Apple iPhone 3GS

Full Specifications

Released · Jun 19, 2009

3.5-inch

Single camera

1219 mAh

0.25GB · 32GB

This device is also known as Apple iPhone 3G S

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Design
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

Display
Size	3.5-inch
Resolution	480x320px, 165 PPI
Technology	LCD
Screen-to-body	52.35 %
Colors	16 777 216
Features	Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware
Processor	Single core 600 MHz
GPU	PowerVR SGX535
RAM	0.25GB
Internal storage	32GB
OS	iOS (6.1, 6.x, 5.1, 5, 4.x, 3.x)
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Battery
Capacity	1219 mAh
Type	Li - Ion

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

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth	2.1, Yes
WLAN	802.11 b,g
USB	Proprietary, USB 2.0
Location	GPS
Sensors	Accelerometer, Compass
Other	Computer sync, OTA sync

Multimedia
Headphones	3.5mm jack
Speakers	Earpiece, Loudspeaker

Cellular
3G	Bands 5(850), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Data Speed	HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, UMTS

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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Alternative variants

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage	8GB

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage	16GB

Carrier Availability

Discontinued

AT&T

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