Apple iPhone 2G (4GB) vs Sony Ericsson G900

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 2G vs Sony Ericsson G900 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/29/2013 2:28 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 5:07 AM

Compare Sony Ericsson G900 X Apple iPhone 2G (4GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Sony Ericsson G900 Compare Apple iPhone 2G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 2G (4GB)

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14 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (4GB)	vs	13 Advantages Sony Ericsson G900
+412MHz 32bit Single-core98% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	208MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB (3.49GB available)21 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB (160MB available)
+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)12% Thinner	vs	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+3.5"46% Larger screen	vs	2.4"
+2300000 apps (App Store)45 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.	vs	Resistive
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1400 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	950 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 8GB Memory Stick micro M2Advantage More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+99 grams (3.47 ounces)36% Lighter
165 PPI	vs	+167 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 5MP162% 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	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supported	vs	+QVGA (320x240)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2G EDGE	vs	+3G UMTSAdvantage The 3G UMTS network is newer and faster
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

9 Common items in both devices

128MB SDRAM

TFT LCD

0.384 Mbps

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

802.11 b/g [wifi3]

2.0 + A2DP

+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Sony Ericsson G900
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Model	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Sony Ericsson G900
Other model names	Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)	Sony Ericsson G900, SE Tyra
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Apple	Sony Ericsson
Release date	6/1/2007	5/1/2008
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)	49 x 106 millimeters (1.93 x 4.17 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Sony Ericsson G900
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52% (screen-to-body ratio)	~34.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	167 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Oleophobic coating screen	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Sony Ericsson G900
System version	iOS 1.0	Symbian 9.1 S60 3rd Edition
Firmware update	iOS 3.0	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Sony Ericsson G900
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S5L8900	32bit: Philips Nexperia PNX4008
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 208MHz ARM926EJ (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR MBX Lite	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Sony Ericsson G900
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	4GB (3.49GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	256MB (160MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 8GB Memory Stick micro M2 (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Sony Ericsson G900
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.384 Mbps	0.384 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE	CSD, GPRS, UMTS
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 (4GB)	Sony Ericsson G900
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	QVGA (320x240) 15 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	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Sony Ericsson G900
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	QCIF (176x144)
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 (4GB)	Sony Ericsson G900
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	3GP, MPEG4
Audio formats	MP3	MP3, WAV, AAC, MIDI
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Sony Ericsson G900
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Sony Ericsson G900
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Sony Ericsson G900
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-33
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	950 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	12 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	380 hours (15.8 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Sony Ericsson G900
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black	• Colors: Dark Red, Dark Brown • Touch focus • StickyNotes • TrackID music recognition Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 2G (4GB)	Sony Ericsson G900
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)	feature not registered