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Also known as Apple iPhone 4 CDMA PA Rating - 9
User Rating - 8.2

Posted: 11 Jan 2011
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Available (since 10 Feb 2011) Sprint - Available as Apple iPhone 4 CDMA (since 14 Sep 2011) Cricket - Available as Apple iPhone 4 CDMA (since 22 Jun 2012) Virgin Mobile - Available as Apple iPhone 4 CDMA (since 29 Jun 2012)

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Design
Device typeSmart phone  
OSiOS (6.1, 6, 5.1, 5, 4.x)  
Form factorCandybar  
Dimensions4.54 x 2.31 x 0.37 inches (115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm)  
Weight4.83 oz (137 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		  
Side KeysLeft: Volume control, Other  
ColorsBlack, White  
Display
Physical size3.5 inches  
Resolution640 x 960 pixels  
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

326 ppi  
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

IPS LCD  
Colors16 777 216  
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touch  
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensor  
Battery
Talk time7.00 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		  
Stand-by time12.5 days (300 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		  
Capacity1420 mAh  
TypeLi - Ion  
Not user replaceableYes  
Hardware
System chip

System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.

Apple A4  
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

Single core, 1000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A8  
Graphics processorPowerVR SGX535  
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

512 MB RAM  
Built-in storage32 GB  
Camera
Camera5 megapixels  
FlashLED  
Aperture size

Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass.

F2.8  
FeaturesBack-illuminated sensor (BSI), Auto focus, Touch to focus, Digital zoom, Geo tagging  
Camcorder1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps)  
FeaturesVideo calling  
Front-facing camera0.3 megapixels VGA  
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Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, eAAC, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless)  
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.264, Motion JPG, MOV  
SpeakersEarpiece, Loudspeaker  
StreamingAudio, Video  
YouTube playerYes  
Internet browsing
BrowserSafari, supports: supports: HTML  
Built-in online services supportYouTube (upload)  
Technology
CDMA

CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life.

800, 1900 MHz  
DataEV-DO Rev.A  
Global RoamingYes  
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

A-GPS  
NavigationYes  
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID  
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator, Timer, Stopwatch  
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input  
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, MobileMe  
Instant MessagingYes  
OTA Software updatesYes  
GamesYes  
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDR  
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g, n  
Mobile hotspotYes  
USBUSB 2.0  
ConnectorProprietary  
FeaturesUSB charging  
Headphones connector3.5mm  
Charging connectorProprietary  
OtherTethering, Computer sync, OTA sync  
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone  
Additional microphone/sfor Noise cancellation  
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass  
Hearing aid compatibilityM4, T4  
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording  
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval

FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

   
Date approved

Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

11 Jan 2011  
FCC ID value: BCG-E2422A link  
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

   
Head1.18 W/kg  
Measured in1900 MHz  
Body0.84 W/kg  
Measured in800 MHz  
Availability
Officially announced11 Jan 2011  
Shopping information
MSRP price   
$ 300  

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