Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB vs Apple iPhone 17
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 17 has better RAM than Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 17 has better resolution of 2600 x 1200 than Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB which has resolution of 480 x 320. Apple iPhone 17 has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB
| Name | Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | Apple iPhone 17 |
| RAM | 256 MB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 3.5 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Camera | 3 MP | 50 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 12990 | Rs. 89990 |
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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 expected to be September, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Apple iPhone 17 is Rs. 89990.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB has screen size of 3.5 inches which falls short to Apple iPhone 17's 6.3 inch screen. Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB has LCD Screen type where as Apple iPhone 17 has OLED Screen type. Apple iPhone 17 has display density of 441 PPI & Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB has only 165 PPI display density. Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB has 3:2 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 17 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 17's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB's lower 256 MB RAM. Apple iPhone 17 has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17's 50 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses 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 v19 version.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | Apple iPhone 17 |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 17 | |
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | No | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano + eSIM | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | June, 2009 | September, 2025 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 62.1 x 115.5 x 12.3 mm | |
| Weight | 135 g | |
| Design Type | Classic (Candybar) | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 3.5 inches, 320 x 480 pixels | 6.3 inches, 1200 x 2600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 165 PPI | ~ 441 PPI |
| Features | Super Retina XDR Display, HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Color (P3), Haptic Touch, 2000 Nits Max Brightness (HDR), Support for Display of Multiple Languages and Characters Simultaneously | |
| Notch | Yes, Small Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| Phonebook | Unlimited | |
| RAM | 256 MB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 128 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 | 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 8 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v2.1 | Yes, v5.5, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Barometer, Three‑axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Lightning |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra | TV Out | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 3 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Geo tagging, Touch to focus | Panorama, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging |
| Video Recording | 480p @ 30 fps | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | |
| Front Camera | No | 24 MP ƒ/1.9 (Depth Sensor) TrueDepth Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v3 | iOS v19 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A19 | |
| CPU | 600 MHz, Single Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Apple 4 Core GPU | |
| 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‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX+) |
| Video | MPEG4, H.264, MOV | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | Li-ion Battery | 4190 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 45W MagSafe | |
| StandBy Time | 12 days | |
| Talk Time | 12 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 30 hours | 100 hours |