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Apple iPhone 3G

iPhone 3G features a 3.5-inch display, 3G connectivity, GPS, App Store support, and improved design with plastic back.

What to know

  • Released July 11, 2008; added 3G cellular and GPS over the original iPhone; same 3.5-inch 320×480 display; 2 MP camera, no video; 8 or 16 GB; plastic back.
  • App Store launched July 2008. iOS up to 4.2.1. Historic; not for current use.

Who this is for

Collectors and historians; not suitable as a primary phone due to obsolete networks and software.

Key tradeoffs

Pros: First iPhone with 3G and GPS; App Store. Cons: Obsolete; no video recording; very limited by today's standards.

Apple iPhone 3G is powered by the Samsung APL0098 (90 nm). Battery: Li-Ion 1150 mAh, non-removable.

Launched 7/11/2008
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Full Specifications

Complete technical specifications

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
No
Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps

Launch

Announced
2008, June 9
Status
Available. Released 2008, July 11
Release Date
2008-07-11

Body

Dimensions
115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm
Weight
133 g
Build
Plastic back, aluminum frame
SIM
Mini-SIM
Protection
No

Display

Type
TFT
Size
3.5 inches
Resolution
480 x 320 pixels
Aspect Ratio
3:2
Density
~165 ppi
Protection
Oleophobic coating
Refresh Rate
60Hz
Brightness
500 nits (typ)
Screen-to-Body
~50.9%
Features
Multi-touch

Platform

OS
iOS 2, upgradable to iOS 4.2.1
OS Upgradeable
upgradable to iOS 4.2.1
Chipset
Samsung APL0098 (90 nm)
CPU
412 MHz ARM 11
GPU
PowerVR MBX Lite
NPU
No

Memory

Card Slot
No
Internal
8GB 128MB RAM, 16GB 128MB RAM
Storage Type
NVMe

Main Camera

Camera 1
2 MP, f/2.8, 35mm (wide), 1/4", 2.0µm, No
Features
No
Video
No

Selfie Camera

Features
No
Video
No

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Features
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Communications

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
Positioning
GPS (L1), A-GPS
NFC
No
Radio
No
USB
Proprietary, USB 2.0

Features

Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Other
No

Battery

Type
Li-Ion 1150 mAh, non-removable
Wired Charging
Proprietary, USB 2.0
Wireless Charging
No
Reverse Charging
No
Endurance
Endurance rating 30h

Miscellaneous

Colors
Black, White
Models
A1241, A1324
Price
$199 / €499 / £359
SAR
0.24 W/kg (head) 0.52 W/kg (body)
SAR EU
0.52 W/kg (head) 0.79 W/kg (body)