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| Product | Apple iPhone 4 (8GB - black, Virgin Mobile) | Apple iPhone 5 | HTC One | Apple iPhone 4 (8GB - white, Virgin Mobile) | HTC One V (Virgin Mobile) |
| Price | $349.99 | $99.99 to $739.00 | $99.99 to $649.99 | $349.99 to $439.99 | $169.99 to $189.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 5 stars | 3.5 stars | 4.5 stars | 0 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Release date | June 29, 2012 | September 21, 2012 | April 19, 2013 | June 29, 2012 | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | At a hefty cost, the Virgin Mobile
iPhone 4 delivers an unlimited plan without a contract -- just don't expect blazing-fast data speeds. | 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. | A few quibbles notwithstanding, the powerhouse HTC One is a beautifully crafted, near-ideal smartphone. | At a hefty cost, the Virgin Mobile
iPhone 4 delivers an unlimited plan without a contract -- just don't expect blazing-fast data speeds. | Demanding
Android fans won't like the HTC One V's slow performance but its premium design and low, no-contract price makes it a steal on Virgin Mobile. |
| Band / mode | CDMA2000 1X 1900/800 | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Info unavailable | CDMA2000 1X 1900/800 | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 2.1 EDR IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n Bluetooth 4.0 | Info unavailable | Bluetooth 2.1 EDR IEEE 802.11b/g/n | Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Weight | 4.9 oz | 3.95 oz | 5.04 oz | 4.9 oz | 4.5 oz |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices | Prices from 1 store |
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