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| Product | Apple iPhone 5 | Apple iPhone 4S (64GB - black, AT&T) | Apple iPhone 4 (32GB - black, AT&T) | Apple iPhone 4 (16GB - black, Verizon Wireless) |
| Price | $99.99 to $729.00 | $500.00 | $514.51 | $279.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 3 stars | 4 stars |
| Release date | September 21, 2012 | October 14, 2011 | Info unavailable | February 10, 2011 |
| Bottom line | 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. | With the
iPhone 4, Apple again shows that it is a powerful player in the smartphone wars. It won't be for everyone, the call quality and reception vary if you don't use a case, and AT&T's network remains a sticking point, but the handset's striking design, loaded feature set, and generally agreeable performance make it the best iPhone yet. | 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. |
| Band / mode | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 / CDMA2000 1X 1900/800 | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA2000 1X 1900/800 |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n | Bluetooth 2.1 EDR IEEE 802.11b/g/n | Bluetooth 2.1 EDR IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Weight | 3.95 oz | 4.9 oz | 4.8 oz | 4.8 oz |
| Service Provider | Info unavailable | AT&T | AT&T | Verizon Wireless |
| Cellular technology | Info unavailable | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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