Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB) vs Nokia 2 (Dual-sim)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 3GS vs Nokia 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/8/2018 7:52 PM, updated: 7/4/2020 3:50 PM

Compare Nokia 2 X Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

28Points Nokia 2 (Dual-sim) Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
LTPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 2 (Dual-sim)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

2 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB)	vs	28 Advantages Nokia 2 (Dual-sim)
+32GB (28GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (3GB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+1GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)32% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+LTPS LCDAdvantage LTPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+294 PPI78% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+5"43% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1219 mAh	vs	+4100 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

12 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

Proximity sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Nokia 2 (Dual-sim)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Nokia 2 (Dual-sim)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 3GS	HMD Nokia 2 TA-1029, TA-1035
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil, USA, (Europe), India, Russia, Thailand, Taiwan, Ukraine, Vietnam
Brand	Apple	Nokia
Release date	6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012	11/15/2017
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)	71.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.65 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Nokia 2 (Dual-sim)
Display type	TFT LCD	LTPS LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Nokia 2 (Dual-sim)
System version	iOS 3.0	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	iOS 6.0	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Nokia 2 (Dual-sim)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S5PC100	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 MSM8909v2 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Nokia 2 (Dual-sim)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	8GB (3GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Nokia 2 (Dual-sim)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) America version: LTE (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38) India version (TA-1029): LTE (Band 1, 3, 5, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Nokia 2 (Dual-sim)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Nokia 2 (Dual-sim)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Nokia 2 (Dual-sim)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Nokia 2 (Dual-sim)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Nokia 2 (Dual-sim)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Nokia 2 (Dual-sim)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) 616-0435	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1219 mAh	4100 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11.7 hours	19 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	1340 hours (55.8 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Nokia 2 (Dual-sim)
Call control	Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • iCloud cloud service • Twitter integration • Google Maps • Audio/video player and editor • Image editor	• Colors: Pewter/Black, Pewter/White, Copper/Black • Google Assistant • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Nokia 2 (Dual-sim)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)	feature not registered