Apple iPhone 2G (16GB) vs Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 2G vs Amazon Fire Phone phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/19/2014 11:53 PM, updated: 8/3/2023 10:20 AM

Compare Amazon Fire Phone X Apple iPhone 2G (16GB) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

32Points Amazon Fire Phone (32GB) Compare Apple iPhone 2G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)

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 2G (16GB)	vs	32 Advantages Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
412MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+2GB LPDDR315 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (15GB available)	vs	+32GB (25GB available)67% More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)30% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+312 PPI89% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+4.7"34% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 13MP6 times 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	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+OIS: Optical 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) 2.1MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supported	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage 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
2G EDGE	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps259 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAh	vs	+2400 mAh71% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+9W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

11 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back

60Hz

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

+4 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Fire Phone (32GB)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)	AT&T Amazon Firephone SD4930UR
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA	USA
Brand	Apple	Amazon
Release date	6/1/2007	7/25/2014, Announced: 6/18/2014
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)	66.5 x 139.2 millimeters (2.62 x 5.48 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 3
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Oleophobic coating screen	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
System version	iOS 1.0	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	iOS 3.0	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Amazon Fire OS UI 3.5 / 3.6.5
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S5L8900	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR MBX Lite	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (15GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	32GB (25GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.384 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G	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	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
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	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	OIS: Optical 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 2G (16GB)	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
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 2G (16GB)	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound Dolby Digital Plus
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
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	2.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	2400 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	9W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	22 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	285 hours (11.9 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic	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	• Colors: Black • 3D Dynamic Perspective UI (based on 4 front cameras) • System wide tilt, auto-scroll, swivel and peek functions • Unlimited Cloud Drive photo storage • Firefly app
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)	1.34W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)	feature not registered