Verizon iPhone 4 vs AT&T iPhone 4: spot the difference
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You are already well aware of the only design difference. It's the slightly changed antenna, and contrary to what you might think, the change was not dictated by fear of going through the Antennagate issue once more, but simply because the CDMA network required it.
Now let's see what's in the way of under the hood alterations. Obviously, the CDMA radio has replaced the GSM one so as to make the iPhone 4 useable on Verizon's 3G network. Unfortunately, what might come as a bit of a disappointment is the lack of LTE. Verizon and Apple officials commented during the unveiling that an LTE chipset would have required the manufacturer to do some more significant alterations to the design, which was seen as too much of a hassle. But Verizon customers wanted the iPhone 4 now, so that's why the team decided that it should out the handset as soon as possible, even with the lack of this much-appreciated feature. At least, that's what they say. Anyway, it will surely be interesting this summer when Steve Jobs walks out on stage to announce the next iteration of the device. HSPA+ support for AT&T and LTE for Verizon anyone? They sure do have enough time until then.
By the way, there is one major inconvenience that results from the CDMA radio inside. You won't be able to use the Verizon iPhone 4 with GSM networks around the world, which means you'll be more or less limited to using it Stateside, on Verizon. Thankfully, there are VoIP solutions that might just do the job for you after all.
Last, but not least, what might be seen as a pretty nice treat is the newly-added ability of the phone to act as a Mobile Hotspot for up to 5 devices, which will certainly be well-adopted by some users our there.
And that's it! Pricing is basically the same (except for the data plans, but Verizon has not yet released information about this), with the 16GB iPhone 4 costing $199 on both carriers with a two-year contract, and the 32GB one coming in at $299 with contract. The Verizon iPhone 4 will be available for pre-order for current Verizon customers starting February 3, while launch day is scheduled for February 10.
You can check the handset at Verizon's now.
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41 Comments
1. networkdood posted on 11 Jan 2011, 12:26 7 0
+1 for MOBILE HOTSPOT - just like my ANDROID phone....
2. oneandonly478 posted on 11 Jan 2011, 12:27 0 0
wonder will verzion and att iphoners be able to facetime each other, verzion and rhapsody may lose a little ,with apple using itunes.
20. cellgeek82 posted on 11 Jan 2011, 14:36 0 1
Facetime will be universal. Just like iPhone and iPod users. Facetime is currently a Wi-Fi dependant feature so Facetime will still work. Also using video calls via Skype should be universal since it's not tied to a network. In short, Facetime and Skype video calls aren't tied directly to a network as a carrier feature, so all users will be able to use it no matter what network they're on.
4. achilles posted on 11 Jan 2011, 12:35 3 1
On Verizon, there is no voice and data at the same time if this a 3g only device.
5. spinelessrabbit posted on 11 Jan 2011, 12:46 5 8
it true the iphone is stil far superior on att network, verizon cant talk and surf the web at the same time the 3g speed is slower and it cant be used in europe like the att iphone, att rules!
9. somepeoplearestupid (unregistered) posted on 11 Jan 2011, 13:38 2 2
yeah and how do you like that 2 g cap on data with at&t. verizon is unlimited for the same price. at&t can blow me
24. spinelessrabbit posted on 11 Jan 2011, 15:00 0 1
and with 9 million iphones users on the unlmtd it will bogg down the network causing more services issues
31. Allday28 posted on 11 Jan 2011, 20:00 0 0
Actually Verizon has been tweaking there network since 2008 just for the iphone. So I dont think there will be a problem..
36. jay mal (unregistered) posted on 12 Jan 2011, 08:45 1 0
Verizon already has millions of android device on the unlimited plan and the android device have flash which produce more data than an iphone that isnt capable of flash verizon hasnt had a problem with the androids device that everybody wants people are starting to forget about the iphone droid runs circles around the android, and who cares about browsing and talking on the internet at the same time honestly when im on the landline phone on speakerphone and using my desktop pc and am looking up something on the internet i'll say "i'll call you back im looking up something" that like saying with at&t you can run while you're walking at the same time lol. for what? android has flash player, removable expandable memory, fast as heck, removable replacable battery, so many free apps and still counting, no death grip issue, and dozens of varieties to choose from in devices and manufacturers, and the charging port can be used with ALL other current chargeing ports micro usb. good luck with trying to use the same charger on the road with someone that doesnt have a iphone. and have you tried the new sywpe input method on the droids and windows devices that is amazing and so quick to type with, thumbs down Apple, Android got you on this phone battle and war cause droids are getting better and better fast not slowly
10. Sureal posted on 11 Jan 2011, 13:43 3 2
from all the complaints i hear about at&t dropping calls, the at&t iphone cant do web and talk at the same time either
22. cellgeek82 posted on 11 Jan 2011, 14:39 2 2
I don't know why you're getting hate because what you said is true. AT&T iPhone users will have a better experience. Other than unlimited data and mobile hotspot the Verizon version doesn't promise more. In fact it cuts out some things like fasters data speeds and simultanious voice/data. I read on a Facebook comment from AT&T that they're looking into mobile hotspot as well. Only time will tell.
28. mustang (unregistered) posted on 11 Jan 2011, 16:07 1 1
one if you need to surf the web while talking your conversation must be pretty boring. Also at least you will have coverage with vzw unlike with at&t
34. BobbyTaba posted on 11 Jan 2011, 20:08 0 1
Ur a retard just because you hear verizon is slower doesnt mean it is. I have tested my moms iphone4 vs my droid incredible. I have checked it in LAS Vegas, Los Angeles, Sacramento San francisco. Each time the droid incredible wins even if I test it multiple times
39. stilt posted on 13 Jan 2011, 11:11 0 0
just look at the video on phonearena they do a speed test between the two phone the att iphone and the verizon iphone guess who wins??? :) and guess who page still didnt load completely until after about 10 seconds :( at&t sorry AT&T down the drain you go, i fill sorry for the sale reps they better apply for vzw jobs, cause once everyone starts raving and spreading the word about the service and how reliable the call connects are and data speed and coverage is, and really respectable customer service they will start flocking, thats really why steve jobs came to VZW FIRST to pitch the iphone, we stiffarmed steve jobs and guess who came running back to us again??? hi steve
7. loljkjk (unregistered) posted on 11 Jan 2011, 13:29 1 1
who the heck cares if u cant talk and surf at the same time how often do you really do that anyways big deal get over it u just want to find something to complain about.
23. cellgeek82 posted on 11 Jan 2011, 14:43 1 0
Most people doesn't care about that. I'm glad I can use that on AT&T but it isn't a deal breaker. But since video calling is becoming more popular it may be a luxury in the near future. If AT&T were to allow Apple to open Facetime on 3G then Verizon folks may hold their head low on that part. Still I partly agree with you I have to say for those very few times, it is a cool capablitity.
42. Joe T (unregistered) posted on 23 Jan 2011, 00:16 0 0
You can face time over 3G with a app called Tango!
8. RonCouturier (unregistered) posted on 11 Jan 2011, 13:32 2 2
at&t has GSM. We can surf the web and make calls at the same time. Look up directions and talk on the phone...NOT on verizon...hell their 3g is so slow who knows what you can do with verizon.
