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Apple iPhone 3GS

Launched June 2009

Overview

Strengths

Weak points

Battery & charging0.7
Performance & hardware1.0
Connectivity1.4

Display: 3.5″TFT LCD320 × 480 px60 Hz
Design: 135 g62.1 mm115.5 mm12.3 mm
Performance: 256 MB RAM32 GB
AnTuTu: 6,832Better than 0% of phones
Battery: 1,400 mAh5 W
Cameras: 3.15 Mpx · f/2.8
Network: 3G2G
Software: iOS 3

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Technical specifications

Battery

Battery Capacity: 1,400 mAh
Battery Type: Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power: 5 W
Battery Features: Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
Talk time: 5 h

Design

Body Colors: Black, White
Body Thickness: 12.3 mm
Body Width: 62.1 mm
Body Height: 115.5 mm
Weight: 135 g
Usable Surface: 50.9 %
Foldable: No
Rugged Build: No
Unfolded thickness: 12.3 mm

Performance

Processor Process Size: 45 nm
Graphics GPU: PowerVR SGX535
Maximum CPU Clock: 0.6 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity: 32 GB
AnTuTu Score: 6,832
CPU Description: 600 MHz Cortex-A8
RAM Capacity: 256 MB
Expandable Storage: No

Display

Display Aspect Ratio: 3:2
Display Technology: TFT LCD
Display Diagonal: 3.5″
Display Horizontal Resolution: 320 px
Display Vertical Resolution: 480 px
Display Pixel Density: 165 ppi
Display Refresh Rate: 60 Hz
Display Contrast Ratio: 201 :1
Display Features: Gorilla Glass, Oleophobic Coating, Touchscreen
Integrated Projector: No

Sensor

Sensor Features: Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope

Software

Operating System: iOS 3
OS Family: iOS
OS Version: 3
Direct OS Updates: Yes
Web browser: HTML

Connectivity

SIM Configurations: Single Mini-SIM
Cellular Bands: 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100
Cellular Technologies: GSM, HSPA
Wi-Fi Standards: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi Features: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 2.1
Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP
Navigation Systems: GPS, A-GPS
Connectivity Features: 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB 2.0
USB Version: USB 2.0
SAR American Head: 0.26 W/kg
SAR American Body: 0.79 W/kg
SAR (EU) head: 0.45 W/kg
SAR (EU) body: 0.4 W/kg

Audio

Microphone Count: 2
Audio Features: A2DP, Loudspeaker

Features

Built-in functions: Organizer, Audio/video player, Photo viewer, Photo editor, Voice command, Voice dial, Predictive text input

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Camera system

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Rear main camera

Resolution: 3.15 Mpx
Video Recording: 480p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video: No
Optical Zoom: 0 x
Aperture: f/2.8

Sensor

Resolution: 3.15 Mpx

Video

Video Recording: 480p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video: No

Lens

Optical Zoom: 0 x
Aperture: f/2.8

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