Samsung Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M33 vs Apple iPhone 3GS phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/6/2025 5:32 PM, updated: 7/6/2025 5:32 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X Samsung Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB) 36Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M33 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 M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)

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!

36 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	vs	2 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)6 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+128GB (101GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (14GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	Flash (EEPROM)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)31% 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) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP18 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
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage 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 Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(5G Sub6) 2000 Mbps277 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Virtual ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage 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
+6000 mAh4 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
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+2 microphones100% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	1 microphone
+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]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+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
198 grams (6.93 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)47% Lighter
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

15 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 M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
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Model	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy M33 5G SM-M336BU/Dual-SIM	Apple iPhone 3GS
Country or region available	Bangladesh, India, Myanmar	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	4/8/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022	6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.9 x 165.4 millimeters (3.03 x 6.51 in)	62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 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 M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.6" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.5% (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	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
System version	Android 12	iOS 3.0
Firmware update	Android 15	iOS 6.0
User Interface	One UI 4 / 5 / 6 / 7	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)	32bit: Samsung S5PC100
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)	PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 471844 (v10)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2	16GB (14GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 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	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (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 M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	1 microphone
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 M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
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	5.1 + 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, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) 616-0435
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	1219 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging 4.5W Reverse charging by cable	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	44 hours (1.8 days)	11.7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
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: Blue, Green, Brown	• Colors: Black, White • Audio/video player • Image editor • iCloud service • Google Maps • Twitter
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M33 (SM-M336BU/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone 3GS (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.042W/kg (head), 1.378W/kg (body)	0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)