Apple·Flagship · Released Jun 2010

iPhone 4

The 2010 redesign — the Retina display and FaceTime began here.

20/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$599
Color · Black
Display
3.5" LCD Retina
Chipset
Apple A4
Memory
512 MB · 16 GB
Main cam
5 MP · f/2.8
Battery
1,420 mAh
Weight
137 g
AI Snapshot

A defining iPhone — Retina and FaceTime started here.

The iPhone 4’s flat glass-and-steel design and Retina display reshaped the industry. "Antennagate" aside, it is one of the most influential phones ever — and now a museum piece.

Subscores · 0–100
Display40
Camera30
Performance12
Battery34
Build58
Value22
  • Introduced the Retina display — a generational leap in sharpness.
  • Launched FaceTime video calling.
  • Iconic flat glass-and-steel design.
  • Multitasking arrived with iOS 4.

Full specifications

Type
Retina IPS LCD (debut)
Size
3.5 inches
Resolution
960 × 640 px (330 ppi)
Protection
Glass front and back
Main
5 MP, f/2.8, LED flash
Selfie
0.3 MP (VGA)
Video
720p @ 30 fps

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -99.6%
This
6,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -99.0%
This
30
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -99.4%
This
45
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -99.7%
This
0.2 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps

Frequently asked questions

When was the iPhone 4 released?

The iPhone 4 was released in Jun 2010.

What is the iPhone 4 screen size and type?

The iPhone 4 has a 3.5" LCD Retina display.

What chipset does the iPhone 4 use?

The iPhone 4 is powered by the Apple A4 chipset.

How much RAM and storage does the iPhone 4 have?

The iPhone 4 ships with 512 MB · 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the iPhone 4 battery capacity?

The iPhone 4 has a 1,420 mAh battery.

What is the iPhone 4 main camera?

The iPhone 4 has a 5 MP · f/2.8 main camera.

How fast does the iPhone 4 charge?

The iPhone 4 supports ~5 W (30-pin dock) wired charging.

Is the iPhone 4 worth buying?

The iPhone 4’s flat glass-and-steel design and Retina display reshaped the industry. "Antennagate" aside, it is one of the most influential phones ever — and now a museum piece. SpecEagle gives the iPhone 4 an editorial score of 20/100.

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