Name: iPhone 3G
Brand: Apple
SKU: 30157
Rating: 4.0 (35 reviews)

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Apple iPhone 3G - Pros & Cons

Build quality is excellent
faster
more efficient and
importantly
richer
intuitive interface
multi-touch controls
Bright
bold
sharp and clean
effortless touch sensitive navigation
sleek design and the unique web browsing
implementation of A-GPS on the iPhone 3G is pretty good
can work very well indeed
logical and fairly straightforward next step
the overall experience is very good
Really fantastic color and processing
The proximity sensor and low-light sensor work
Voice quality on this handsfree unit is absolutely top notch
attention to detailing is very good
bright
high quality
relatively snappy and more akin to the experience
Settings are easy to find and use
features
easy to move around and easy on the hands
phone is so easy to use and the music quality as an iPod is great
Easy to operate
reliable
great
great
high quality photos and videos
call quality is improved and it continues to deliver an excellent music and video experience
by adding critical features and sharper call quality
Lifelike experiences
equal access
better collaboration and new business opportunities
much improved - with Exchange and Mobile Me now sitting
Call quality also seems a lot better
Internet speed is amazingly fast compared to the 2g iPhone
The App Store is easy to navigate
excellent resolution and clarity
faster internals are a welcome upgrade too
auto-focus and macro are very welcome features
The operating system was excellent
at best
they load and run much more smoothly
loads much faster and is more snappier
performance increase is tremendous
It works smoothly and without any stuttering
Focusing is relatively quick and generally accurate
Quality is decent for a smartphone
macro mode works invisibly and without intervention
dramatically faster cellular data access and an impressive software update
Voice quality is much improved from the original iPhone
new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries
Bright
beautiful
highly responsive touchscreen
intuitive software and trademark multitouch input
Smartphones produce awesome images with great color

The white is only available on the 16GB version
the new design is the Apple logo
viewing angles aren't as wide as on the original iPhone
lack of support for the Stereo A2DP Bluetooth profile
lack of cut & paste - yes that well known and complicated function
GPS
lack of cut & paste
iPhone 3G comes only with a USB charging cable and AC adapter
The camera is a mediocre 2 megapixels
the touch interface works with fingers only
the on-screen keypad is a little small
the text entry box may also appear too small for practical use
the volume is a little low
No way to open a link in a new tab in mobile Safari
real power in usability
auto-brightness disabled
the hardware is only one part of that
doesn't support stereo bluetooth headphones
noticeably louder than the one on the original iPhone
the queues have died down and the iPhone 3G has sold out everywhere
achingly slow on the original iPhone over EDGE
iPhone-to-iPhone calls were almost routinely terrible on the first device
no way to expand the storage
No one in their right mind regularly browses the Web that way
Bluetooth functionality is still somewhat lacking
My 3G drops calls occasionally and can be crackly at times
Keys are a little small but
Heavy
clunky
too big for my little hands
The battery life is poor and you need to charge
There is no way to roll back the update
Screen cracks easily and is expensive to replace
the camera app just recently and missed a great photo opportunity
e-mail syncing is not without its faults
Sometimes the old iPhone would simply crawl
annoyances will be fixed by firmware
Apple is absolutely desperate to gain a foothold in the mobile market
iPhone 3G will fall back on the triangulation method
The iTunes Store could not be contacted
slightly heavier
slight change in positioning of the speakers and microphone in the new design
the images displayed in the Maps application will vary
Operating system upgrades do not support older phones
Only files could be sent and it could not be used for audio
Bluetooth was restricted on this model
no flash and no video recording this was
ground-breaking
speed is it consumes much batteries
better quality pictures and video
speed of the apps loading the original iPhone
Does the 3Gs have one speaker on the bottom left side
developers are like alcoholics
The compass may not sound like a great feature
screen which will not pick up fingerprints easily
iPhone 3GS just set the standard higher
still lacks an LED flash and digital zoom
s gone missing in your home
no way to call a contact directly from the search results
unloved fixed-focus 2-megapixel snapper
no Flickr upload option for still photos
not earth-shattering
a digital compass may seem a little strange
the Camera Roll app still lacks integration with Web services
it missed some voice commands when a TV blared nearby
color distinction quite noticeable on screens with white backgrounds
display look dull and washed out in comparison
Voice Control stumbled on other names
the inability to view all new messages in a single
still no way to pick up text from one place on the iPhone and drop it down somewhere
glass screen cracked beyond repair on the fifth drop
its built-in camera is an embarrassment
the headphone socket is no longer recessed
still no flash
mirror or auto-focus
lousy earbuds that come in the box
no removable memory card slot
No more recessed headphone jack
Call quality is a bit scratchy
Music sounded noticeably distorted on our Altec Lansing BackBeat 903 stereo headset
heavier than Iron Maiden
Plastic back highly susceptible to nicks and scratches

Apple iPhone 3G - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	3.5 in Best: Asus FonePad 8 Screen size: 8 in
Battery capacity	1150 mAh Best: Doogee BL12000 Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
Pixel density	165 ppi Best: Sony Xperia Z6 Pixel density: 891 ppi
CPU clock speed	0.6 GHz Best: Motorola Moto G100 CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Apple iPhone 3G - Full Specifications

Operating system	Apple IOS 4
CPU clock speed	0.6 GHz
CPU cores	Single-core
GPU model	PowerVR MBX Lite
RAM memory	128 MB

Primary sensor resolution	2.0 Mpx
Video recording	no
Geo-tagging	yes

Colour of product	Black Grey White
Water resistant	no
Shock resistant	no

Accelerometer	yes
Proximity	yes
Ambient light sensor	yes

Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Wireless networking standard	802.11b 802.11g
Data transmission	HSDPA
Navigation system	A-GPS
2G GSM	yes
GSM frequencies	850 MHz 900 MHz 1800 MHz 1900 MHz
3G UMTS	yes
UMTS frequences	850 MHz 1900 MHz 2100 MHz
4G LTE	no

Screen size	3.5 in
Touchscreen	yes
Number of colors	16.7M
Panel type	LCD
Resolution	480 x 320 px
Pixel density	165.0 ppi
Dual screen support	no
Scratch resistant display	no
HDR	no

Internal storage	16 GB 8 GB
Memory card reader	no
Types of memory card supported	No memory slot

Height	4.55 in
Width	2.44 in
Depth	0.48 in
Weight	4.69 oz

Dual sim support	no
Sim card size	Mini-SIM
DLNA certified	no
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	2.0 EDR
Bluetooth profile	A2DP
NFC	no
Charging connection	Apple 30-pin Lightning
Headphone connection	3.5 mm
Video output	No

Replaceable battery	no
Battery type	Lithium ion
Battery capacity	1150.0 mAh
Standby time	300.0 h
Talk time	5.0 h
Fast charging	no
Wireless charging	no

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Apple iPhone 3G Apple - Editorial Reviews (21)

4.2

Based on 21 reviews

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PCMag UK

Published: 07.10.2010

Apple iPhone 3G

4.0

PC Magazine is your complete guide to computers, phones, tablets, peripherals and more. We test and review the latest gadgets, products and services, report technology news and trends, and provide shopping advice and price comparisons.

Trusted Reviews

Published: 21.07.2008

Apple iPhone 3G

5.0

It's over hyped and over here, but is it worth it? Find out in the only iPhone 3G review worth reading…probably.

Phone Arena

Published: 14.07.2008

Apple iPhone 3G Review

4.0

It’s finally here, the first phone to beat the iPhone. Or is it? The iPhone 3G is out, with high-speed data and GPS and Exchange support and a whole slew of new features. It’s been slightly redesigned, but remains 100% Apple. It now has an App Store, where developers can create applications for the device and distribute them through iTunes...

Digit.in/hi/

Published: 26.03.2009

Apple iPhone 3G Review

4.0

Read the in depth Review of Apple iPhone 3G Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Apple iPhone 3G configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

Apple iPhone 3G Apple iPhone 3GS Reviewed

pcworld.com_techhive.com

Published: 23.06.2009

Apple iPhone 3GS Reviewed

4.0

With the iPhone 3GS, Apple solidifies its leadership position in a crowded smartphone landscape.

Apple iPhone 3G The Apple iPhone 3GS Review

fonearena.com

The Apple iPhone 3GS Review

TechRadar

Published: 17.07.2008

Apple iPhone 3G review

4.5

The first 3G-equipped iPhone arrives to trump the 2G-original

whathifi

Published: 31.07.2009

Home review

5.0

A welcome upgrade makes the iPhone even more formidable

Gizmodo

Published: 17.06.2009

iPhone 3GS Review

What's the point in buying a new iPhone if it looks exactly like the old one? Because once you start using it, the speed of the iPhone 3GS will amaze you.

Digital Trends

Published: 18.06.2009

Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB Review | Digital Trends

The iPhone 3GS 16GB has more storage, speed and the features can only improve an already impeccable smartphone.

Engadget

Published: 11.07.2008

iPhone 3G review

It's hard to think of any other device that's enjoyed the level of exposure and hype that Apple found in the launch of the first iPhone.

Macworld

Published: 22.07.2008

iPhone 3G UK review

The hype is over, the queues have died down and the iPhone 3G has sold out everywhere. Now that the dust has settled, what do we think of Apple's landmark mobile phone and O2's network deal? Find out in Macworld UK's comprehensive review of the iPhone 3G.

Apple iPhone 3G Review: The iPhone 3G was worth the wait

Computerworld

Published: 12.07.2008

Review: The iPhone 3G was worth the wait

After months of waiting for a 3G-based iPhone -- and hours waiting in line on Friday to actually buy one -- Computerworld's Ryan Faas finds much to like in the device, which he says "packs quite a punch, both in its design and in the 3G and GPS capabilities" it offers.

portablegear.nl

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iMore

Published: 22.06.2009

iPhone 3GS Review

iPhone 3GS review: it's the same as last year. There. Done. What? That's what everyone's saying, isn't it? With the iPhone 3GS, Apple didn't give the fashionistas their glowing status fix, didn't once again jump high enough over the bar they themselves set way back in ought seven... The iPhone 3GS is increment Maybe there's a point to the technorati's collective malaise of mobile-...