Is it normal for iPhone 4 to heat up a lot during use?

When I use my iPhone 4 it tends to heat up a lot, even at the side of the phone where the sim card slot is. Is this normal?

Hello Vmurphy96,
When troubleshooting temperature, please refer to the following article:
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch (4th generation): Keeping device within acceptable operating temperatures
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2101
When using the device or charging the battery, it is normal for it to get warm. The exterior of the device functions as a cooling surface that transfers heat from inside the device to the cooler air outside.
By all means, if you believe the temperature is a concern, you can isolate the issue by restoring your iPhone as new:
iTunes: Restoring iOS software
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
Thanks,
Matt M.

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