Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB) vs Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 3GS vs Microsoft Lumia 535 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/11/2014 6:24 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 2:19 PM

Compare Microsoft Lumia 535 X Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

27Points Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089) Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1905
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)

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5 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB)	vs	27 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
+8GB (5GB available)25% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+2300000 apps (App Store)2 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)194% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+1GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)40% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+220 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+5"43% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The 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	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+WVGA (848x480)33% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1219 mAh	vs	+1905 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 supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

15 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+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)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 3GS	Nokia Lumia 535 Single-SIM RM-1089, RM-1091
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico
Brand	Apple	Microsoft
Release date	6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012	12/1/2014, Announced: 11/11/2014
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)	72.45 x 140.2 millimeters (2.85 x 5.52 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
System version	iOS 3.0	Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware update	iOS 6.0	Windows 10 Mobile
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S5PC100	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	WVGA (848x480) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	WVGA (848x480)
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)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) 616-0435	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-L4A
Battery capacity	1219 mAh	1905 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	11.7 hours	13 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	552 hours (23 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
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: Orange, Green, White, Black, Gray, Blue • Microsoft Cortana • OneDrive 15GB
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 3GS (8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)	0.46W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)	0.62W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)