iPhone 4 vs. iPhone 3GS: the tale of the tape
Apple's claiming that the iPhone 4 represents the platform's biggest advance since the original model's intro back in 2007 -- but does the argument hold water? Follow the break for a comprehensive rundown of the key differences between the newest member of the iPhone model and last year's king of the hill, the 3GS!
iPhone 4  | iPhone 3GS  |
Price (on contract) | $199 16GB, $299 32GB | $99 8GB |
Processor | Apple A4 | 600MHz, Cortex-A8 architecture |
Display | 3.5-inch IPS 960 x 640 | 3.5-inch 480 x 320, no IPS |
Primary camera | 5 megapixel AF with flash | 3 megapixel AF |
Secondary camera | VGA | No |
Video recording | 720p at 30fps, optional iMovie | VGA at 30fps, basic editing capabilities built-in |
Cellular | Quadband GSM, pentaband HSPA | Quadband GSM, triband HSPA |
WiFi | 802.11b/g/n | 802.11b/g |
Orientation sensing | Accelerometer, compass, gyroscope | Accelerometer, compass |
FaceTime video calling | Yes | No |
SIM standard | Micro SIM | SIM |
Battery life | Up to 7 hours talk time on 3G, 14 hours on 2G | Up to 5 hours talk time / data on 3G, 12 hours on 2G |
Weight | 137 grams / 4.8 oz. | 135 grams / 4.76 oz. |
Dimensions | 115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3mm | 115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3mm |
