8.2 out of 10

Apple iPhone 4

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Best Price: $729

User Score (12464)

8.4
Expert Score (125)

8.7
Design (775)

8.0
Value for money (456)

8.2
Features (1057)

7.9
Ease of use (1047)

8.2
Performance (21)

8.3
Sound quality (73)

8.7
Picture quality (57)

9.7
Sound (11)

9.3
Reliability (24)

7.4
Overall quality (46)

8.8
Battery performance (376)

7.5
Display (119)

9.0
Weight (10)

8.4
Compatibility (56)

9.7
Functionality (14)

9.1
Ergonomics (25)

8.6
Speed performance (11)

8.7
Portability (58)

9.3
Build quality (8)

8.5
Connectivity (3)

9.6
Options (11)

8.3

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Pros & Cons

easy to use, design, apps, good camera, fast

poor battery life, overpriced

Score Distribution

Experts:

9-10		(78)
7-8		(43)
5-6		(2)
3-4		(4)
1-2		(0)

Users:

9-10		(3854)
7-8		(1093)
5-6		(378)
3-4		(312)
1-2		(607)

Expert Reviews

goodgearguide.com.au

13 November 2010
Apple's fourth-generation iPhone has finally arrived in Australia. Despite the criticism Apple has faced over its antenna design, the iPhone 4 has been well received down under. The phone possesses the best display we've seen on a smartphone and boasts a superbly constructed body that is head and shoulders above its competitors. Read more
- Superb design and construction, Outstanding display, Snappy performance and strong app ecosystem
- Antenna issues when held in a certain way, Glass back susceptible to cracking if dropped, Lacks flexibility and scope for customisation
choice.com.au

8.0/10

4 August 2010
If you’re looking to move up from the first iPhone 3G model, the iPhone 4 looks to be a worthy upgrade, with a combination of superior hardware and much more capable software. Users of 3GS model iPhones will find the new model less compelling, if only because many of the software features can be had for free via the iOS4 update. Read more
AppleSource

8.5/10

11 June 2010
those who don't mind covering the antenna with a rubber bumper or case will buy a very capable smartphone. It doesn't multitask like a BlackBerry and it isn't customisable like an Android, but the iPhone is slick, fast and supported by the largest of the applications stores. Just remember to take a look at last year's before you commit to the new iPhone 4; it may not be the latest gadget on the shelves, but it very nearly matches the newer model's performance and you'll... Read more
- The much-discussed antenna issue, Design lacks the ergonomics of previous models, Not a substantial performance bump from 3GS
- Zippy 1GHz processor, Retina display is razor sharp, One of the fastest cameras we've seen in a phone
Gizmodo

6 March 2011
The Verizon iPhone 4 is here. It’s been exhaustively reviewed and it’s exactly what we thought it would be . We still think you should wait. Read more
PC Authority

8.3/10

9 September 2010
A new design and super-sharp display, but is Apple's new smartphone good enough to pick up where the 3GS left off? Read more