The iPhone 4 has got off the launching pad now. From Apple freaks to smart phone fans, everybody is looking forward to own this fantastic item. Its outstanding features teamed with some of the finest smart phone specifications have made the iPhone a hot pick in the market at present. The only thing that can repulse you a bit is the iPhone 4 cost. This is the 4th generation of the iPhone series and one of its best features is that it uses the recently released iPhone OS 4.0. The key features of this model are HD video recording along with 5 MP camera, improved display, Apple A4 chip of 1GHZ, advanced hardware design, better battery life, newer exciting applications and advanced phone technology.
It has also been added with a front facing camera to facilitate video calls. Apple basically has two models- one with 16GB memory and the other with 32GB memory. The iPhone 4 cost mainly depends on the memory capacity and the rental plan. The iPhone with 16GB memory is priced at $199 in US. This price includes an AT&T contract valid for as much as two years. The 32GB iPhone model is priced at around $299 provided the same contract is taken. Please note that all the mentioned rates are specific to the US market; rates may change according to different countries and carriers. Without the internet service the iPhone is like any other touch screen handset. If you take a contract from AT&T the lowest data plan will start from $15 per month or $25 per month. You can also choose from the range which starts from $69.99 per month and goes on till $99.99 per month.
Text messaging contracts are also available. The minimum is $5 for 250 messages per month; while at $20 you can enjoy unlimited texts. The good news is Apple is now offering unlocked iPhone 4 but this facility is only for USA. Many think that the iPhone 4 cost is too high without a contract. This is mainly because the connection carriers like AT&T do not subsidize the rates; hence you pay the full price to buy the phone. Against this, when you sign a contract, the prices drop considerably. If you want the cheapest 2-year AT&T contract including text, data and calling plans, iPhone 4 would cost you $1,799.76. The highest limit can reach up to $3,599.76.