Apple iPhone 4 CDMA is one of those devices that tries to pack a lot into one package. Let us see if Apple has managed to put together a phone that is actually worth your money. Announced in 2011, January. Released 2011, February, it arrives at a time when the competition is as tight as ever.
Design & Display
On the front you get a 3.5 inches, 36.5 cm 2 (~54.0% screen-to-body ratio) panel, pushing a resolution of 640 x 960 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~330 ppi density). Colours look punchy and text stays clean, so you will not have much to complain about here. In terms of design, the Apple iPhone 4 CDMA keeps things modern and comfortable to hold. You can pick it up in a few finishes, including Black.
Performance & Software
At the heart of it sits the Apple A4 (45 nm). That combination should handle day-to-day multitasking and most games without breaking a sweat. It runs iOS 4, upgradable to iOS 7.1.1 out of the box, so the software experience feels current.
Camera
Photography is handled by a main 5 MP shooter that should cover most situations, from daylight shots to the occasional low-light frame. Point-and-shoot results are reliable, and that is exactly what most buyers want.
Battery
Keeping the lights on is a Li-Po 1420 mAh, non-removable cell. With moderate use you can expect to end the day with charge to spare.
Our Opinion
Coming to the important bit, our opinion on the Apple iPhone 4 CDMA. What you are getting is a device that quietly covers the fundamentals rather than shouting about them. It gets the basics right, offering a dependable main camera, a crisp display, which is exactly what most buyers are really after. For someone who simply wants a dependable daily driver that will not let them down halfway through the day, this ticks a lot of boxes. You could nitpick a few things, as you can with any phone in this bracket. But taken as a whole, the Apple iPhone 4 CDMA is a sensible, well-judged choice that should keep most users happy for a good while. If you have used this device or are planning to pick one up, do let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
