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Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB) vs NEC Terrain

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

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Compare NEC Terrain X Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB) 05Points
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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23Points NEC Terrain Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X
NEC Terrain
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.1"
TFT

480x640

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? NEC Terrain

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)} 5 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB) vs Terrain} 23 Advantages NEC Terrain
+32GB (28GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs8GB
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)27%
Lighter		vs172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)18%
Thinner		vs14.5 millimeters (0.57 inches)
+3.5"13%
Larger screen		vs3.1"
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable		vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+1GB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
320x480 pixelsvs+480x640 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+258 PPI56%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(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
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 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) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1219 mAhvs+1900 mAh56%
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+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
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
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
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
17 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
TFT LCD
60Hz
16 million
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 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)NEC Terrain
 
ModeliPhone 3GS (32GB)NEC Terrain
Other model namesApple iPhone 3GSAT&T NEC Terrain NE-201A1A (Casio)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		USA
USA
BrandAppleNEC
Release date6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/20126/21/2013
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)14.5 millimeters (0.57 inches)
Size (width x height)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)64.5 x 127.5 millimeters (2.54 x 5.02 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

iPhone 3GS (32GB)NEC Terrain
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~36.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)480x640 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI258 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 3GS (32GB)NEC Terrain
System versioniOS 3.0Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateiOS 6.0feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 3GS (32GB)NEC Terrain
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5PC10032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Plus MSM8960
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX535Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 3GS (32GB)NEC Terrain
RAM memory256MB SDRAM1GB
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)		8GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 3GS (32GB)NEC Terrain
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps100/50 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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (1, 4, 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)NEC Terrain
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 supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone 3GS (32GB)NEC Terrain
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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)NEC Terrain
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphoneNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 3GS (32GB)NEC Terrain
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 3GS (32GB)NEC Terrain
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 3GS (32GB)NEC Terrain
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1219 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy11.7 hours10 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)348 hours (14.5 days)

➕ Other features

iPhone 3GS (32GB)NEC Terrain
Call controlVoice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Audio/video player
• Image editor
iCloud service
• Google Maps
• Twitter		• Colors: Black
• Push-to-Talk
• Dual frontal speakers
• HAC M3/T3
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 3GS (32GB)NEC Terrain
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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