Apple iPhone 3GS
#8189
HP Veer
#8165Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 3GS
HP Veer
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
41.942.0
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.752.7
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 3GS features a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the HP Veer has a smaller 2.6-inch TFT display at 320 x 400 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 3GS is powered by a 600 MHz Cortex-A8 CPU, whereas the HP Veer has a slightly faster 800 MHz Scorpion CPU.
- The camera on the HP Veer is superior with a 5 MP rear camera compared to the iPhone's 3.15 MP, though both lack optical image stabilization.
- The iPhone 3GS has a larger 1400 mAh battery capacity compared to the Veer's 910 mAh, which may impact overall battery life.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the iPhone utilizing iOS 3 (upgradable to iOS 6.1.6) and the HP Veer operating on webOS 2.2, affecting the software experience and available applications.
- Overall, the iPhone 3GS offers a more robust build and battery life, while the HP Veer provides a more advanced camera and slightly better performance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 3GS
HP Veer
General
Release Date
2009
2011
Announced
2009
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
2.6"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 400 pixels (~197 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7230
CPU
600 MHz Cortex-A8
800 MHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX535
Adreno 205
Memory
8GB 256MB RAM, 16GB 256MB RAM, 32GB 256MB RAM
8GB (6.5GB user available)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP, f/2.8, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
910 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 910 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)
84 x 54.5 x 15.1 mm (3.31 x 2.15 x 0.59 in)
Weight
135 g
103 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP (headset support only)
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
iOS 3, upgradable to iOS 6.1.6
HP webOS 2.2
OS Version
iOS 3, upgradable to iOS 6.1.6
HP webOS 2.2
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes