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PA Rating - 8.8
User Rating - 8.1

Posted: 09 Jan 2007
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Discontinued

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Also known as Apple iPhone 3G S PA Rating - 8.5
User Rating - 8

Posted: 08 Jun 2009
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: AT&T - Discontinued

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSiOS (3.x, 2.x, 1.x)iOS (6.1, 6, 5.1, 5, 4.x, 3.x) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.50 x 2.40 x 0.46 inches (115 x 61 x 11.6 mm)4.50 x 2.40 x 0.48 inches (115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm) 
Weight4.80 oz (135 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		4.76 oz (135 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		 
Side KeysLeft: Volume control, OtherLeft: Volume control, Other 
Colors Black, White 
Display
Physical size3.5 inches3.5 inches 
Resolution320 x 480 pixels320 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.

165 ppi165 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.

LCDLCD 
Colors16 777 21616 777 216 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensorLight sensor, Proximity sensor 
Battery
Talk time8.00 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		12.00 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		 
Stand-by time10.4 days (250 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		12.5 days (300 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		 
Music playback24.00 hours30.00 hours 
Video playback7.00 hours10.00 hours 
Capacity1400 mAh1219 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Not user replaceableYesYes 
Hardware
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, 412 MHzSingle core, 600 MHz 
Graphics processor 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.

128 MB RAM256 MB RAM 
Built-in storage16 GB32 GB 
Camera
Camera2 megapixels3 megapixels 
Features Auto focus, Touch to focus, Geo tagging 
Camcorder 640x480 (VGA) (30 fps) 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, WAVMP3, AAC, WAV 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.264MPEG4, H.264, MOV 
SpeakersEarpiece, LoudspeakerEarpiece, Loudspeaker 
YouTube playerYesYes 
Internet browsing
BrowserSafari Browser; Tabs supportedSafari 
supportsHTMLHTML 
Built-in online services support YouTube (upload) 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS 850, 1900, 2100 MHz 
DataEDGEHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE 
Global RoamingYesYes 
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.

 GPS 
Navigation Yes 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Multiple numbers per contact, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator, Timer, StopwatchCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), Calculator, Timer, Stopwatch 
MessagingSMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTPIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, MobileMe 
Instant Messaging Yes 
GamesYesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.0, EDR2.1, EDR 
ProfilesGeneric Access (GAP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP)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-Fi802.11 b, g802.11 b, g 
USBYesUSB 2.0 
ConnectorProprietaryProprietary 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectorProprietaryProprietary 
OtherComputer sync, OTA syncComputer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsPolyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer, Compass 
OtherVoice recordingVoice 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

17 May 200708 Jun 2009 
FCC ID value: BCGA1203 linkFCC 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.

   
Head0.97 W/kg1.19 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Body0.61 W/kg0.33 W/kg 
Measured in850 MHz1900 MHz 
Availability
Officially announced09 Jan 200708 Jun 2009 

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