iPhone 3GS Specs and Features

The iPhone 3GS has sold millions of units since its release this past summer, and a lot of new iPhone 3GS owners seem to be new to the iPhone world. So to clear up any confusion iPhone newbies might have between the iPhone 3G vs iPhone 3GS specs, we’ve put together this iPhone 3GS Specs and Features guide. The iPhone 3GS is Apple’s third generation iPhone and arguably their best version yet. If you’re wondering whether upgrading to the iPhone 3GS is worth it, read on.

iPhone 3GS Specs and Features

iPhone 3GS Price

- 16GB: $199
- 32GB: $299

iPhone 3GS Modes/location

- GSM 850 / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900
- WCDMA 850 / WCDMA 1900 / WCDMA 2100
- Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
- Assisted GPS
- Digital compass

iPhone 3GS Size and Dimension

- Height: 4.5 inches (115.5 mm)
- Width: 2.4 inches (62.1 mm)
- Depth: 0.48 inch (12.3 mm)
- Weight: 4.8 ounces (135 grams)

iPhone 3GS Display

- Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD)
- Screen Resolution: 320 x 480 pixels at 163 ppi
- 3.5″ diagonal widescreen Multi-Touch display
- Colors: 16.7 million (24-bit)
- Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating

iPhone 3GS processor and tech specs

- 600 MHz (twice as fast at the iPhone 3G)
- 16GB or 32 GB flash memory
- Bluetooth: HSP, HFP 1.5, PBA, A2DP version 2.1 + EDR
- USB: Version: 2.0 supports charging
- Wi-Fi Version(s): 802.11 b/g
- Browser Software: Safari supports landscape mode, multi-touch zoom and pan, and multiple windows.
- Email Client: Protocols Supported: POP, IMAP, Exchange built-in attachment viewer (Microsoft Office, PDF)
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor

iPhone 3GS battery and power

- Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
- Talk time: 12 hours on 2G/5 hours on 3G
- Standby time: 300 hours
- Internet use: 5 hours on 3G/9 hours on Wi-Fi
- Video playback: 10 hours
- Audio playback: 30 hours

iPhone 3GS Music and Video Player

- Music Player Supported Formats: AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible 2-4, Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV
- Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
- Video Player Protocol: H.264 / MPEG-4 (MOV, MP4, M4V, 3GPP) via Safari web browser / plus dedicated YouTube client

iPhone 3GS Camera and Video Recorder

- 3 megapixels
- Autofocus with Tap to focus
- Video recording, VGA up to 30 fps with audio
- Photo and video geotagging
- iPhone and third-party application integration
- VGA resolution 30 fps

iPhone 3GS buttons and connections

What comes with the iPhone 3GS

- iPhone 3GS
- Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic
- Dock Connector to USB Cable
- USB Power Adapter
- Documentation
- SIM eject tool