iPhone 3G versus iPhone 3GS
There are currently three models of iphone to buy. Deciding which one to buy is likely to come down to the size of the memory and the price. To quickly compare the features of the pay as you go iphone handsets review the features list below.
Compare the iPhone 3G with 3GS
iPhone 3G 8GB |
iPhone 3GS 16GB |
iPhone 3GS 32GB |
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Available in black | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Available in white | No | Yes | Yes |
Screen size | 3.5 inch | 3.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen pixel size | 320 x 480 | 320 x 480 | 320 x 480 |
802.11b/g wi-fi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Quad band GSM | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Tri band 3G | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Assisted GPS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Battery time audio | 24 hours | 24 hours | 24 hours |
Video play, 7 hour battery | 7 hours | 7 hours | 7 hours |
Talktime, 10 hour battery | 10 hours | 12 hours | 12 hours |
Standby, 300 hour battery | 300 hours | 300 hours | 300 hours |
Size | 111.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm | 111.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm | 111.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm |
Weight | 133g | 135g | 135g |
Target price
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£349
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£449
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£549
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Further thoughts
As you can see from the target price, the iPhone 3G is £100 cheaper than the 3GS. If you think you won’t be needing the extra drive capacity of the 3GS 16GB and 32GB then the iPhone 3G is still a cracking phone to own.
Your options with the iPhone 3G don’t just involve buying a new handset you could buy a second hand handset or one that has been jailbroken and is up for sale (check Amazon UK, Amazon US, Ebay UK and Ebay UK for second hand units at good discounts over a new item). The major phone operators now offer refurbished phones – so don’t forget to visit the refurb sections of their websites or ask in-store if you are heading to the high street.