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Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB) vs HTC Windows Phone 8S

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 3GS vs HTC Windows Phone 8S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Windows Phone 8S X Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB) 04Points
Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

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19Points HTC Windows Phone 8S Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X
HTC Windows Phone 8S
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Windows Phone 8S

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iPhone 3GS (32GB)} 4 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB) vs Windows Phone 8S} 19 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S
+32GB (28GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB
+2300000 apps (App Store)2 times
More apps available to download and use		vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable		vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core110%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+113 grams (3.96 ounces)19%
Lighter
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)20%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+233 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+4"14%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The 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
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) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1219 mAhvs+1700 mAh39%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
14 Common items in both devices
16 million
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+7 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

iPhone 3GS (32GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
 
ModeliPhone 3GS (32GB)Windows Phone 8S
Other model namesApple iPhone 3GSHTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC Rio
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		feature not registered
BrandAppleHTC
Release date6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/201211/1/2012
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

iPhone 3GS (32GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size3.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~60% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

iPhone 3GS (32GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
System versioniOS 3.0Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateiOS 6.0Windows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

iPhone 3GS (32GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5PC10032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8627
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX535Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

iPhone 3GS (32GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
RAM memory256MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)		4GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

iPhone 3GS (32GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 900/2100
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

πŸ“· Camera

iPhone 3GS (32GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
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

πŸ“Έ Front camera

iPhone 3GS (32GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
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

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

iPhone 3GS (32GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphoneNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, MOVMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

iPhone 3GS (32GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
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 supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 3GS (32GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

iPhone 3GS (32GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1219 mAh1700 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

βž• Other features

iPhone 3GS (32GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Call controlVoice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, White
β€’ Audio/video player
β€’ Image editor
iCloud service
β€’ Google Maps
β€’ Twitter		β€’ Colors: Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray
β€’ Studio-quality sound with Beats AudioΒ™ built in
β€’ 7GB free SkyDrive storage
β€’ Noise reduction
β€’ DLNA
β€’ Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone

☒️ Radiation rate

iPhone 3GS (32GB)HTC Windows Phone 8S
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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