Apple iPhone 3GS Specs

8.5

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8.0

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Released

Jun 19, 2009

Display

3.5 inches
480 x 320 pixels

Camera

3 MP (Single camera)

Hardware

0.25GB RAM

Storage

32GB,

Battery

1219 mAh

OS

iOS 6.1

Description

Apple iPhone 3GS adds support for HSDPA 7.2 Mbps fast data and a digital compass. The new model from Cupertino's factory also has an improved battery life and working speed - loading is much more faster. The camera is upgraded to a 3-megapixel sensor with autofocus and tap to focus option and is capable of video recording with a VGA resolution (640x480 pixels). In the other aspects, Apple iPhone 3GS is pretty much the same as the previous version and has a 3.5" multi-touch display with resolution of 480x320 pixels, Wi-Fi, GPS and it has the same size.

This device is also known as Apple iPhone 3G S

Cons

32GB basic storage (not expandable)
Thick body (0.48 inches)
Proprietary USB connector

Shop links

$799

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Display
Size:	3.5 inches
Resolution:	480 x 320 pixels, 165 PPI
Technology:	LCD
Screen-to-body:	52.35 %
Colors:	16 777 216
Touchscreen:	Capacitive, Multi-touch
Features:	Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware
Processor:	Single core, 600 MHz
GPU:	PowerVR SGX535
RAM:	0.25GB
Internal storage:	32GB
Device type:	Smartphone
OS:	iOS (6.1, 6.x, 5.1, 5, 4.x, 3.x)

Battery
Capacity:	1219 mAh
Type:	Li - Ion, Not user replaceable

Camera
Rear:	Single camera
Main camera:	3 MP (Autofocus)
Video recording:	640x480 (VGA) (30 fps)

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	4.50 x 2.40 x 0.48 inches (115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm)
Weight:	4.76 oz (135.0 g)
Keys:	Left: Volume control, Other
Colors:	Black, White

Cellular
UMTS:	Bands 5(850), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Data Speed:	HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, UMTS

Multimedia
Headphones:	3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Earpiece, Loudspeaker

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	2.1, EDR
Wi-Fi:	802.11 b, g
USB:	Proprietary, USB 2.0
Features:	Charging
Location:	GPS
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Compass
Other:	Computer sync, OTA sync

Phone features
Notifications:	Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features:	Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Jun 08, 2009
FCC ID value:	BCGA1303A
Measured SAR:
Head:	1.19 W/kg
Measured in:	1900 MHz
Body:	0.33 W/kg
Measured in:	1900 MHz

Availability
Officially announced:	Jun 08, 2009

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