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NEC Terrain vs Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)

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

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Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X NEC Terrain 23Points
NEC Terrain
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.1"
TFT

480x640

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

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05Points Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) Compare NEC Terrain 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? NEC Terrain

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Terrain} 23 Advantages NEC Terrain vs iPhone 3GS (16GB)} 5 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs256MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+480x640 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen		vs320x480 pixels
+258 PPI56%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs165 PPI
+(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
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)2 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
+1900 mAh56%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1219 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		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]
+4.0 + 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
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example		vsNot supported
8GBvs+16GB (14GB available)75%
More internal storage for applications and files
172 grams (6.02 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)27%
Lighter
14.5 millimeters (0.57 inches)vs+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)18%
Thinner
3.1"vs+3.5"13%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
17 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
TFT LCD
60Hz
16 million
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

NEC TerrainiPhone 3GS (16GB)
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ModelNEC TerrainiPhone 3GS (16GB)
Other model namesAT&T NEC Terrain NE-201A1A (Casio)Apple iPhone 3GS
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNECApple
Release date6/21/20136/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012
Depth14.5 millimeters (0.57 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)64.5 x 127.5 millimeters (2.54 x 5.02 in)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

NEC TerrainiPhone 3GS (16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.1" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~36.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x640 pixels (4:3)320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)258 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

NEC TerrainiPhone 3GS (16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSiOS 3.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 6.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

NEC TerrainiPhone 3GS (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Plus MSM896032bit: Samsung S5PC100
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

NEC TerrainiPhone 3GS (16GB)
RAM memory1GB256MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

NEC TerrainiPhone 3GS (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		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 (1, 4, 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

NEC TerrainiPhone 3GS (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

NEC TerrainiPhone 3GS (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)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

NEC TerrainiPhone 3GS (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MPEG4, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3

🔌 Connectivity

NEC TerrainiPhone 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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

NEC TerrainiPhone 3GS (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

NEC TerrainiPhone 3GS (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435
Battery capacity1900 mAh1219 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hours11.7 hours
Standby348 hours (14.5 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

NEC TerrainiPhone 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, XHTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Push-to-Talk
• Dual frontal speakers
• HAC M3/T3
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• Audio/video player
• Image editor
iCloud service
• Google Maps
• Twitter

☢️ Radiation rate

NEC TerrainiPhone 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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