The design of the iPhone 4 makes use of stainless rim and black glass which makes fits it next to its siblings. This version is smaller than the older gen iPhone. It is about 34% slimmer compared with the iPhone 3GS but it shows 3 more grams on the scale. Apple boasts that the iPhone 4 is the thinnest of its line at,
4.5X2.31×0.37 inches and 137 grams in weight, with split buttons unlike the 3GS. The use of stainless still for its rim also assures better reception as it also serves as part of its antenna.
Apple installs an A4 chip for the brain of the iPhone 4. This is the same chip as in the iPad. The phone’s main brain is a link of the Cortex-A8 and PowerVR SGX 535 processor with 128MB of DDR SDRAM which makes sure the new iPhone can handle all the demanding graphics. Since all the brain power is integrated into a single chip, Apple says the iPhone can do a lot of stuff but will be kind to the battery life of the phone. Talk time is 40% better according the maker.
The display comes at 960×640 pixels manipulated on a multi-touch screen that is 3.5 inches Retina Display. The new version is 4x clearer than the iPhone 3GS. With all the finger sliding, doodling, and poking, the screen can be easily cleaned clear because it comes with oleophobic layer.
The iPhone 4 comes with a bigger main camera that retains its 5 MP resolution with a VGA camera partner on the other side of the phone which can be used for video conference and other applications.
The heart of the system is the iOS 4 which makes life easier for multi-tasking without being heavy on the resources and power of the battery.
The iPhone 4 will be coming in black or in white before the end of June in the US and will have a sticker price of $199 and $299 for the 16GB and 32GB. Early upgrade will cost $399 through $4999. Add around $200 if you want to get it without contract.
