Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)

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

6/15/2013 11:39 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 2:19 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos X Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589) Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)

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!

7 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
+16GB (14GB available)90 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (158MB available)
+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)2% Thinner	vs	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
+VGA (640x480)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+3G HSDPAAdvantage The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps132% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+800MHz 32bit Single-core33% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+125 grams (4.38 ounces)8% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
1219 mAh	vs	+1650 mAh35% 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
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

19 Common items in both devices

256MB SDRAM / 256MB

TFT LCD

16 million

320x480 pixels

165 PPI

3.5"

(back) 3.1MP

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 3GS	Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos i589 CDMA
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), China, India
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012	2/1/2012
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)	59.9 x 112.4 millimeters (2.36 x 4.43 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	125 grams (4.38 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
System version	iOS 3.0	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	iOS 6.0	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S5PC100	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7627T
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	256MB
Internal storage	16GB (14GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	512MB (158MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 900/1800
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS
📷 Camera
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240)
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile 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)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
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)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
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	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
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)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) 616-0435	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1219 mAh	1650 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 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Call control	Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player
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 • 2GB microSD included • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Smile Shot/Panorama • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
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