Apple iPhone 4 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 2010, June. Released 2010, June, 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), which is more than sharp enough for everyday use, streaming and a bit of gaming. It is not trying to reinvent the wheel with its design, but it does look the part. You can pick it up in a few finishes, including Black.
Performance & Software
Powering the Apple iPhone 4 is the Apple A4 (45 nm), which means smooth scrolling, quick app switching and no real hiccups in normal use. It runs iOS 4, upgradable to iOS 7.1.2 out of the box, so the software experience feels current.
Camera
The camera setup is one of the talking points here, with a 5 MP sensor doing the heavy lifting. Point-and-shoot results are reliable, and that is exactly what most buyers want.
Battery
There is a Li-Po 1420 mAh, non-removable battery inside, and that is a healthy number that keeps range anxiety at bay.
Our Opinion
Coming to the important bit, our opinion on the Apple iPhone 4. 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. There are rivals that beat it in one area or another, as is always the case in this segment. But taken as a whole, the Apple iPhone 4 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.
