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Apple iPhone SE 2022 (64GB) vs Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone SE (2022) vs Apple iPhone 3GS phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X Apple iPhone SE 2022 (64GB) 37Points
4.7"
IPS

750x1334

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2018
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) Compare Apple iPhone SE (2022) X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone SE 2022 (64GB)

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iPhone SE 2022 (64GB)} 37 Advantages Apple iPhone SE 2022 (64GB) vs iPhone 3GS (16GB)} 2 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)
+3.23GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)7 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+64GB (48GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (14GB available)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsFlash (EEPROM)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)68%
Thinner
vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+750x1334 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+326 PPI98%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+4.7"34%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 12MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsNot supported
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 7.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+iOS 18Advantage
iOS 18 is newer and safer
vsiOS 6.0
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps277 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2018 mAh66%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1219 mAh
+20W3 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.
vs5W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+3 microphones2 times
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vs1 microphone
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
144 grams (5.04 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)7%
Lighter
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

14 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPhone SE 2022 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
ModeliPhone SE 2022 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Other model namesiPhone SE 2022 (A2595, A2782, A2783, A2784, A2785)Apple iPhone 3GS
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleApple
Release date3/18/2022, Announced: 3/8/20226/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)67.3 x 138.4 millimeters (2.65 x 5.45 in)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight144 grams (5.04 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

iPhone SE 2022 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.7" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution750x1334 pixels (16:9)320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)326 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features625nits[typ]
Oleophobic coating screen
True-tone
Wide color gamut
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

iPhone SE 2022 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
System versioniOS 15iOS 3.0
Firmware updateiOS 18iOS 6.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone SE 2022 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A15 Bionic (5nm)32bit: Samsung S5PC100
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 3.23GHz Avalanche (Dual-core)
4x 1.82GHz Blizzard (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerApple GPU (4-Core)PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 723486 (v9)
Geekbench: 4629 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone SE 2022 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X256MB SDRAM
Internal storage64GB (48GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone SE 2022 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
A2595 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
A2783, A2784, A2785 versions:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkA2595 version:
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
A2783, A2784, A2785, A2782 versions:
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
A2595 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
A2783, A2784, A2785 versions:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSANot supported

📷 Camera

iPhone SE 2022 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashQuad-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraNot supported
Camera extras1080p@240fpsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone SE 2022 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)7.1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3072x2304 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone SE 2022 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation3 microphones1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMPEG4, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone SE 2022 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone SE 2022 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone SE 2022 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435
Battery capacity2018 mAh1219 mAh
Charger, watts20W Wired fast charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging7.5W Qi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered11.7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

iPhone SE 2022 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red
• Apple Pay
• Colors: Black, White
• Audio/video player
• Image editor
• iCloud service
• Google Maps
• Twitter

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone SE 2022 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.2W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.98W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)
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