Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better RAM than Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better resolution of 3200 x 1800 than Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB which has resolution of 480 x 320. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB
| Name | Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
| RAM | 256 MB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 3.5 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 256 GB |
| Camera | 3 MP | 200 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 12990 | Rs. 179900 |
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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 07, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is Rs. 179900.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 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 18 Pro Max has OLED Screen type. Apple iPhone 18 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 18 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max'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 18 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 200 MP Quad 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 v20 version.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 18 Pro Max | |
| 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 07, 2026 (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 | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3200 pixels, 165 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 165 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Features | 1800nits (typical), 2200 nits peak brightness, HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch | |
| Notch | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| Phonebook | Unlimited | |
| RAM | 256 MB | 12 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 | 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 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v2.1 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra | TV Out | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 3 MP with autofocus | 200 MP f/1.78 (Main) 48 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 48 MP f/1.78 (Telephoto) 12 MP with autofocus |
| Features | Geo tagging, Touch to focus | Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Night mode, LiDAR Scanner, Apple ProRAW, Burst mode |
| Video Recording | 480p @ 30 fps | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | |
| Front Camera | No | 32 MP f/1.9 with Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v3 | iOS v20 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A19 | |
| CPU | 600 MHz, Single Core Processor | Deca Core Processor |
| GPU | Apple 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 |
| Video | MPEG4, H.264, MOV | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W | |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W | |
| StandBy Time | 12 days | |
| Talk Time | 12 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 30 hours | 95 hours |