Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has better RAM than Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has better resolution of 2868 x 1320 than Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB which has resolution of 480 x 320. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB
| Name | Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
| RAM | 256 MB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 3.5 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 256 GB |
| Camera | 3 MP | 48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 12990 | Rs. 144900 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is June, 2009. The cost of Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB is Rs. 12990. The launch Date of the second phone is September 09, 2024. The cost of Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is Rs. 144900.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB's 3.5 inch screen. Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB has LCD Screen type where as Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has OLED Screen type. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has display density of 460 PPI & Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB has only 165 PPI display density. Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB has 3:2 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB's lower 256 MB RAM. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max's 48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB's 3 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has iOS Operating System but the first one runs on version 3 and the second one on 18 version.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 16 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, 2009 | September 09, 2024 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 62.1 x 115.5 x 12.3 mm | 77.6 x 163 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 135 g | 227 g |
| Design Type | Classic (Candybar) | |
| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD 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 with Adaptive Refresh Rates up to 120Hz, HDR display, True Tone, Wide colour (P3), Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio (typical), 1,000 nits Max Brightness (typical); 1,600 nits Peak Brightness (HDR); 2,000 nits Peak Brightness (outdoor); 1 nit Minimum Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island | |
| Memory | ||
| Phonebook | Unlimited | |
| RAM | 256 MB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes 7.2 Mbps Download | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75, n76), TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v2.1 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, Proprietary 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, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra | TV Out | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Ai Mobile (Apple Intelligence), Camera Control Buttion, Grade 5 Titanium, Titanium design, Latest-Generation Ceramic Shield Front, Textured Matt Glass Back, New 16‑core Neural Engine | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 3 MP | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 120mm, 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 0.7µm, PDAF |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Geo tagging, Touch to focus | 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 | 480p @ 30 fps | 4K @ 120 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | |
| Front Camera | No | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v3 | iOS v18 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A18 Pro | |
| CPU | 600 MHz, Single Core Processor | 4.05 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2 Performance & 4 Efficiency cores | |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Recording, Voice Commands, Calendar | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, WAV | AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio playback |
| Video | MPEG4, H.264, MOV | 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 | 4685 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W MagSafe Wireless Charging | |
| StandBy Time | 12 days | |
| Talk Time | 12 hours | |
| Video Playback Time | 105 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 30 hours | 33 hours |