iPhone 3G vs. iPhone 3GS: the tale of the tape
The very first thing we want to know about this newfangled iPhone 3G S is exactly what we're getting for our extra Benjamin (or two, depending on the model you spring for). We don't have all the answers just yet -- Apple's being coy about processor specs on the 3G S, for example -- but here's what we do know so far.
Basics | ||||||
Price | $99 8GB ($299 for ineligible upgraders) | $199 16GB, $299 32GB ($399 and $499 for ineligible upgraders) | ||||
Processor | 412MHz ARM 11 | 600MHz ARM 11 | ||||
Graphics capability | OpenGL ES 1.1 | OpenGL ES 2.0 | ||||
Camera | 2.0 megapixel fixed focus | 3.0 megapixel autofocus with macro mode and auto white balance | ||||
Video recording | None | 30fps VGA with on-device editing capability | ||||
Voice control | None | Dialing, music control | ||||
Nike+ support | No | Yes | ||||
Wireless technologies | 3.6Mbps HSDPA, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR | 7.2Mbps HSDPA, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR | ||||
Water- and oil-resistant finish | No | Yes | ||||
Integrated magnetic compass | No | Yes | ||||
Included headphones | Standard | Inline remote for music control | ||||
Battery life | Up to 5 hours talk time / data on 3G, 10 hours on 2G | Up to 5 hours talk time / data on 3G, 12 hours on 2G | ||||
Dimensions | 115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3mm | 115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3mm | ||||
Weight | 133 grams / 4.69 oz. | 135 grams / 4.76 oz. | ||||
Update: Turns out the original 3G only supports OpenGL ES 1.1, not 2.0. Thanks, Andri S.!
