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NGM Explorer vs Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)

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

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3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1780
mAh

(Removable)

vs
05Points Apple iPhone 3G (16GB) Compare NGM Explorer X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? NGM Explorer

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Explorer} 21 Advantages NGM Explorer vs iPhone 3G (16GB)} 5 Advantages Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)
+800MHz 32bit Single-core94%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs412MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+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
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+VGA (720x480)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1780 mAh55%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1150 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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
512MB (256MB available)vs+16GB (14GB available)55 times
More internal storage for applications and files
212 grams (7.42 ounces)vs+133 grams (4.66 ounces)59%
Lighter
18.2 millimeters (0.72 inches)vs+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)48%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

16 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
320x480 pixels
165 PPI
3.5"
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+9 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

NGM ExploreriPhone 3G (16GB)
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ModelNGM ExploreriPhone 3G (16GB)
Other model namesNGM Explorer Dual Sim, NGM WeMove ExploreriPhone 3G, iPhone 2
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNGMApple
Release date7/1/20127/1/2008
Depth18.2 millimeters (0.72 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)
Weight212 grams (7.42 ounces)133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

NGM ExploreriPhone 3G (16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~44.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI165 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

NGM ExploreriPhone 3G (16GB)
System versionAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadiOS 2.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 4.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

NGM ExploreriPhone 3G (16GB)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6573T32bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

NGM ExploreriPhone 3G (16GB)
RAM memory512MB128MB SDRAM
Internal storage512MB (256MB available)16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

NGM ExploreriPhone 3G (16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

NGM ExploreriPhone 3G (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480) 30 fpsNot supported
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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

NGM ExploreriPhone 3G (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot 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

NGM ExploreriPhone 3G (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263feature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, iTunes

🔌 Connectivity

NGM ExploreriPhone 3G (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

NGM ExploreriPhone 3G (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

NGM ExploreriPhone 3G (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1780 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours10 hours
Standby160 hours (6.7 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

NGM ExploreriPhone 3G (16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Red on black, Yellow on black
• 8GB microSD included
• Swiftkey
• WiFi hotspot
• MIL-STD 810G certified
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1m and 30min
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White

☢️ Radiation rate

NGM ExploreriPhone 3G (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.52W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.489W/kg (body)0.56W/kg (head), 0.23W/kg (body)
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