Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB) vs CAT S60 (Single-sim)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 3GS vs CAT S60 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/2/2017 7:01 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 2:19 PM

Compare CAT S60 X Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

29Points CAT S60 (Single-sim) Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? CAT S60 (Single-sim)

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!

2 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB)	vs	29 Advantages CAT S60 (Single-sim)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)65% Lighter	vs	223 grams (7.81 ounces)
+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)3% Thinner	vs	12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+3GB LPDDR311 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Stainless steel and plastic body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
320x480 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+312 PPI89% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+4.7"34% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 13MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage 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 HSDPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1219 mAh	vs	+3800 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+18W3 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 supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+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 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

15 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

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 (8GB)	CAT S60 (Single-sim)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	S60 (Single-sim)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 3GS	Caterpillar S60 smartphone, CAT S60 4G LTE Single-sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	South Africa, Canada, USA
Brand	Apple	CAT
Release date	6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012	4/1/2016
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)	73.4 x 147.9 millimeters (2.89 x 5.82 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	223 grams (7.81 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Stainless steel and plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	CAT S60 (Single-sim)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	CAT S60 (Single-sim)
System version	iOS 3.0	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	iOS 6.0	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	CAT S60 (Single-sim)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S5PC100	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	CAT S60 (Single-sim)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	CAT S60 (Single-sim)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	USA/Canada version: UMTS 850/1700/1900 South Africa version: UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 USA/Canada version: LTE (Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17) South Africa version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	CAT S60 (Single-sim)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	CAT S60 (Single-sim)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	CAT S60 (Single-sim)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	CAT S60 (Single-sim)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	CAT S60 (Single-sim)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	CAT S60 (Single-sim)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) 616-0435	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1219 mAh	3800 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11.7 hours	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	1032 hours (43 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	CAT S60 (Single-sim)
Call control	Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Audio/video player • Image editor iCloud service • Google Maps • Twitter	• Colors: Black • FLIR Thermal Imaging back camera • Quick Charge 2.0 • Water resistant up to 5 meters and 60min • Drop-to-concrete resistance up to 1.8m (6ft) • Operating Temp: -25°C (-13°F) to 55°C (131°F)
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	CAT S60 (Single-sim)
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