Samsung Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260) vs Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy F52 vs Apple iPhone 3GS phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/19/2023 8:15 AM, updated: 1/19/2023 5:19 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X Samsung Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260) 32Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

64
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy F52 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)	vs	2 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)6 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB LPDDR4X31 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+128GB (100GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (28GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	Flash (EEPROM)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)41% Thinner	vs	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2408 pixels16 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+400 PPI142% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+6.6"89% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP23 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 16MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	3G 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	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1219 mAh
+25W4 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.	vs	5W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
199 grams (6.97 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)47% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

12 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
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Model	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Other model names	Galaxy F52 SM-E5260ZKDCHC	Apple iPhone 3GS
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	6/1/2021, Announced: 5/20/2021	6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.3 x 164.6 millimeters (3 x 6.48 in)	62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight	199 grams (6.97 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.6" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	400 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
System version	Android 11	iOS 3.0
Firmware update	Android 12	iOS 6.0
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)	32bit: Samsung S5PC100
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)	PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	128GB (100GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (28GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 28, 41, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) 616-0435
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	1219 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	11.7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White	• Colors: Black, White • iCloud cloud service • Twitter integration • Google Maps • Audio/video player and editor • Image editor
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy F52 (SM-E5260)	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)