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Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB) vs Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Huawei GR5 (2017) vs Apple iPhone 3GS phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB) 30Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB) Compare Huawei GR5 (2017) X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)

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GR5 2017 (64GB)} 30 Advantages Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB) vs iPhone 3GS (32GB)} 2 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB)
+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR315 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+64GB (54GB available)93%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (28GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)50%
Thinner
vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+401 PPI143%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+5.5"57%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 2MP3 times
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
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
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) 150 Mbps20 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
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3340 mAh174%
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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+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 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
162 grams (5.67 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)20%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

13 Common items in both devices
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
+6 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

Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
ModelGR5 2017 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Other model namesHuawei Mate 9 Lite BLL-L23, Huawei BrooklynApple iPhone 3GS
Country or region availableAustraliaEgypt(Europe)PhilippinesJapanNew ZealandSingaporeThailandTaiwanTurkeyVietnam
Australia, Egypt, (Europe), Philippines, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Turkey, Vietnam
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHuaweiApple
Release date1/1/20176/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 150.9 millimeters (3 x 5.94 in)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowiOS 3.0
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatiOS 6.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 655 (16nm)32bit: Samsung S5PC100
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP2 900MhzPowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR3256MB SDRAM
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)32GB (28GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 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 networkBLL-L21 model:
UMTS 900/1900/2100
BLL-L22 model:
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
BLL-L21 model:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 38)
BLL-L22 model:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 19, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
2MP depth
3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3968x2976 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.9" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)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

Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MPEG4, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435
Battery capacity3340 mAh1219 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy23 hours11.7 hours
Standby650 hours (27.1 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
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, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black/gray, White/silver, White/gold
• Metal body
• Emotion UI 4.1
• 2.5D glass screen
• LED notification
• DTS audio
• Colors: Black, White
• Audio/video player
• Image editor
iCloud service
• Google Maps
• Twitter

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)iPhone 3GS (32GB)
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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