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Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB) vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 3GS vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 XL X Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB) 02Points
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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34Points Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)

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 (32GB)} 2 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB) vs Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)} 34 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)22%
Lighter		vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+2300000 apps (App Store)130%
More apps available to download and use		vs1000000 apps (Windows Store)
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+3GB LPDDR411 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)52%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels23 times
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+515 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+5.7"63%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 20.1MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Triple LED flashAdvantage
The Triple 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
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSDPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1219 mAhvs+3340 mAh174%
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+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
13 Common items in both devices
32GB (28GB available) / 32GB (27GB available)
16 million
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
+6 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 (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
ModeliPhone 3GS (32GB)Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Other model namesApple iPhone 3GSMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL Dual-sim RM-1116, Microsoft Cityman
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleMicrosoft
Release date6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/201211/20/2015
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size3.5" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI515 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
System versioniOS 3.0Windows 10 Mobile
Firmware updateiOS 6.0feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5PC10064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX535Qualcomm Adreno 430
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)		32GB (27GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedTriple LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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 (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, MOVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1219 mAh3340 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11.7 hours19 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
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 supportedSupported
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: Black, White
• ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics camera
• Qi Wireless charging
• Microsoft Continuum
• 15GB OneDrive
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
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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