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iPhone 4 First Impressions

I got to check out the iPhone 4 yesterday and, once again, today with Art (@artsamaniego) and we placed it side by side the Samsung Galaxy S and the HTC Desire — then comparing the Retina Display, AMOLED and Super AMOLED display of the three.

First, here are some of my first impressions of the new iPhone 4.

The device feels heavy for its size — this is due to the metal and glass construction of the iPhone 4 in a compact design. The design looks more industrial, leaving a hard, cold impression. It definitely doesn’t have the same look as the previous 3 generations of the iPhone.

The iPhone 4 is a smudge-magnet — not only in the front panel but the back panel as well. The glass plates in front and in the back attracts fingerprints like there’s no tomorrow (a nice and simple bumper case with iShield might solve that though, including the signal issue).

The camera is impressive — takes pictures really fast with good quality images. We couldn’t test FaceTime but was able to try switching the camera view from the back to the front with ease. I’m thinking the ladies will use this feature as a mirror.

The device feels way more snappy than the older iPhone 3G I used to have — definitely has the same performance as my iPad.

We compared the display of the iPhone 4, HTC Desire and Samsung Galaxy S — the Desire is bright and crisp, the Galaxy S is brighter but the iPhone 4 definitely has better resolution and a more refined display.

Here’s a 1-minute clip I took of Art’s iPhone 4 (he went to great lengths to get this unit and Manila Bulletin spent over 80k just to have first unit shipped to the Philippines).

Asked when the iPhone 4 will be released in the Philippines, Globe representatives replied that they are still confirming but would not say if it’s September or October.

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Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

89 Responses

  1. Avatar for Strawberry Strawberry says:

    FOR SALE, BRAND NEW IPHONE 4 FOR A CHEAPER PRICE!

    Still unlocked and sealed, fresh from California.

    I’m selling iPhone 4 Black for P30,000 only and iPhone 4 White for P32,000 only.
    Cash basis only. Contact me at my TM Number, 0935-922-3889. Look for Strawberry. :)

    Meet-ups at Mall of Asia, Greenbelt, SM Bacoor, SM Molino, Alabang Town Center, SM Las Pinas Center and SM San Lazaro. Thanks!

  2. Avatar for harvey harvey says:

    hi huys just want to ask if ok lang ba yung software unlock ng iphone 4?
    wala bang magiging problem regarding dun if ever maunlock mo sya ?

    help nman po dyan?
    anu suggestions will be highly appreciated
    thank you

  3. Avatar for misyel misyel says:

    Hi, does anyone knows a shop safe to unlock my iphone 4? Others told me in greenhills but im hesitant kc maraming manloloko ngayon.. tnx

  4. Avatar for melardenio melardenio says:

    the Iphone 4 is the best I think for todays phone. Very mobile and versatile..

    As long as you have it jailbroken.

  5. Avatar for david david says:

    Hi i am selling Brand New iPhone4 16Gb

    Factory Unlocked. Can be used with any network simcard.

    Price is at 40,000 php.

    Meet up at metro manila areas when buying.

    Text me at 092288*****
    or email me at thecutem****@****.***

  6. Avatar for mazzie mazzie says:

    @allan

    thanks a lot bro!.. do u think its better to wait for the EVO 4G?.. or malabo nang dumating yun dito sa atin?.. anyway salamat again. =)

  7. Avatar for allan allan says:

    @mazzie: i saw an HTC DESIRE at WELL.COME at SM bacoor around 27-28k.
    May Legend din sila.

  8. Avatar for aryann aryann says:

    guys.. can u help me..naguguluhan talaga ako kung iphone 4 ang bibilhin ko iphone 3gs na lng.. wala pa kasi ung white ng iphone 4 nde pa release sa Singapore. kung iintayin ko to sa Philippines malamang mahal.

  9. Avatar for SnakeEyes SnakeEyes says:

    For guys asking for microsim, as far as I know meron si Globe pero right now for postpaid pa lang (used for postpaid plan for iPad).
    Just inquire na lang to your nearest Globe Business Center. :D

    Hope yuga can also provide some reviews on the reception issues. Eto na lang nag ho-holdback sa akin para bumili… hehe

  10. Avatar for jazzme jazzme says:

    guys guys don’t get too excited with ipad
    coz it’s a worthless piece of junk
    it’s just an over sized ipod.
    it doest have any memory expansion slot
    no web cam, no usb slot
    or kahit tv out manlang sana.
    the casing is sturdy though. the back casing is made
    out of aluminum.

  11. Avatar for mazzie mazzie says:

    hi!.. does anybody know where we can get the HTC Desire at a good price?.. thanks.. =)

  12. Avatar for adam adam says:

    Ganda ng Iphone.Pero gusto ko yung white color parang mas madi -differentiate mo sa old model.:-)

    Samsung Dual LCD Screen Camera

  13. Avatar for the real the real says:

    i know someone na nagbebenta ng iPhone4 from london, with microsim na. for those interested call me. 092283*****

  14. Avatar for mico mico says:

    @pinoydeal

    Alright! Thank you! :D

  15. Avatar for pinoydeal pinoydeal says:

    @mico we used cutter :)

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