Apple iPhone 3GS
#10346
Sony Xperia tipo dual
#8022Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 3GS
Sony Xperia tipo dual
Performance
14.931.1
Camera
12.711.9
Display
16.033.2
Battery
14.015.2
Build
17.415.6
Connectivity
26.229.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
10.416.6
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 Sony Xperia tipo dual, launched in 2012, has a slightly smaller 3.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 3GS is powered by a 600 MHz Cortex-A8 CPU and has 256MB of RAM, whereas the Xperia tipo dual offers an 800 MHz Cortex-A5 CPU with 512MB of RAM, providing a smoother experience.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera capable of 480p video recording, but neither features optical image stabilization.
- The iPhone 3GS has a 1400 mAh battery, while the Xperia tipo dual has a slightly larger 1500 mAh battery, which may offer better longevity.
- The iPhone runs on iOS 3, upgradable to iOS 6.1.6, while the Xperia tipo dual operates on Android 4.0.3, providing different software experiences.
- In terms of build quality, the iPhone is heavier at 135g compared to the Xperia tipo dual's 99.4g, and their dimensions reflect their design philosophies with the iPhone being slightly larger.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 3GS
Sony Xperia tipo dual
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2009
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony ST21i2, Sony ST21a2
Display
Size
3.5"
3.2"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7225AA Snapdragon S1
CPU
600 MHz Cortex-A8
800 MHz Cortex-A5
GPU
PowerVR SGX535
Adreno 200
Memory
8GB 256MB RAM, 16GB 256MB RAM, 32GB 256MB RAM
2.9GB (2.5GB user available), 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
480p
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)
103 x 57 x 13 mm (4.06 x 2.24 x 0.51 in)
Weight
135 g
99.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Serene black, Classic silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.26 W/kg (head) 0.79 W/kg (body)
1.28 W/kg (head) 0.74 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, no dual stand-by)
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP (headset support only)
2.1, EDR
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 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity