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Apple iPhone 3GS

Apple iPhone 3GS

Released: June 8, 2009

Price TBA
Display3.5"
Camera3.15 MP, f/2.8, AF
RAM256GB
BatteryLi-Ion 1400 mAh, non-removable

Full Specifications

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps

Launch

Announced
June 19, 2009
Status
Discontinued

Body

Dimensions
115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm
Weight
135 g
Build
Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
SIM
Mini-SIM

Display

Type
TFT
Size
3.5 inches
Resolution
480 x 320 pixels (3:2 ratio) (~165 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating

Platform

OS
iOS 3 (Upgradable to iOS 6.1.6)
CPU
600 MHz Cortex-A8
GPU
PowerVR SGX535

Memory

Internal
8192GB 256GB RAM, 16384GB 256GB RAM, 32768GB 256GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules
3.15 MP, f/2.8, AF
Video
480p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm jack
1

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP (headset support only)
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
Radio
No
USB
2.0

Features

Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery

Type
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, non-removable
Talk time
Up to 5 h (3G)

Misc

Colors
Black, White
Models
A1325, A1303, iPhone2, 1
SAR
0.26 (head) 0.79 (body)
SAR EU
0.45 (head)

Tests

Display
Contrast ratio: 201:1 (nominal)

Frequently Asked Questions

The iPhone 3GS is powered by a 600 MHz Cortex-A8 CPU and a PowerVR SGX535 GPU.

No, the iPhone 3GS supports only GSM and HSPA networks with a maximum speed of HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps. It does not support 4G or 5G.

The iPhone 3GS has a non-removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery, providing up to 5 hours of talk time on 3G.

No, the iPhone 3GS only has a 3.15 MP rear camera (f/2.8, AF) capable of recording 480p video at 30 fps. There is no selfie camera.

No, the iPhone 3GS does not have an IP rating for water or dust resistance.

No, there is no mention of fast charging in the specifications. The device uses standard charging via a USB 2.0 port.