper before the Verizon iPhone was launched in early February.The photo below gives a side-by-side comparison of the CDMA iPhone 4, GSM iPhone 4 and the new iPhone 4S (left to right), respectively. You'll notice in the photo how iPhone 4S and CDMA iPhone 4 have the volume buttons and the mute switch in a slightly lower position than the GSM version. This is because of the black band that separates the antennas, a design change that debuted in February with Verizon's iPhone 4. The buttons were moved down to accommodate this change and this carried over to the new iPhone 4S.
This change prompted Apple to redesign its original bumper back in January. You can see the image below, which gives a side-by-side comparison between the original iPhone 4 Bumper and the universal iPhone 4 Bumper that has been available since the launch of Verizon iPhone.
Many third-party iPhone 4 cases are designed with space around the mute switch and volume buttons or have large cut-outs in that area. You may not have to buy a new case if your iPhone case falls in that category. On the other hand, if you have an original Apple bumper, you may need to buy a new case for your iPhone 4S.Before buying a new iPhone case, it may be prudent to try the case on your iPhone 4S to see if it fits.[photo via AppVV]TweetRelated PostsApple To Launch Universal GSM-CDMA iPhone 4 BumpersRoundup Of Free iPhone 4 Cases – Which One Are You Getting?Cases Arriving At AT&T Retail Stores Hint At Redesigned iPhone 5Steve Jobs Confirms Screen Rotation Lock Will Be Mute Switch From iOS 4.2; Can’t Be CustomizedBumpers For iPhone 4 – Will You Be Buying One?Posted by Yatri on October 13, 2011 in CDMA iPhone, GSM iPhone, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone Accessories | Permalink|Comments (7) Comments 
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CJ said... I called apple and said my old bumper i bought in june 2010 wasnt going to fit. they compared old bumper model number to new one they sell now. Then they gave me a free bumper and let me choose what color. overnight shipping coming today. this wont work for everyone, 1st of all depends on the person(Some are nicer then others)and i also had proof of purchase on my apple id.
October 13, 2011 at 8:18 PM Reply
Ryan Phan said... Nice
October 13, 2011 at 8:34 PM Reply CJ said... Speaking Of Which My Bumper Just Came
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Now iPhone 4s Tommorow
Mark said... I mention this here on IPH before >_>
The CDMA iphone bumper will fit the 4s with out problems…
October 13, 2011 at 9:21 PM Reply
fas said... I dont know why it wont fit, surprising.
October 14, 2011 at 5:35 AM Reply
tahirm said... Why,iPhone 4S has’t redesigned?
October 14, 2011 at 6:39 AM Reply
JDogg said... What they’re saying is… the 4S has the same trim pattern & mute switch/volume button layout as the CDMA version of the 4. With that, any case that’s specifically designed for the GSM 4 will not fit the 4S. I would assume that cases made specifically for the CDMA 4 will fit the 4S… and the universals mentioned before of course.
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