Apple iPhone 3GS
#10346
Sony Xperia go
#7380Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 3GS
Sony Xperia go
Performance
14.937.7
Camera
12.715.4
Display
16.040.5
Battery
14.013.4
Build
17.415.3
Connectivity
26.231.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
10.419.2
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 3GS and Sony Xperia go both feature a 3.5-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, but the Xperia go uses an LED-backlit LCD, while the iPhone employs a TFT display.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia go is equipped with a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 processor compared to the iPhone's single-core 600 MHz Cortex-A8, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- The Xperia go also has a superior rear camera at 5 MP with 720p video recording, while the iPhone 3GS has a 3.15 MP camera limited to 480p video.
- Battery capacity is slightly lower in the Xperia go at 1305 mAh versus the iPhone's 1400 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The iPhone runs on iOS 3, upgradable to iOS 6.1.6, while the Xperia go operates on Android 2.3, upgradable to 4.1.2, offering different software experiences.
- Build quality favors the Xperia go, which is lighter and slimmer than the iPhone 3GS.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 3GS
Sony Xperia go
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2009
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
NovaThor U8500
CPU
600 MHz Cortex-A8
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX535
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 256MB RAM, 16GB 256MB RAM, 32GB 256MB RAM
8GB (4GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, f/2.8, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1305 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 1305 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 60.3 x 9.8 mm (4.37 x 2.37 x 0.39 in)
Weight
135 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White, Black, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.26 W/kg (head) 0.79 W/kg (body)
1.12 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
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, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, 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
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), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass