Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) vs Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 3GS vs Nokia Lumia 710 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/22/2017 10:48 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 2:19 PM

Compare Nokia Lumia 710 X Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809) Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)

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4 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)	vs	20 Advantages Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
+16GB (14GB available)133% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (6GB available)
+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)1% Thinner	vs	12.48 millimeters (0.49 inches)
+2300000 apps (App Store)2 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core145% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+512MB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+126 grams (4.41 ounces)7% Lighter
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+252 PPI53% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+3.7"6% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% 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
VGA (640x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1219 mAh	vs	+1300 mAh7% 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 supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

Proximity sensor

+8 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

📱 Model features
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Lumia 710 (RM-809)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 3GS	Movistar/Rogers/T-Mobile Nokia Lumia 710, Nokia Sabre
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Australia, Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Apple	Nokia
Release date	6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012	1/1/2012
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	12.48 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)	62.4 x 119 millimeters (2.46 x 4.69 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	126 grams (4.41 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	252 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
System version	iOS 3.0	Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware update	iOS 6.0	Windows Phone 7.8
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S5PC100	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (14GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	8GB (6GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 3GS (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
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	Autofocus	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
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
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 3GS (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) 616-0435	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-3L
Battery capacity	1219 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11.7 hours	7.6 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
Call control	Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML
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: Black • Nokia ClearBlack Display • Dolby Digital Plus sound • Anti-glare polariser
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-809)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)	1.06W/kg (head), 0.94W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)	1.3W/kg (head)