Apple iPhone 3G
#8243
Apple iPhone 3GS
#8189Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 3G
Apple iPhone 3GS
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.652.7
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS share similar build dimensions and display specifications, both featuring a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
- However, the iPhone 3GS offers improved performance with a 600 MHz Cortex-A8 CPU compared to the 412 MHz ARM 11 in the 3G, resulting in faster processing and graphics capabilities.
- The camera on the 3GS is also enhanced, with a 3.15 MP sensor and video recording at 480p, while the 3G has a 2 MP camera with no video capability.
- Battery capacity is greater in the 3GS at 1400 mAh versus 1220 mAh in the 3G, providing longer usage time.
- Both models run on iOS, but the 3GS supports an upgrade to iOS 6.1.6, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 3G
Apple iPhone 3GS
General
Release Date
2008
2009
Announced
2008
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
412 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz Cortex-A8
GPU
PowerVR MBX
PowerVR SGX535
Memory
8GB 128MB RAM, 16GB 128MB RAM
8GB 256MB RAM, 16GB 256MB RAM, 32GB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
3.15 MP, f/2.8, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1220 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1220 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm (4.55 x 2.44 x 0.48 in)
115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm (4.55 x 2.44 x 0.48 in)
Weight
133 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black(8/16 GB), White (16 GB)
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
2.1, A2DP (headset support only)
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
iOS, upgradable to iOS 4.2.1
iOS 3, upgradable to iOS 6.1.6
OS Version
iOS, upgradable to iOS 4.2.1
iOS 3, upgradable to iOS 6.1.6
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes