Apple iPhone 3GS

Apple iPhone 3GS / Specs

AKA: iPhone 3G S

Overview

Regions availableCanada, USA
TechnologyGSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
UMTS 850/1900/2100 MHz
Packet DataGPRS, EDGE, HSDPA 7.2
SIM CardYes
World PhoneYes
Operating SystemiOS 3.01 (Update Available: 5.1.1)

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Processor600 MHz
Internal Flash Memory8 GB or 16 GB or 32 GB
RAM256 MB
ROMNo
GPSA-GPS
Digital compassUnknown
FlightModeYes
Hearing Aid CompatibleNo
TTY/TDD

Digital TTY/TDD enables those who are deaf or hard of hearing to use a special TTY device with digital service.

Yes
Noise CancellationUnknown
SARHead: 1.19 W/kg
Body: 0.67 W/kg
LanguagesChinese, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Manufacturer Warranty1 Year
Accessories IncludedAC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery, Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic, Dock Connector to USB Cable, SIM eject tool, USB Power Adapter

Power & Battery

TypeLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable BatteryNo
Talk TimeUp to:
720 minutes (2G)
300 minutes (3G)
Standby TimeUp to:
300 hours (2G)
300 hours (3G)

Physical Characteristics

Design TypeBar
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDAYes
ColorsBlack, White
Dimensions [H x W x D]11.6 x 6.2 x 1.2 cm
(4.6 x 2.4 x 0.5 in)
Weight135 grams
(4.8 ounces)
Rugged DesignNo
Antenna TypeInternal
Changeable FaceplatesNo

Display / Screen

TypeColor
TechnologyLCD (TFT)
Colors16.7 million
Resolution320 x 480 pixels
Size3.5 inches
3DNo
Secondary DisplayNo
SensorsAmbient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer
GraphicsWallpapers
ThemesYes
Backlit IlluminationYes
Zoom / MagnificationUnknown
Battery Strength IndicatorYes
Signal Strength IndicatorYes
Voice Mail IndicatorYes
Text Message IndicatorYes
High Speed Data IndicatorYes
Bluetooth IndicatorYes
Additional Display Features-

Input / Navigation

Input TypeTouchscreen
Navigation TypeTouchscreen
Illuminated KeypadNo
Predictive Text EntryYes
Voicemail KeyNo
Any Key AnswerNo
Voice CommandsYes
Keypad / Touchscreen LockNo
External Volume ControlYes
External Media Playback ControlsNo

Call Management

Phone Book CapacityDepends on system memory
Multiple Numbers Per ContactEmail address, Other fields
Auto AnswerNo
Photo Caller IDYes
Voice Activated DialingYes

Web / Email / Messaging

Web Browsing TypeWAP 2.0, HTML
BrowserSafari
JavascriptYes
FlashNo
EmailYes
Email ProtocolsPOP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
Additional Email Features-
Messaging ServicesSMS, EMS, MMS
Push-to-talk (PTT)No

Connectivity

USBYes
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth ProfilesA2DP, HFP, HSP
NFC

Near Field Communication is a short-range wireless communication technology

Unknown
InfraredNo
WiFi802.11 b/g
WiFi EncryptionUnknown
Mobile HotspotNo
DLNA Support

Digital Living Network Alliance standards-based technology to make it easier for consumers to use, share and enjoy their digital photos, music and videos

Unknown
WiMAXNo
UMA SupportNo
Data Tethering CompatibilityNo
Java ApplicationsNo
Brew ApplicationsNo
Expansion SlotsNo
Expansion Slots Info-
ECML / Digital WalletNo
PC SynchronizationYes
PictBridgeNo
TV-outYes

Camera

Built-InYes
Resolution3+ megapixels
ZoomNo
FlashNo
Additional Camera InfoAuto focus
Video Capture / RecordingYes
Video Recording FormatsUnknown
Video Recording ParametersVGA (640 x 480 pixels), 30 fps
Secondary CameraNo
Secondary Camera Info-

Audio / Video

Audio PlaybackYes
Audio FormatsMP3, Protected AAC, AAC, Audible, Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV
RadioNo
Video PlaybackYes
Video Playback FormatsH.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Mobile TVNo
Streaming VideoYes
External SpeakersNo
Headset JackYes
Custom RingtonesTruetone / MP3
Downloadable RingtonesYes
Ringtone ComposerNo
Ringer IDYes
Vibration AlertYes
Haptic Feedback VibrationUnknown
SpeakerphoneYes

Apps

To-Do / Task ListYes
CalendarYes
World ClockYes
AlarmYes
StopwatchYes
TimerYes
CalculatorYes
Currency ConverterYes
WeatherYes
StocksYes
MapsYes
NotepadYes
Document ViewerUnknown
Voice Memos / RecorderYes
GamesDownloadable
AppsNo
Included Software / Apps-

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