Apple iPhone 3GS
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Apple iPhone 3GS

Complete hardware specifications, launch details and a structured technical breakdown from the TechMyte device database.

Released 2009, June
135g, 12.3mm thickness
iOS 3, up to iOS 6.1.6
8GB/16GB/32GB storage, no card slot
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Specification source: GSMArena device record.

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Full Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / HSPA
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
SpeedHSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps

Launch

Announced2009, June. Released 2009, June
StatusDiscontinued

Body

Dimensions115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm (4.55 x 2.44 x 0.48 in)
Weight135 g (4.76 oz)
SIMMini-SIM

Battery

TypeTFT
Talk timeUp to 5 h (3G)

Display

Size3.5 inches, 36.5 cm2 (~50.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating

Platform

OSiOS 3, upgradable to iOS 6.1.6
CPU600 MHz Cortex-A8
GPUPowerVR SGX535

Memory

Card slotNo
Internal8GB 256MB RAM, 16GB 256MB RAM, 32GB 256MB RAM

Selfie camera

Single3.15 MP, f/2.8, AF
Video480p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP (headset support only)
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
RadioNo
USB2.0

Features

SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
BrowserHTML (Safari)

Misc

ColorsBlack, White
PriceAbout 110 EUR
ModelsA1325, A1303, iPhone2,1
SAR EU0.45 W/kg (head)     0.40 W/kg (body)    
SAR0.26 W/kg (head)     0.79 W/kg (body)    

Tests

DisplayContrast ratio: 201:1 (nominal)
CameraPhoto
LoudspeakerVoice 69dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 71dB
Audio qualityNoise -92.1dB / Crosstalk -95.0dB