Apple iPhone 3G
#8243
Sony Xperia go
#10021Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 3G
Sony Xperia go
Performance
57.351.3
Camera
41.942.0
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.650.9
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 3G features a sturdy build with dimensions of 115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm and weighs 133g, while the Sony Xperia go is slightly smaller at 111 x 60.3 x 9.8 mm and lighter at 110g.
- Both devices have a 3.5-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, but the Xperia go uses an LED-backlit LCD, which may offer better visibility in bright conditions.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia go is equipped with a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor compared to the iPhone's single-core 412 MHz, providing superior processing power.
- The Xperia go also has a better camera with 5 MP and 720p video recording capabilities, while the iPhone 3G has a 2 MP camera without video recording.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Xperia go at 1305 mAh versus the iPhone's 1220 mAh.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS upgradable to 4.2.1, whereas the Xperia go operates on Android 2.3, upgradable to 4.1.2, offering different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 3G
Sony Xperia go
General
Release Date
2008
2012
Announced
2008
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Xperia advance, Sony ST27i, Sony ST27a
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
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
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
NovaThor U8500
CPU
412 MHz ARM 11
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR MBX
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 128MB RAM, 16GB 128MB RAM
8GB (4GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1220 mAh
1305 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1220 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 1305 mAh battery
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)
111 x 60.3 x 9.8 mm (4.37 x 2.37 x 0.39 in)
Weight
133 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black(8/16 GB), White (16 GB)
White, Black, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
iOS, upgradable to iOS 4.2.1
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
iOS, upgradable to iOS 4.2.1
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes