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Apple iPhone 3G (16GB) vs HTC EVO Shift 4G

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

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Compare HTC EVO Shift 4G X Apple iPhone 3G (16GB) 05Points
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.6"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC EVO Shift 4G

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)} 5 Advantages Apple iPhone 3G (16GB) vs EVO Shift 4G} 22 Advantages HTC EVO Shift 4G
+16GB (14GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs2GB
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)26%
Lighter
vs167 grams (5.85 ounces)
+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)29%
Thinner
vs15.9 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
412MHz 32bit Single-corevs+800MHz 32bit Single-core104%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+259 PPI57%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+3.6"3%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP156%
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+HD (1280x720)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
3G HSDPAvs+4G WiMAXAdvantage
The 4G WiMAX network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(4G WiMAX) 100 Mbps27 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1500 mAh30%
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 supportedvs+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
2.0 + A2DPvs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

11 Common items in both devices
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+4 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

iPhone 3G (16GB)HTC EVO Shift 4G
 
ModeliPhone 3G (16GB)EVO Shift 4G
Other model namesiPhone 3G, iPhone 2Sprint HTC EVO Shift 4G, HTC Knight, PG06100
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAppleHTC
Release date7/1/20081/9/2011
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)15.9 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)60.3 x 117.5 millimeters (2.37 x 4.63 in)
Weight133 grams (4.66 ounces)167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPhone 3G (16GB)HTC EVO Shift 4G
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~52.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI259 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 3G (16GB)HTC EVO Shift 4G
System versioniOS 2.0Android 2.2 Froyo
Firmware updateiOS 4.0Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 3G (16GB)HTC EVO Shift 4G
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5L890032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM7630
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR MBX LiteQualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 3G (16GB)HTC EVO Shift 4G
RAM memory128MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
2GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 3G (16GB)HTC EVO Shift 4G
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps100 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedWiMAX 802.16
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAX
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPhone 3G (16GB)HTC EVO Shift 4G
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone 3G (16GB)HTC EVO Shift 4G
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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)HTC EVO Shift 4G
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphonefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, iTunesMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 3G (16GB)HTC EVO Shift 4G
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 3G (16GB)HTC EVO Shift 4G
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 3G (16GB)HTC EVO Shift 4G
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours6 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)146 hours (6.1 days)

➕ Other features

iPhone 3G (16GB)HTC EVO Shift 4G
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White• Colors: Black
• 2GB microSD included
• HTC Sense UI
• HTC Speedy
• HTC Scenes
• HAC (M3/T3)
• WiFi Mobile Hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 3G (16GB)HTC EVO Shift 4G
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.52W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.56W/kg (head), 0.23W/kg (body)feature not registered
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