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Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 3GS vs Samsung Galaxy S6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S6 X Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB) 01Point
Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

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38Points Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB) Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X
Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.1"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2550
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 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 (8GB)} 1 Advantage Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB) vs Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)} 38 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)2%
Lighter		vs138 grams (4.83 ounces)
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+3GB LPDDR411 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+64GB (54GB available)10 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+6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches)81%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels23 times
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+576 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+5.1"46%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 16MP4 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+OIS: Optical 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 on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
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) 300 Mbps41 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+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1219 mAhvs+2550 mAh109%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5Wvs+15W2 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+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
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+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
14 Common items in both devices
16 million
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
+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 (8GB)Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)
ModeliPhone 3GS (8GB)Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)
Other model namesApple iPhone 3GSAT&T Galaxy S6 G920A, Samsung Zero F
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		USA
USA
BrandAppleSamsung
Release date6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/20124/10/2015
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)70.5 x 143.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.65 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.5" inches5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI576 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)
System versioniOS 3.0Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware updateiOS 6.0Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5PC10064bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX535ARM Mali-T760 MP8
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)		64GB (54GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supported2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered22mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.34µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.1 + 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, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1219 mAh2550 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy11.7 hours17 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Audio/video player
• Image editor
iCloud service
• Google Maps
• Twitter		• Colors: Black, Blue, White, Gold
• Gorilla Glass 4 back panel
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)
• S-Voice natural language
• OneDrive 115GB
• ANT+

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Galaxy S6 (SM-G920A 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)1.13W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)feature not registered
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