Comparison iPhone 3G vs 3GS

When we take into consideration iPhone 3G vs 3GS, although both the instruments look similar, really speaking, there are several differentiating factors in them.

For instance, the processor which iPhone 3G uses is ARM 11 working on 412 MHz, whereas that in 3GS is ARM Cortex A-8 running on 600 MHz.

Camera used in iPhone 3G is 2.0 megapixel only and fixed focus, and that with 3GS is 3.0 megapixel, and of auto focus along with auto white balance and also macro mode.

iPhone 3G does not provide video recording and voice control facilities, on the other hand 3GS has 30fps VGA along with on-device editing capability as well as a voice control feature which supports you for playing songs, calling contacts, dialing numbers and many other amenities with your voice.

Graphic capability in iPhone 3G is Open GL ES 1.1 on the other hand that featured by 3GS is OpenGL ES 2.0.

There are no Nike+ support and integrated magnetic compass in iPhone 3G, whereas 3GS is having them.

Wireless technology iPhone 3G offers includes 3.6 Mbps HSDPA, WiFi and Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR, while that given by 3GS includes 7.2 Mbps HSDPA, WiFi and Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR. The internet speed in 3GS is much quicker, that is, practically twice, that of 3G.

The headphones that come with iPhone 3G are regular, and that featured along with 3GS are inline remote for music control.

Dimensions offered by iPhone 3G and 3GS are same, i.e., 115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm.

3GS is a little heavier than iPhone 3G, that is, iPhone 3GS is 135 gm (4.76 oz), which is 2 gm (0.07 oz) more than iPhone 3G, which is 133 gm (4.69 oz).

Both the phones have same battery life for talk time/data, that is, up to 5 hours, on the other hand, for others, 3GS scores better. Battery life given by iPhone 3G on 2G is 10 hours, while, that offered by 3GS is 12 hours. For data on WiFi, 3G has 6 hours of battery life, whereas 3GS gives 9 hours. On audio, it is 24 hours offered by iPhone 3G, on the other hand it is 30 hours offered by 3GS and it is up to 7 hours}offered by iPhone 3G for video, whereas, it is 10 hours given by 3GS.

And yet another facility for 3GS is it is having water-and-oil resistant finish, which iPhone 3G doesn't.

When you will look at the differentiating points of iPhone 3G vs 3GS, you can figure out which one is preferable for yourself. It is uncertain that the additional amenities renedered on 3GS, although are very attracting, they are actually worth the cost or not. It is guaranteed that the camera and video quality of 3GS is enhanced and it is really fine for close-up photos and recordings.

If you are planning of upgrading, consider the extra money also, because if we make price comparison of iPhone 3G vs 3GS, the difference is around twice.

So when thinking about upgrading iPhone 3G vs 3GS, when you look at 3gs or 3g system they are visually almost the same, so if your main concern is look and you are short of money, you can choose iPhone 3G instead.