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HTC First vs Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)

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

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Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X HTC First 28Points
HTC First
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
SLCD3

720x1280

5
MP

1.5mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

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01Point Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) Compare HTC First X
Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC First

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First} 28 Advantages HTC First vs iPhone 3GS (16GB)} 1 Advantage Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)
+1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core194%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs256MB SDRAM
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)9%
Lighter		vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)38%
Thinner		vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+TFT Super LCD 3Advantage
TFT Super LCD 3 display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen		vs320x480 pixels
+342 PPI107%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs165 PPI
+4.3"23%
Larger screen		vs3.5"
+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The 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
+EIS: Digital 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
+(front) 1.5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsVGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use		vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster		vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 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
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+2000 mAh64%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1219 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster		vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
15 Common items in both devices
16GB (13GB available) / 16GB (14GB available)
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

HTC FirstiPhone 3GS (16GB)
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ModelHTC FirstiPhone 3GS (16GB)
Other model namesAT&T HTC First PM33100, HTC Myst, Facebook PhoneApple iPhone 3GS
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCApple
Release date4/12/20136/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)65 x 126 millimeters (2.56 x 4.96 in)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC FirstiPhone 3GS (16GB)
Display typeTFT Super LCD 3TFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

HTC FirstiPhone 3GS (16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeaniOS 3.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 6.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC FirstiPhone 3GS (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM893032bit: Samsung S5PC100
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.4GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC FirstiPhone 3GS (16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2256MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

HTC FirstiPhone 3GS (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC FirstiPhone 3GS (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC FirstiPhone 3GS (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x960 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC FirstiPhone 3GS (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMPEG4, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3

🔌 Connectivity

HTC FirstiPhone 3GS (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC FirstiPhone 3GS (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC FirstiPhone 3GS (16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435
Battery capacity2000 mAh1219 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy14.4 hours11.7 hours
Standby432 hours (18 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

HTC FirstiPhone 3GS (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red, Pale Blue
• Facebook Home UI
• HT40
• HAC (M3/T3)
• WiFi hotspot		• Colors: Black, White
• Audio/video player
• Image editor
iCloud service
• Google Maps
• Twitter

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC FirstiPhone 3GS (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)
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