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Apple iPhone 3GS Specs
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
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Display |
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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 |
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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 |
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Capacity: | 1219 mAh |
Type: | Li - Ion, Not user replaceable |
Camera |
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Rear: | Single camera |
Main camera: | 3 MP (Autofocus) |
Video recording: | 640x480 (VGA) (30 fps) |
DesignSize comparison |
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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 |
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UMTS: | Bands 5(850), 2(1900), 1(2100) |
Data Speed: | HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, UMTS |
Multimedia |
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Headphones: | 3.5mm jack |
Speakers: | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
Connectivity & Features |
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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 |
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Notifications: | Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone |
Other features: | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording |
Regulatory Approval |
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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 |
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Officially announced: | Jun 08, 2009 |
Alternative variants
Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB
Differences from the main variant: | |
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Internal storage: | 8GB |
Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB
Differences from the main variant: | |
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Internal storage: | 16GB |
Carrier Availability
Discontinued
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