Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 3GS vs Samsung Galaxy S20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/8/2020 12:14 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 5:07 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 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)

45Points Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F) Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
AMOLED

1440x3200

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)

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	45 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+8GB LPDDR531 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (14GB available)	vs	+128GB (104GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage 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	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)56% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
320x480 pixels	vs	+1440x3200 pixels29 times Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+566 PPI2 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+6.2"77% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP27 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 10MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)107 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) 2000 Mbps277 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)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	+25W4 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	+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
1 microphone	vs	+2 microphones100% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
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	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
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	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

12 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

Proximity sensor

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
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Model	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 3GS	Galaxy S20 4G-LTE G980F Single-Sim (Exynos, 8GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(United Kingdom), Australia, Mexico, New Zealand
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012	3/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)	69.1 x 151.7 millimeters (2.72 x 5.97 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
Display type	TFT LCD	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	3.5" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	566 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR10+ Always-On Display 120Hz@FHD 60Hz@QHD
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
System version	iOS 3.0	Android 10
Firmware update	iOS 6.0	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S5PC100	64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.73GHz Mongoose M5 (Dual-core) 2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	ARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	16GB (14GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	2000/200 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 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	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)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 64MP telephoto f/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.76" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
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)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	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)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
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	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	11.7 hours	20 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
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	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 Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink, Cloud White, Aura Red • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 3GS (16GB)	Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)	0.76W/kg (head), 1.01W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)	0.279W/kg (head), 1.525W/kg (body)