Apple iPhone 3G (16GB) vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Quick Comparison
In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has better resolution of 2868 x 1320 than Apple iPhone 3G (16GB) which has resolution of 480 x 320. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)
| Name | Apple iPhone 3G (16GB) | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
| Display | 3.5 in | 6.9 in |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 256 GB |
| Camera | 2 MP | 48 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 7400 | Rs. 169990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is June, 2008. The cost of Apple iPhone 3G (16GB) is Rs. 7400. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be September, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is Rs. 169990.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)'s 3.5 inch screen. Apple iPhone 3G (16GB) has TFT Screen type where as Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has OLED Screen type. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has display density of 460 PPI & Apple iPhone 3G (16GB) has only 165 PPI display density. Apple iPhone 3G (16GB) has 3:2 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 3G (16GB) (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max's 48 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)'s 2 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has iOS Operating System but the first one runs on version 4.2.1 and the second one on 19 version.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 3G (16GB) | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 17 Pro Max | |
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | No | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | June, 2008 | September, 2025 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 62.1 x 115.5 x 12.3 mm | |
| Weight | 133 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color TFT Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 3.5 inches, 320 x 480 pixels | 6.9 inches, 1320 x 2868 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 165 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91.4% | |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield glass | |
| Features | HDR10, Dolby Vision, Dynamic Island, Always-On display, ProMotion technology | |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 128 MB | |
| Storage | 16 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v2.0 | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | yes with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra | TV Out | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP69 | |
| IP Rating | IP69 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 2 MP | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 48 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | |
| Features | 5x Optical Zoom In, 2x Optical Zoom Out; 10x Optical Zoom Range, Digital Zoom Up To 25x, Camera Control, Customisable Default Lens (Fusion), Sapphire Crystal Lens Cover, Adaptive True Tone Flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart Hdr 5,next-generation Portraits With Focus And Depth Control, Portrait Lighting With Six Effects, Night Mode, Night Mode Portraits Enabled By Lidar Scanner, Panorama (Up To 63mp), Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Spatial Photos, 48mp Macro Photography,apple Proraw,wide Color Capture For Photos And Live Photos,lens Correction (Ultra Wide),advanced Red-eye Correction,auto Image Stabilisation,burst Mode,photo Geotagging,image Formats Captured: Heif, Jpeg And Dng | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 120 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | |
| Front Camera | No | 24 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v4.2.1 | iOS v19 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro | |
| CPU | 412 MHz, Single Core Processor | |
| GPU | PowerVR MBX | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio playback |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, AV1 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG | |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | Li-ion Battery | Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 12 days | |
| Talk Time | 10 hours | |
| Video Playback Time | 105 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 1 day | 33 hours |