Apple iPhone 3G

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3.5" Multi-Touch
2.0MP Camera
3G UMTS/HSDPA
8GB / 16GB
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth 2.0
Up to 5h 3G Talk
133 grams

Display

3.5-inch widescreen Multi-Touch

480-by-320-pixel resolution at 163 ppi

Platform

Apple A-series architecture

iOS operating system

Camera

2.0-megapixel rear camera

Photo geotagging support

Battery

Up to 5 hours talk time on 3G

Up to 300 hours standby time

Connectivity

UMTS/HSDPA and GSM/EDGE

Assisted GPS and Wi-Fi 802.11b/g

Storage

8GB or 16GB flash drive

30-pin dock connector interface

The Apple iPhone 3G was officially announced and released on 11 July 2008. It served as the successor to the original iPhone, bringing high-speed 3G networking and GPS capabilities to the Apple smartphone lineup.

  • Announcement Date: 11 July 2008
  • Release Date: 11 July 2008
  • Canonical model family: A1241 / A1324

The iPhone 3G features a distinct plastic back housing, available in black for the 8GB model and black or white for the 16GB model.

  • Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.4 x 0.48 inches (115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm)
  • Weight: 4.7 ounces (133 grams)
  • Controls: Sleep/wake, ring/silent, volume, and home buttons.

The device utilises a 3.5-inch widescreen Multi-Touch display, which was the hallmark interface for early iPhone models.

  • Resolution: 480-by-320 pixels
  • Pixel Density: 163 ppi
  • Features: Support for simultaneous display of multiple languages and characters.

The iPhone 3G is equipped with a 2.0-megapixel rear camera capable of photo geotagging. It was designed for basic photography and integration with third-party applications.

The iPhone 3G runs on the iOS platform, supporting a wide range of audio and video formats including AAC, MP3, and H.264.

  • Audio Formats: AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV.
  • Video Formats: H.264 and MPEG-4 in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov containers.

The device features a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, charged via a 30-pin dock connector.

  • Talk Time: Up to 5 hours (3G), up to 10 hours (2G).
  • Audio Playback: Up to 24 hours.
  • Video Playback: Up to 7 hours.
  • Cellular: UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz) and GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz).
  • Wireless: Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR.
  • Location: GPS and Assisted GPS.
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor.

The iPhone 3G remains a significant device in mobile history, marking the transition to 3G data speeds and the introduction of the App Store.

Launch Price (MSRP): Current Market Price:
US$199
— views Research contribution by specs.global