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Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB) vs Motorola Moto Maxx

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

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Compare Motorola Moto Maxx X Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB) 02Points
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Maxx

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 Moto Maxx} 33 Advantages Motorola Moto Maxx
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)30%
Lighter
vs176 grams (6.16 ounces)
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+3GB LPDDR311 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (28GB available)vs+64GB (52GB available)86%
More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)vs+eMMC 5.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)10%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels23 times
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+565 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+5.2"49%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 20.7MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-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+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
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) 2.1MPAdvantage
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
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1219 mAhvs+3900 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5Wvs+15W2 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 supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
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 [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+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

15 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
+8 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)Moto Maxx
 
ModeliPhone 3GS (32GB)Moto Maxx
Other model namesApple iPhone 3GSMotorola Moto MAXX XT1225 (Ballistic Nylon), Droid Turbo
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Brazil(Global, International)
Brazil, (Global, International)
BrandAppleMotorola
Release date6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/201211/5/2014
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)176 grams (6.16 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Moto Maxx
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI565 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Moto Maxx
System versioniOS 3.0Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateiOS 6.0Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Moto Maxx
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5PC10032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX535Qualcomm Adreno 420
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Moto Maxx
RAM memory256MB SDRAM3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Moto Maxx
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Moto Maxx
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
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)Moto Maxx
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1920x1080 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)Moto Maxx
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, MOVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Moto Maxx
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Moto Maxx
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Moto Maxx
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1219 mAh3900 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy11.7 hours48 hours (2 days)
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)675 hours (28.1 days)

➕ Other features

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Moto Maxx
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 Ballistic Nylon
• Moto Display
• Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Moto Maxx
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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