Apple iPhone 2G (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 2G vs Samsung Galaxy S3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/8/2012 9:37 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:19 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X Apple iPhone 2G (16GB) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

36Points Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) Compare Apple iPhone 2G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)

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!

1 Advantage Apple iPhone 2G (16GB)	vs	36 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
+16GB (15GB available)36% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
412MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core (32nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+2GB LPDDR215 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+eMMC 4.41Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)3% Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)35% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+306 PPI85% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+4.8"37% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 8MP3 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	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage 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	+2100 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 microphone	vs	+2 microphones100% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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 [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + 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, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet

14 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

+7 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)	Samsung Galaxy S3 i9305 (4G LTE)
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Pakistan, Singapore
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2007	10/1/2012
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)	70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.5" inches	4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	306 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Oleophobic coating screen	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
System version	iOS 1.0	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	iOS 3.0	Android 4.4 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S5L8900	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4412 (32nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR MBX Lite	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (440MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (15GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE 800/1800/2600
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)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not 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	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.6 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	11 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	510 hours (21.3 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black	• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white • Smart Stay eye tracking • S-Voice • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 2G (16GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)	0.45W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)	0.244W/kg (head), 0.237W/kg (body)