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Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) vs Nokia E6

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 3GS vs Nokia E6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia E6 X Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) 04Points
Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
21Points Nokia E6 Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X
Nokia E6
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.46"
TFT

640x480

8
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia E6

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iPhone 3GS (16GB)} 4 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) vs E6} 21 Advantages Nokia E6
+16GB (14GB available)75%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs8GB
+3.5"42%
Larger screen		vs2.46"
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+2300000 apps (App Store)45 times
More apps available to download and use		vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+680MHz 32bit Single-core13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+133 grams (4.66 ounces)2%
Lighter
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)17%
Thinner
320x480 pixelsvs+640x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+325 PPI97%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-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+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps42%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1219 mAhvs+1500 mAh23%
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+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
16 Common items in both devices
256MB SDRAM
TFT LCD
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
+9 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 3GS (16GB)Nokia E6
 
ModeliPhone 3GS (16GB)Nokia E6
Other model namesApple iPhone 3GSNokia E6-00 RM-609, Nokia E6 RM-609
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		feature not registered
BrandAppleNokia
Release date6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/20125/31/2011
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)59 x 115.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.55 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Nokia E6
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches2.46" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~27.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)640x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI325 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Nokia E6
System versioniOS 3.0Symbian ^3 Anna
Firmware updateiOS 6.0Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Nokia E6
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5PC10032bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 680MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX5353D Graphics HW Accelerator
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Nokia E6
RAM memory256MB SDRAM256MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)		8GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Nokia E6
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps10.2/2 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, 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 3GS (16GB)Nokia E6
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 25 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Nokia E6
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQCIF (176x144)
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 3GS (16GB)Nokia E6
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, MOVMP4, H.263, H.264, RV
Audio formatsMP3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, RA

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Nokia E6
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Nokia E6
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Nokia E6
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BP-4L
Battery capacity1219 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11.7 hours7.5 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)744 hours (31 days)

➕ Other features

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Nokia E6
Call controlVoice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customized with tutorialPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLWAP, HTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Audio/video player
• Image editor
iCloud service
• Google Maps
• Twitter		• Colors: Black, White, Silver
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• OpenVG1.1
• OpenGL ES 2.0
• UPnP
• Quickoffice 5.3
• Ovi Maps 3.6
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Nokia E6
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)1.25W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)1.14W/kg (head)
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