Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) vs Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 3GS vs Motorola Moto G8 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/16/2019 8:24 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 2:19 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G8 Plus X Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

36Points Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1) Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2280

48
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)

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 3GS (16GB)	vs	36 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)39% Lighter	vs	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)6 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X15 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (14GB available)	vs	+64GB (49GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+9.09 millimeters (0.36 inches)35% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels15 times Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+400 PPI142% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+6.3"80% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 5MP21 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	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 25MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times 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 HSDPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps82 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1219 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+15W2 times 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.
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

15 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 3GS	Lenovo Moto G8 Plus XT2019, Motorola Trinket
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), India
Brand	Apple	Motorola
Release date	6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012	10/24/2019
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	9.09 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)	75.83 x 158.35 millimeters (2.99 x 6.23 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Display type	TFT LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
System version	iOS 3.0	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	iOS 6.0	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S5PC100	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (14GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	600/100 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.22.0um14mm117° 5MP depth f/2.21.12um
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	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	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	25 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
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	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) 616-0435	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1219 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	11.7 hours	34 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	328 hours (13.7 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Call control	Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial	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, White • Audio/video player • Image editor iCloud service • Google Maps • Twitter	• Colors: Cosmic Blue, Crystal Pink • Silicone case included • Dolby sound • Dedicated action cam • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)	feature not registered