Apple iPhone 3GS
#10346
Samsung I110 Illusion
#8166Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 3GS
Samsung I110 Illusion
Performance
14.924.6
Camera
12.739.6
Display
16.016.0
Battery
14.015.2
Build
17.416.2
Connectivity
26.227.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
10.416.1
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 3GS and Samsung I110 Illusion both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 3GS is equipped with a 600 MHz Cortex-A8 CPU and 256MB RAM, while the I110 has a more powerful 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU and 512MB RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the I110 supports video recording, whereas the iPhone 3GS is limited to 480p at 30fps.
- The I110 also has a slightly larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the 1400 mAh battery of the iPhone 3GS, potentially offering longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the iPhone runs iOS 3, upgradable to iOS 6.1.6, while the I110 operates on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), providing different user experiences.
- Build quality is comparable, with the iPhone being slightly heavier at 135g versus the I110's 120g, and both devices lack water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 3GS
Samsung I110 Illusion
General
Release Date
2009
2011
Announced
2009
2011
Description
N/A
For VerizonAlso known as Samsung SCH-i110
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
600 MHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
PowerVR SGX535
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
8GB 256MB RAM, 16GB 256MB RAM, 32GB 256MB RAM
2GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, f/2.8, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
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
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 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)
114.4 x 59.9 x 11.7 mm (4.50 x 2.36 x 0.46 in)
Weight
135 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.26 W/kg (head) 0.79 W/kg (body)
0.62 W/kg (head) 0.94 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP (headset support only)
3.0, A2DP
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 3, upgradable to iOS 6.1.6
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass