Skip to content

Apple iPhone 3G (16GB) vs Apple iPhone 4 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 3G vs Apple iPhone 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

,
Compare Apple iPhone 4 X Apple iPhone 3G (16GB) 01Point
Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
26Points Apple iPhone 4 (16GB) Compare Apple iPhone 3G X
Apple iPhone 4 (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
IPS

640x960

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 4 (16GB)

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!

iPhone 3G (16GB)} 1 Advantage Apple iPhone 3G (16GB) vs iPhone 4 (16GB)} 26 Advantages Apple iPhone 4 (16GB)
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)3%
Lighter		vs137 grams (4.8 ounces)
412MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)143%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)32%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+640x960 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+330 PPI100%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP161%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supportedvs+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
iOS 4.0vs+iOS 7.0Advantage
iOS 7.0 is newer and safer
3G HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1420 mAh23%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
20 Common items in both devices
16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
60Hz
16 million
3.5"
Capacitive
Multitouch
+13 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 Clear highlight

📱 Model features

iPhone 3G (16GB)iPhone 4 (16GB)
ModeliPhone 3G (16GB)iPhone 4 (16GB)
Other model namesiPhone 3G, iPhone 2iPhone 4
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleApple
Release date7/1/20086/1/2010
Depth12.3 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)58.66 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)
Weight133 grams (4.66 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontStainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPhone 3G (16GB)iPhone 4 (16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~54% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)640x960 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI330 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 3G (16GB)iPhone 4 (16GB)
System versioniOS 2.0iOS 4.0
Firmware updateiOS 4.0iOS 7.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 3G (16GB)iPhone 4 (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5L890032bit: Apple A4 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR MBX LitePowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 3G (16GB)iPhone 4 (16GB)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)		16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 3G (16GB)iPhone 4 (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPhone 3G (16GB)iPhone 4 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1936 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.75µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone 3G (16GB)iPhone 4 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (720x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone 3G (16GB)iPhone 4 (16GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation1 microphone1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, iTunesMP3, iTunes

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 3G (16GB)iPhone 4 (16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 3G (16GB)iPhone 4 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 3G (16GB)iPhone 4 (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh1420 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hours12 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

iPhone 3G (16GB)iPhone 4 (16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonicPolyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White• Colors: Black, White
• Videocalling over Wi-Fi only
iCloud service

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 3G (16GB)iPhone 4 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.52W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)1.17W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.56W/kg (head), 0.23W/kg (body)0.93W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
X

🍪 We use cookies to provide and improve our services. By using this website, you consent to cookies. Further details: Privacy policy.

OK
×

Share page: