Apple iPhone 3G
#10949
BLU Magic
#8035Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 3G
BLU Magic
Performance
13.744.8
Camera
0.011.3
Display
16.033.2
Battery
12.714.5
Build
15.70.2
Connectivity
26.624.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
8.216.6
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 3G features a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the BLU Magic has a slightly smaller 3.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 180 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 3G is powered by a 412 MHz ARM 11 CPU and has 128 MB of RAM, whereas the BLU Magic offers a more capable 600 MHz ARM 11 CPU with 512 MB of RAM.
- The camera on the iPhone 3G is 2 MP with no video capability, while the BLU Magic has a 3.15 MP camera that can record video at 320p.
- Battery capacity is higher in the BLU Magic at 1450 mAh compared to the iPhone's 1220 mAh.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS, which is known for its user experience, while the BLU Magic operates on Android 2.2, which may offer different functionalities.
- Overall, the build quality of both devices is comparable, but the iPhone is slightly heavier and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 3G
BLU Magic
General
Release Date
2008
2011
Announced
2008
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.2"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
412 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
PowerVR MBX
Adreno 200
Memory
8GB 128MB RAM, 16GB 128MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
320p@18fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1220 mAh
1450 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1220 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm (4.55 x 2.44 x 0.48 in)
111 x 58 x 13.5 mm (4.37 x 2.28 x 0.53 in)
Weight
133 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black(8/16 GB), White (16 GB)
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.52 W/kg (head) 1.29 W/kg (body)
N/A
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS, upgradable to iOS 4.2.1
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass