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Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 3 X Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB) 01Point
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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37Points Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB) Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB)

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)} 1 Advantage Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB) vs Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB)} 37 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)24%
Lighter		vs168 grams (5.88 ounces)
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.9GHz 32bit Octa-core3 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 (55GB available)96%
More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)vs+eMMC 4.5Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)48%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+386 PPI134%
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) 13MP3 times
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+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video 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+Full HD (1920x1080)6 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+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
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+HumidityAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1219 mAhvs+3200 mAh163%
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+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
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
14 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
+7 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)Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB)
ModeliPhone 3GS (32GB)Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB)
Other model namesApple iPhone 3GSSamsung Galaxy Note 3 (3G) N9000Q, Galaxy Note III
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		feature not registered
BrandAppleSamsung
Release date6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/20129/4/2013
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)79.2 x 151.2 millimeters (3.12 x 5.95 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.5" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI386 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB)
System versioniOS 3.0Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateiOS 6.0Android 5.0 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB)
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5PC10032bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core)
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX535ARM Mali-T628 MP6
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)		64GB (55GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps42/5.76 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, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
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/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB)
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 registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, MOVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outMicro-B USB MHL-2
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 supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gesture
Gyroscope
Humidity
Proximity sensor
Temperature
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1219 mAh3200 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11.7 hours21 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)420 hours (17.5 days)

➕ Other features

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB)
Call controlVoice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (Swype), 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, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• Dual Shot camera
• S-Voice
• Dropbox 50GB
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 3GS (32GB)Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9000 64GB)
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)0.29W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)
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