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Apple iPhone 4

Based on 109 reviews

Excellent:

72
Good:

34
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros

Best still and video image quality of any smart phone we've tried so far, Huge, growing abundance of photo apps in Apple's App Store enhances the picture-taking and sharing experience, Surprisingly fast simulated shutter response, Snaps good quali
Spectacular screen; Elegant design; Flawless UI; Huge AppStore; Gyroscope
Gorgeous highresolution screen, Fast A4 processor with lots of RAM, Easytouse FaceTime videoconferencing, 5megapixel camera takes great stills and good HD video, Longer battery life than previous iPhones, Support for iOS 4 features, including multitasking
The Verizon iPhone 4 offers a hot-spot feature not available on AT&T's device. Performance was better in most regards.
Far fewer dropped calls than AT&T version, No Verizon crapware, It's the iPhone 4
Solid 3G performance, Personal hotspot feature, Super-sharp Retina display, Excellent camera and 720p camcorder, Best-in-class App Store
Colorful screen, Fast speeds, Easytouse touchscreen keyboard.
Excellent build and design, very nice Retina display,great OS, fast processing
Fantastic screen, Much improved battery life
Easy to use; great screen; many useful business applications available.
Gorgeous display, Thinner case, 5MP camera with LED flash
Brilliant highcontrast display, Powerful 5megapixel camera, Unrivaled app store, Easy FaceTime video calling.
Fantastic new dual camera with flash enables 5MP stills, HD video, and FaceTime calls. Gorgeous screen. Significant battery-life improvements. Zippy A4 processor runs iOS 4 smoothly. Better, faster 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity. Lovely design.
Retina Display, Improved camera functionality, FaceTime, Design, Glass casing, app store
Multitasking, incredibly intuitive video-calling, even faster and slicker interface, video editing, improved camera, touch-screen and keyboard even more responsive, deliciously high-def screen, easily the best app store on the market....
Fantastic display, Longer battery life, Faster, Attractive, slim housing, Multitasking and folders, Video calling, Decent camera, 720p video.
Amazing screen, iOS4, Premium hardware.
Screen Looks Fantastic, HD Video, Mulitasking added, Improved Form Factor, Email Message Threading
FaceTime video chatting, High resolution Retina 960 x 640 pixel 3.5-inch display, 5-megapixel camera with LED flash; HD video recorder, 16GB or 32 GB built-in memory, Long battery life
The most museum-quality phone design yet from Apple, packing the most powerful iPhone hardware in history into the smallest and sleekest enclosure. Overall camera performance is outstanding, even by comparison with low-end dedicated still and video ca
Beautiful design, sharp display, Facetime.
Super smooth Retina Display, Video calling through FaceTime, Smooth looking 720p video recording, Nostalgic and beautiful looks, Quite decent battery life
Gorgeous screen. Jewel-like design. Fast processor. Tons of apps. Unparalleled media experience. Great camera.
Incredible display. FaceTime video chat is futuristic fun. Thinner profile feels great in your pocket. 5megapixel camera could replace your pointandshoot.
Incredibly sharp display, Best camera/camcorder available on smart phone, Gorgeous industrial design, Intuitive video chat, Longer battery life
Unparalleled screen quality; high quality camera; (sort of) multitasking
Best phone screen ever. Super-fast. Decent 5MP camera. Thin yet solid
The iPhone 4 offers enhanced performance, a lovely new display, and an improved design. It also adds a ton of sorely needed features, both by itself and through the iOS 4 update.
The phone gets a strong advantage with its ability to switch between cameras during a video call and its Retina display.
The Apple iPhone 4 features video chat and HD recording capabilities.

Cons

LED flash is weak and inconsistent, Flash produced blue cast in images when shooting in tungsten light, Getting the iPhone into camera mode and to first shot could be easier and quicker, Reds were soft and contrast was very high in test shots; colors, ...
Ridiculously expensive; Lack of Flash support; Absence of USB mass storage mode; No file sharing over Bluetooth; No FM radio; No widgets; No DivX XviD support
Hand placement can disrupt cellular signals, Glass front and back could prove overly fragile, Not able to play back HD video to external display
The Verizon iPhone 4 lacks world roaming and the ability to access voice and data simultaneously. The hot-spot feature didn't work with all devices.
Data rates slower than AT&T model, Hotspot interrupted by incoming calls, Poor overseas roaming options
Can't use voice and data simultaneously, Doesn't support global roaming, No 4G
No world roaming
Reception problems, Micro SIM support only, iTunes-dependent, memory not expandable
Glass front and back make cracking the glass twice as likely
Reliance on AT&T network slows service; welldocumented antenna issues.
Can't turn off video compression before sending to Youtube or Email, Multitasking feature is really task switching
Limited multitasking, Unreliable reception, FaceTime restricted to iPhone 4 owners
AT&T is sole U.S. carrier. Doesn’t sit in hand as comfortably as older iPhones. Glass finish is slippery and smudgy. Must be docked to upload HD video to YouTube.
Pricey, camera not the best on the market
Some apps pause, rather than run in the background, so you can’t leave a page to load while you do something else; less customisable than smartphones such as Android.Look and Feel...
Antenna issues, Still AT&T exclusive, No Flash support, Multitasking management sometimes awkward, FaceTime only works with other iPhone 4s
Still no card slot, Apps need updating, Autocorrect text annoying.
Still only AT&T in the States, Anecdotal antenna issues found, SMS tones still not fully customizable
Sharp edges, Less memory than 3G S; no 64GB version, Greenish screen tone, No HDMI out, Orange hue on indoor photos, No external camera shutter button
Smudge, scratch, and shatter issues await users who avoid cases. Antenna reception is more noticeably reduced under some conditions than on prior iPhones, particularly impeding cellular performance in certain indoor environments. Despite improved scre
Not a phone you want to drop, reception and call quality iffy.
Poor signal connection on some units, Sound quality could be better, WiFi needed for FaceTime
Cellular reception issues. FaceTime video calling is limited.
The phone — one of the most important features — is still frustratingly unreliable. Antenna flaw for some lefties is lame. White balance in photos and videos is slightly off.
No mobile hotspot feature, Lacks HDMI output, Data plan not unlimited, Signal degrades when you cover bottom left corner
Needs a case to function properly; can only run approved apps; stuck with AT&T
Old apps look rubbish on hi-res screen. No Flash. Battery life still not great
Multitasking entails some trade-offs, and home screen folders are limited to 12 apps. AT&T reception continues to be spotty, and you'll need a case for the best calling reception. Also, we'd prefer a 64GB model.
There is no option to expand memory or SD slot available.
This multimedia cell phone is only available in 16GB or 32GB.

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By IT PRO on October 04, 2011

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By The Imaging Resource on September 13, 2011

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By TechTree on July 04, 2011

The iPhone features a superb design, and a gorgeous display. It offers a flawless touch UI, as well as unmatched sound quality. With a faster processor and "multitasking" support, it's surely the best iPhone till now. If you are already an iPhone...

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By PCWorld India on June 16, 2011

A gorgeous display, high-quality camera, and fast processor are the best reasons to buy Apple's latest iPhone....

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By ZOMGitsCj on June 14, 2011

So, a year after the original, is the White iPhone 4 worth buying?Let me put it this way. If you don’t need an iPhone right now, or for the next few months, then we’d advice you wait for the next generation iPhone 5 (or whatever it’s...

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By Tech2 on June 06, 2011

As of now the only real competition the iPhone 4 has is Samsung’s Galaxy S II that’s better priced. The 16GB version is available for Rs. 34,500 and the 32GB sells for Rs. 40,900. While it’s a well built, feature rich handset,...

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