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Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB) vs Google Pixel (128GB)

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

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Compare Google Pixel X Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB) 01Point
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

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37Points Google Pixel (128GB) Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.3
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2770
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel (128GB)

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 (8GB)} 1 Advantage Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB) vs Pixel (128GB)} 37 Advantages Google Pixel (128GB)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs143 grams (5.01 ounces)
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+4GB LPDDR415 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+128GB (114GB available)22 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)vs+UFS 2.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)43%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+441 PPI167%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+5"43%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 12.3MP3 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) 8MPAdvantage
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 LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 650 Mbps89 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+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1219 mAhvs+2770 mAh127%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5Wvs+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 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+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + 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
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
60Hz
16 million
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
+8 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Google Pixel (128GB)
ModeliPhone 3GS (8GB)Pixel (128GB)
Other model namesApple iPhone 3GSGoogle Pixel 1, G-2PW2200, G-2PW4200, HTC Sailfish
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleGoogle
Release date6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/201210/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)69.54 x 143.84 millimeters (2.74 x 5.66 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Google Pixel (128GB)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size3.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Google Pixel (128GB)
System versioniOS 3.0Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware updateiOS 6.0Android 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Google Pixel (128GB)
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5PC10064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX535Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark OS II: 2461 (v2)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Google Pixel (128GB)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
128GB (114GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Google Pixel (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps650/75 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Global version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat11
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Google Pixel (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels12.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4048x3036 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.55ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
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 registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
720p@240fps (slow motion)

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Google Pixel (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Google Pixel (128GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Google Pixel (128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.2 + 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

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Google Pixel (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Google Pixel (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1219 mAh2770 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired charging18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy11.7 hours26 hours (1.1 days)
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)456 hours (19 days)

โž• Other features

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Google Pixel (128GB)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Audio/video player
โ€ข Image editor
โ€ข iCloud service
โ€ข Google Maps
โ€ข Twitter
โ€ข Colors: Black, Silver, Blue
โ€ข Google Assistant
โ€ข Daydream View VR
โ€ข Live Case

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Google Pixel (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)0.92W/kg (head), 0.58W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)0.33W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body)
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