Apple iPhone 3GS vs. Apple iPhone 3G

Apple iPhone 3GS
  • 3.5" (480x320) TFT LCD
  • 0.25GB
     32GB Storage
  • 3-MP, f/2.8 1 Rear Camera
  • 1220 mAh
iPhone 3GS
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Apple iPhone 3G
  • 3.5" (480x320) TFT LCD
  • 0.125GB
     16GB Storage
  • 2-MP, f/2.8 1 Rear Camera
iPhone 3G
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Specifications Highlights
Product NameiPhone 3GSiPhone 3G
ProductiPhone 3GS (Launched 2013-09-18)iPhone 3G (Launched 2010-06-20)
Display3.5" 480x320 TFT LCD 3.5" 480x320 TFT LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 37mm 3-MP f/2.8 (Primary)
  • 37mm 2-MP f/2.8 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
      Computing
      • 0.25GB RAM
      • 32GB Storage
      • None
      • 0.125GB RAM
      • 16GB Storage
      • None
      Battery1220 mAh
      DesignIP Rating, 135g (4.8oz), 115.5x62.1x12.3 mm (4.55 x 2.44 x 0.48 inches)IP Rating, 133g (4.7oz), 115.5x62.1x12.3 mm (4.55 x 2.44 x 0.48 inches)
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      Display
      Product NameiPhone 3GSiPhone 3G
      TypeTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Diagonal (inches)3.5"3.5"
      Display/Body Ratio50.9%50.9%
      Resolution480x320480x320
      Sharpness (PPI)165 PPI165 PPI
      Display Glass TypeGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
      Features
      • Multitouch
      • Multitouch
      Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
      Primary Camera
      Product NameiPhone 3GSiPhone 3G
      Megapixel3-MP2-MP
      Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
      Focal Length (35mm) 37mm37mm
      Sensor SizeVery smallVery small
      Battery
      Product NameiPhone 3GSiPhone 3G
      Battery Capacity (mAh)1220 mAh
      Battery Features
      • Non-Removable
      Talk Time12 hours10 hours
      Music Playback Time30 hours24 hours
      Computing
      Product NameiPhone 3GSiPhone 3G
      RAM Options0.25GB0.125GB
      Internal Storage Options32GB16GB
      Memory Card TypeNoneNone
      Operating System + VersioniOS 3, upgradable to iOS 6.1.3iOS, upgradable to iOS 4.2.1
      Communications
      Product NameiPhone 3GSiPhone 3G
      Modem Features
      • GPRS
      • EDGE
      • GPRS
      • EDGE
      Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 2.1Bluetooth 2.0
      Bluetooth Features
      • A2DP
      • A2DP
      SAR US Head0.26 W/Kg0.52 W/Kg
      SAR US Body0.79 W/Kg1.29 W/Kg
      SAR EU Head0.45 W/Kg0.56 W/Kg
      SAR EU Body0.4 W/Kg0.23 W/Kg
      Multimedia
      Product NameiPhone 3GSiPhone 3G
      Audio Alerts
      • VIBRATION
      • VIBRATION
      Audio Features
      • Loudspeaker
      • 3.5mm Port
      • Loudspeaker
      • 3.5mm Port
      Sensors
      • Accelerometer
      • Compass
      • GPS
      • A-GPS
      • Proximity
      • Accelerometer
      • GPS
      • A-GPS
      • Proximity

      Apple iPhone 3GS vs. Apple iPhone 3G Specs & Speed Benchmarks

      Battery Capacity (mAh)

      Higher is better