Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB vs Nothing Phone 2a
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 2a has better RAM than Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 2a has better resolution of 2412 x 1084 than Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB which has resolution of 480 x 320. Nothing Phone 2a has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB
| Name | Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | Nothing Phone 2a |
| RAM | 256 MB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 3.5 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Camera | 3 MP | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 12990 | Rs. 23994 |
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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 March 05, 2024. The cost of Nothing Phone 2a is Rs. 23994.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB has screen size of 3.5 inches which falls short to Nothing Phone 2a's 6.7 inch screen. Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB has LCD Screen type where as Nothing Phone 2a has AMOLED Screen type. Nothing's phone has display density of 394 PPI & Apple's phone has only 165 PPI display density. Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB has 3:2 aspect ratio where as Nothing Phone 2a has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 2a's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB's lower 256 MB RAM. Nothing Phone 2a has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 2a's 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB's 3 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB has version 3 iOS Operating System where as Nothing Phone 2a has version 14 Android Operating System.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB | Nothing Phone 2a |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Phone 2a | |
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | No | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | June, 2009 | March 05, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Nothing Cable (C-C), Screen Protector (Pre Applied), Sim Tray Ejector, Safety Information and Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 62.1 x 115.5 x 12.3 mm | 76.32 x 161.74 x 8.55 mm |
| Weight | 135 g | 190 g |
| Design Type | Classic (Candybar) | |
| Colors | White, Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 3.5 inches, 320 x 480 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 165 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM Frequency, 5,000,000:1, 1300 Nits Peak Brightness, 1100 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 700 Nits Typical Brightness, Always On Display | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| Phonebook | Unlimited | |
| RAM | 256 MB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes 7.2 Mbps Download | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | sn1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac or ax (Wi-Fi 6), 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz dual-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v2.1 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE |
| USB | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra | TV Out | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Glyph Interface, Advanced Liquid Cooling Vapor Chamber, 3 Years of Android Updates, 4 Years of Security Updates, Dual 5G | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 3 MP with autofocus | 50 MP 1/1.56" f/1.88 (Wide Angle) 50 MP 1/2.76", 114° FOV f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | 50 MP (Main) Samsung GN9 + 50 MP (UW) ISOCELL JN1 | |
| Features | Geo tagging, Touch to focus | Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Motion Photo, Super Res Zoom, Lenticular (Filter), AI Scene Detection, Expert Mode, Panorama, Night Mode, Document Mode, Ultra XDR |
| Video Recording | 480p @ 30 fps | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | |
| Front Camera | No | Punch Hole 32 MP 1/2.74" f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v3 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro | |
| CPU | 600 MHz, Single Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 Cortex-A510 | |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Recording, Voice Commands, Calendar | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, WAV | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 |
| Video | MPEG4, H.264, MOV | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |
| StandBy Time | 12 days | |
| Talk Time | 12 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 30 hours | |