Apple iPhone 4 - 16GB - black (Verizon Wireless) comparison

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Apple iPhone 4 - 16GB - black (Verizon Wireless)

Apple iPhone 4 - 16GB - black (Verizon Wireless)
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Apple iPhone 4S - 16GB - black (Verizon Wireless)

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LG Lucid 2 (Verizon Wireless)

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Price $279 at 1 store $99 to $729 at 4 stores $99 to $572 at 3 stores
CNET editors' rating
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating 4.0 stars out of 124 reviews 3.5 stars out of 158 reviews 3.5 stars out of 28 reviews 4.5 stars out of 1 review
Release date February 10, 2011 September 21, 2012 October 14, 2011 April 02, 2013
The Bottom Line The Verizon iPhone 4 has much in common with its AT&T counterpart, but varying features and different performance give it enough room to stand apart. It won't vastly change your iPhone experience, but we welcome the consumer choice that it brings. The iPhone 5 completely rebuilds the iPhone on a framework of new features and design, addressing its major previous shortcomings. It's absolutely the best iPhone to date, and it easily secures its place in the top tier of the smartphone universe. The iPhone 4S isn't the king of cell phones, but it's part of the royal family nonetheless. Even without 4G and a giant screen, this phone's smart(ass) voice assistant, Siri, the benefits of iOS 5, and its spectacular camera make it a top choice for anyone ready to upgrade. Though it has a few minor flaws, the reliable performance and rock-bottom price of Verizon's Lucid 2 will satisfy first-time smartphone users on a budget.

Basic specs

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Specific absorption rate (SAR) 1.18 W/Kg
1.18
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Cellular technology CDMA2000 1X
Info unavailable CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS)
CDMA2000 1X
Weight 4.8 oz
3.95 oz
4.9 oz
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Talk time Info unavailable Info unavailable Up to 840 min (2G)
Up to 480 min (3G)
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Service & support details type Info unavailable Limited warranty
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Wireless Interface Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
IEEE 802.11b/g/n
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth 4.0
IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
IEEE 802.11
Service Provider Verizon Wireless
Info unavailable Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
Band / mode CDMA2000 1X 1900/800
WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900
WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 / CDMA2000 1X 1900/800
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