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iPhone 3G vs iPhone 3GS

iPhone 3GS replaced the iPhone 3G. Here is what changed between the two, row by row, with the better value highlighted where one is clearly better.

2 models
iPhone 3GiPhone 3GApple · 2008
iPhone 3GSiPhone 3GSApple · 2009
MakerAppleApple
ReleasedJul 11, 2008Jun 19, 2009
Operating systemiOS 4, iPhone OS 2iOS 6, iOS 5
Processor—ARM Cortex-A8
Weight133 g135 g
Dimensions115.5 × 62.1 × 12.3 mm115.5 × 62.1 × 12.3 mm
Thickness12.3 mm12.3 mm
Battery1,150 mAh1,220 mAh
Storage128 MB8 / 16 / 32 GB
RAM—256 MB
Displayliquid-crystal displayliquid-crystal display
Portsphone connector, Apple dock connectorphone connector, Apple dock connector
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