Apple iPhone 3GS
#10346
LG L40 Dual D170
#6211Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 3GS
LG L40 Dual D170
Performance
14.936.7
Camera
12.739.6
Display
16.053.5
Battery
14.016.7
Build
17.40.2
Connectivity
26.229.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
10.424.8
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 3GS, released in 2009, features a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the LG L40 Dual D170, released in 2014, also has a 3.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 3GS is powered by a 600 MHz Cortex-A8 CPU and 256MB RAM, whereas the LG L40 has a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 and 512MB RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the LG L40 supports video recording, unlike the iPhone 3GS, which is limited to 480p at 30fps.
- The battery capacity of the LG L40 is 1700 mAh, compared to the iPhone 3GS's 1400 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- The iPhone runs on iOS 3, upgradable to iOS 6.1.6, while the LG operates on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) with LG UI 3, providing different software experiences.
- Build-wise, the iPhone 3GS is slightly heavier at 135g compared to the 113.4g of the LG L40, with the latter being marginally more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 3GS
LG L40 Dual D170
General
Release Date
2009
2014
Announced
2009
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as LG L40 Dual SIM D170
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT
IPS 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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8210/MSM8610 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPU
600 MHz Cortex-A8
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX535
Adreno 302
Memory
8GB 256MB RAM, 16GB 256MB RAM, 32GB 256MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, f/2.8, AF
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
480p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1700/1540 mAh, removable
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)
109.4 x 59 x 11.9 mm (4.31 x 2.32 x 0.47 in)
Weight
135 g
113.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.26 W/kg (head) 0.79 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP (headset support only)
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
A-GPS only
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 3, upgradable to iOS 6.1.6
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), LG UI 3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer