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T-Mobile Prism vs Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)

Side by side comparison between T-Mobile Prism vs Apple iPhone 3GS phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X T-Mobile Prism 10Points
T-Mobile Prism
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

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06Points Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) Compare T-Mobile Prism 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? T-Mobile Prism

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Prism} 10 Advantages T-Mobile Prism vs iPhone 3GS (16GB)} 6 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)
+512MB100%
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
+125 grams (4.38 ounces)8%
Lighter		vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)1%
Thinner		vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsNot supported
+WVGA (800x480)25%
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)
+1400 mAh15%
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)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
512MB (150MB available)vs+16GB (14GB available)95 times
More internal storage for applications and files
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
20 Common items in both devices
600MHz 32bit Single-core
TFT LCD
320x480 pixels
165 PPI
3.5"
(back) 3.1MP
3G HSDPA
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

T-Mobile PrismiPhone 3GS (16GB)
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ModelT-Mobile PrismiPhone 3GS (16GB)
Other model namesT-Mobile Prism U8651, Huawei AstroApple iPhone 3GS
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandT-MobileApple
Release date5/6/20126/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)60.2 x 116.3 millimeters (2.37 x 4.58 in)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight125 grams (4.38 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

T-Mobile PrismiPhone 3GS (16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI165 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

T-Mobile PrismiPhone 3GS (16GB)
System versionAndroid 2.3.5 GingerbreadiOS 3.0
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadiOS 6.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

T-Mobile PrismiPhone 3GS (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM722732bit: Samsung S5PC100
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

T-Mobile PrismiPhone 3GS (16GB)
RAM memory512MB256MB SDRAM
Internal storage512MB (150MB available)16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

T-Mobile PrismiPhone 3GS (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACSD, 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

T-Mobile PrismiPhone 3GS (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (800x480) 15 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionSmile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

T-Mobile PrismiPhone 3GS (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot 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

T-Mobile PrismiPhone 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, eAAC+MP3

🔌 Connectivity

T-Mobile PrismiPhone 3GS (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + 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

T-Mobile PrismiPhone 3GS (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

T-Mobile PrismiPhone 3GS (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435
Battery capacity1400 mAh1219 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours11.7 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

T-Mobile PrismiPhone 3GS (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 2GB microSD included
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• Audio/video player
• Image editor
iCloud service
• Google Maps
• Twitter

☢️ Radiation rate

T-Mobile PrismiPhone 3GS (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.11W/kg (body)0.26W/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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