iPhone 3G vs. iPhone 3G S: the tale of the tape

Filed under: Handsets, Features, ATT, Apple, iPhone OS

The very first thing we want to know about this newfangled iPhone 3G S is exactly what we're getting for our extra Benjamin (or two, depending on the model you spring for). We don't have all the answers just yet -- Apple's being coy about processor specs on the 3G S, for example -- but here's what we do know so far.

Basics Price $99 8GB ($299 for ineligible upgraders)
$199 16GB, $299 32GB ($399 and $499 for ineligible upgraders)
Processor 412MHz ARM 11
Unknown, "on average up to twice as fast"
Graphics capability
OpenGL ES 2.0
OpenGL ES 2.0 Camera
2.0 megapixel fixed focus
3.0 megapixel autofocus with macro mode and auto white balance
Video recording None 30fps VGA with on-device editing capability Voice control
None
Dialing, music control
Wireless technologies 3.6Mbps HSDPA, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR 7.2Mbps HSDPA, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR Water- and oil-resistant finish
No Yes Integrated magnetic compass
No Yes
Included headphones
Standard Inline remote for music control
Battery life
Up to 5 hours talk time / data on 3G, 10 hours on 2G

Up to 6 hours data on WiFi

Up to 24 hours audio

Up to 7 hours video Up to 5 hours talk time / data on 3G, 12 hours on 2G

Up to 9 hours data on WiFi

Up to 30 hours audio

Up to 10 hours video
Dimensions
115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3mm 115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3mm Weight
133 grams / 4.69 oz.
135 grams / 4.76 oz.

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