Apple iPhone 3GS

Release Date: Discontinued

Specs Score 42%
Highlights
3.5 inches
N/A
8GB 256MB RAM, 16GB 256MB RAM, 32GB 256MB RAM
3.15 MP
1400 mAh

Quick Summary

As a compelling mid-range option, the Apple iPhone 3GS delivers seamlessly integrated into Apple's premium ecosystem, solid hardware that easily handles everyday demands. It runs on iOS 3, upgradable to iOS 6.1.6, which pairs beautifully with its 3.5 inches display to ensure fluid, vibrant interactions. It effortlessly handles daily applications and moderate tasks, drawing power from a 1400 mAh battery.

Hardware Score Analysis

A detailed breakdown of how this device scores based on automated hardware specification analysis.

Performance 60%
Display 28%
Camera 19%
Battery 58%
Memory 24%

Launch

Status Discontinued

Display

Type TFT
Size 3.5 inches, 36.5 cm² (~50.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating

Main Camera

Single
3.15 MP, f/2.8, AF
Video 480p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Single
No

Body

Dimensions 115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm (4.55 x 2.44 x 0.48 in)
Weight 135 g (4.76 oz)
Colors Black, White

Connectivity

Technology GSM / HSPA
2G Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
Speed HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
SIM Mini-SIM

Platform

OS iOS 3, upgradable to iOS 6.1.6
CPU 600 MHz Cortex-A8
GPU PowerVR SGX535

Memory

Card Slot No
Internal Storage 8GB 256MB RAM, 16GB 256MB RAM, 32GB 256MB RAM
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Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm Jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth 2.1, A2DP (headset support only)
Positioning GPS, A-GPS
Radio No
USB 2.0

Features

Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Other HTML (Safari)
iCloud cloud service
Maps
Organizer
TV-out
Audio/video player/editor
Photo viewer/editor
Voice command/dial
Predictive text input

Battery

Type Li-Ion 1400 mAh, non-removable

Miscellaneous

Models A1325, A1303, iPhone2,1
SAR 0.26 W/kg (head)   0.79 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.45 W/kg (head)   0.40 W/kg (body)

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