Apple iPhone 3GS Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
3.5", 320 x 480
Main Camera
3 Megapixel
Operating System
iOS 4
Storage
8 GB

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple iPhone 3GS
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Aerial Internal
Height 116 mm Worse than 66 % of phones rated.
Width 62 mm Worse than 61 % of phones rated.
Depth 12 mm Worse than 59 % of phones rated.
Weight 135 g Better than 58 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Black
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Dock connector - 30 pin dock connector
SIM Card Type (Size) Mini SIM

The Apple iPhone 3GS has dimensions 116 mm × 62 mm × 12 mm. Its weight is 135 g.

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DISPLAY Apple iPhone 3GS
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology TFT
Screen Size (Display Size) 3.5" Worse than 71 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 320 x 480 pixels Worse than 63 % of phones rated.
Display Illumination Colour White
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating

The screen size reaches 3.5" inches. Phones with smaller displays have the advantage of being easier to use with one hand. However, compared to phones with large screens, they provide a lower user experience. Nevertheless, if you don't plan to watch movies or play games on your phone regularly and just expect basic functionality, this size should be good enough for you. The disadvantage of LCD displays is the relatively lower color contrast displayed, as the technology cannot display absolute black well. Also due to the higher power consumption, LCD displays are no longer as common in phones. Even so, some manufacturers still equip their phones with LCD technology. However, modern smartphones are already using OLED technology. The advantage of LCD phones is that they tend to be cheaper to build than OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Apple iPhone 3GS is 320 x 480 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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MEMORY Apple iPhone 3GS
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 8 GB Worse than 72 % of phones rated.

One of the most important parameters for user´s decision is often internal memory capacity. The larger it is, the more apps, photos, movies and other files your phone can store. This phone has 8 GB storage. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Nowadays, you can usually find one phone model on the market with several different memory sizes. This allows each user to choose what suits them best.

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CAMERA Apple iPhone 3GS
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 3 Megapixel Worse than 77 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 (VGA)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the Apple iPhone 3GS has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of main lens is 3 Megapixel. Nonetheless, resolution alone does not necessarily mean a good photo. Therefore, you should look at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple iPhone 3GS
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) -
Standby Time 300 hours Worse than 59 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 720 minutes Better than 61 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk (GSM): up to 720 min
Talk (WCDMA): up to 300 min
Standby: up to 300 hrs
Continuous browsing (WCDMA): up to 5 hrs
Continuous browsing (Wi-Fi): up to 9 hrs
Playback (video): up to 10 hrs
Playback (audio): up to 30 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion



The standby time for this phone is 300 hours and tells us how long the phone lasts on a single charge when you're not actively using it. The phone Apple iPhone 3GS will last one charge with constant phone calls 720 minutes.

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CELLULAR Apple iPhone 3GS
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Operating System iOS 4
Navigation A-GPS

Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. Apple iPhone 3GS supports 3G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones. The operating system in the case of this model is iOS 4.

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COMMUNICATIONS Apple iPhone 3GS
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g
Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP
Communication Features Mobile Email client, VoIP client, Internet browser
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Bluetooth 2.1 EDR must not be missing from the basic package. It makes it easy to connect wireless headphones to your phone, connect your phone to your TV, tablet, speaker and more.

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MEDIA Apple iPhone 3GS
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, AIFF, Audible, MP3, Apple Lossless, HE-AAC
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, H.264
FEATURES Apple iPhone 3GS
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass
Polyphonic Ringer Yes
Personal Information Management Calendar, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features Multitasking
OTHERS Apple iPhone 3GS
Included Accessories Stereo headset, USB cable, power adapter
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 5 - 95%

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