Apple iPad vs Apple iPhone 3GS
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| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Device type | Tablet | Smart phone | |
| OS | iOS (5.1, 5, 4.x) | iOS (6.1, 6, 5.1, 5, 4.x, 3.x) | |
| Form factor | Candybar | Candybar | |
| Dimensions | 9.56 x 7.47 x 0.50 inches (243 x 190 x 13 mm) | 4.50 x 2.40 x 0.48 inches (115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm) | |
| Weight | 25.75 oz (730 g) the average is 4.4 oz (125 g) | 4.76 oz (135 g) the average is 4.4 oz (125 g) | |
| Side Keys | Left: Volume control, Other | ||
| Colors | Black, White |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 9.7 inches | 3.5 inches | |
| Resolution | 1024 x 768 pixels | 320 x 480 pixels | |
Pixel density
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is. | 132 ppi | 165 ppi | |
Technology
Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays. | LCD | ||
| Colors | 16 777 216 | ||
| Touchscreen | Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch | |
| Features | Light sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk time | 12.00 hours the average is 10 h (623 min) | ||
| Stand-by time | 12.5 days (300 hours) the average is 18 days (434 h) | ||
| Music playback | 30.00 hours | ||
| Video playback | 10.00 hours | ||
| Capacity | 1219 mAh | ||
| Type | Li - Ion | ||
| Not user replaceable | Yes | Yes |
| Hardware | |||
|---|---|---|---|
System chip
System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone. | Apple A4 | ||
Processor
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance. | Single core, 1000 MHz | Single core, 600 MHz | |
| Graphics processor | Yes | PowerVR SGX 535 GPU | |
System memory
System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running. | 256 MB RAM | 256 MB RAM | |
| Built-in storage | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 3 megapixels | ||
| Features | Auto focus, Touch to focus, Geo tagging | ||
| Camcorder | 640x480 (VGA) (30 fps) |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Music player | |||
| Supported formats | MP3, AAC, eAAC, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless) | MP3, AAC, WAV | |
| Video playback | |||
| Supported formats | MPEG4, H.264, Motion JPG, AVI, MOV | MPEG4, H.264, MOV | |
| Speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | ||
| Streaming | Audio, Video | Audio, Video | |
| YouTube player | Yes | Yes |
| Internet browsing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser | supports: supports: HTML | Safari, supports: supports: HTML | |
| Built-in online services support | YouTube (upload) |
| Technology | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | |
| UMTS | 850, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 1900, 2100 MHz | |
| Data | HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE | HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE | |
| Micro SIM | Yes | ||
| Global Roaming | Yes | Yes | |
Positioning
Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones. | A-GPS | GPS | |
| Navigation | Yes | Yes |
| Phone features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Phonebook | Unlimited entries, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID | ||
| Organizer | Calendar, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF) | Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), Calculator, Timer, Stopwatch | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input | ||
| Yes | IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, MobileMe | ||
| Instant Messaging | Yes | ||
| Games | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1, EDR | 2.1, EDR | |
| Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol (BNEP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Public Area Network (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) | ||
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a, b, g, n | 802.11 b, g | |
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 | |
| Connector | Proprietary | Proprietary | |
| Headphones connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | |
| Charging connector | Proprietary | Proprietary | |
| Other | TV-Out, Computer sync, OTA sync | Computer sync, OTA sync |
| Other features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Speakerphone | Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Compass | |
| Other | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording |
| Regulatory Approval | |||
|---|---|---|---|
FCC approval
FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC. | |||
| Date approved
Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission | 08 Jun 2009 | ||
| FCC ID value: BCGA1303A link | |||
FCC measured SAR
FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value. | |||
| Head | 1.19 W/kg | ||
| Measured in | 1900 MHz | ||
| Body | 0.33 W/kg | ||
| Measured in | 1900 MHz |
| Availability | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Officially announced | 27 Jan 2010 | 08 Jun 2009 |
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