Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB vs Apple iPhone 16
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 16 has better RAM than Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 16 has better resolution of 2556 x 1179 than Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB which has resolution of 480 x 320. Apple iPhone 16 has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB
| Name | Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB | Apple iPhone 16 |
| RAM | 256 MB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 3.5 in | 6.1 in |
| Internal Memory | 8 GB | 128 GB |
| Camera | 3 MP | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 10990 | Rs. 77900 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is June, 2009. The cost of Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB is Rs. 10990. The launch Date of the second phone is September 09, 2024. The cost of Apple iPhone 16 is Rs. 77900.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB has screen size of 3.5 inches which falls short to Apple iPhone 16's 6.1 inch screen. Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB has LCD Screen type where as Apple iPhone 16 has OLED Screen type. Apple iPhone 16 has display density of 461 PPI & Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB has only 165 PPI display density. Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB has 3:2 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 16 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 16's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB's lower 256 MB RAM. Apple iPhone 16 has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB (8 GB).
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16's 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB'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 8GB | Apple iPhone 16 |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 16 | |
| 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 |
| In The Box | Handset, USB C Charge Cable (1m), Documentation | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 62.1 x 115.5 x 12.3 mm | 71.6 x 147.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 135 g | 170 g |
| Design Type | Classic (Candybar) | |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 3.5 inches, 320 x 480 pixels | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 165 PPI | ~ 461 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.4% | |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) | |
| Features | Dynamic Island, HDR displaym, 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, Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Dolby Vision | |
| Notch | Yes, Small Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| Phonebook | Unlimited | |
| RAM | 256 MB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 8 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 | FDD‑5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n66, n70, n71, 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 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v2.1 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | yes with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| 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 | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection, Action Buttion, Camera Control Buttion, Ai Mobile (Apple Intelligence), New 16‑core Neural Engine, Built-in Stereo Speaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 3 MP | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Geo tagging, Touch to focus | Camera Control, Sapphire crystal lens cover, 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, Panorama (up to 63MP), Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Spatial photos, Macro photography, Wide colour 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 and JPEG, Digital zoom up to 10x |
| Video Recording | 480p @ 30 fps | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | |
| Front Camera | No | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v3 | iOS v18 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A18 | |
| CPU | 600 MHz, Single Core Processor | 4.04 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores | |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-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, 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 | 3561 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W | |
| StandBy Time | 12 days | |
| Talk Time | 12 hours | |
| Video Playback Time | 22 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 30 hours | 80 hours |