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Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) vs ZTE Open

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

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Compare ZTE Open X Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) 09Points
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)

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!

iPhone 3GS (16GB)} 9 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) vs Open} 9 Advantages ZTE Open
+16GB (14GB available)27 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs140 grams (4.9 ounces)
+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)2%
Thinner
vs12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+2300000 apps (App Store)2299 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1219 mAh2%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core75%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
Not supportedvs+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
3G HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
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
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

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

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)ZTE Open
 
ModeliPhone 3GS (16GB)ZTE Open
Other model namesApple iPhone 3GSZTE Open Firefox
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAppleZTE
Release date6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/20127/1/2013
Depth12.3 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)62 x 114 millimeters (2.44 x 4.49 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPhone 3GS (16GB)ZTE Open
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~51.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 3GS (16GB)ZTE Open
System versioniOS 3.0Firefox OS 1.0
Firmware updateiOS 6.0feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 3GS (16GB)ZTE Open
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5PC10032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX535Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 3GS (16GB)ZTE Open
RAM memory256MB SDRAM256MB
Internal storage16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
512MB
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 3GS (16GB)ZTE Open
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100
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)ZTE Open
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsVGA (640x480)
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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone 3GS (16GB)ZTE Open
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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)ZTE Open
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphonefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 3GS (16GB)ZTE Open
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

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

🔋 Battery

iPhone 3GS (16GB)ZTE Open
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1219 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11.7 hoursfeature not registered
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

iPhone 3GS (16GB)ZTE Open
Call controlVoice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customized with tutorialPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Audio/video player
• Image editor
iCloud service
• Google Maps
• Twitter
• Colors: Blue, Orange
• Digital compass

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 3GS (16GB)ZTE Open
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
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