The iPhone 3G, released in July 2008, was Apple’s second-generation iPhone and a significant upgrade from the original model. It introduced 3G network support for faster internet browsing, built-in GPS, and access to the newly launched App Store, revolutionizing how users interacted with mobile apps. With its sleek curved design and improved performance, the iPhone 3G became a global success and solidified Apple’s position in the smartphone market.
📱 iPhone 3G Specifications
- Launch Date: Released: July 11, 2008
Body:
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Dimensions: 115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm
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Weight: 133 g
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Build: Plastic back, glass front, aluminum frame
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SIM: Mini-SIM
Display:
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Type: TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
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Size: 3.5 inches
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Resolution: 320 x 480 pixels (~165 ppi density)
Platform:
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Operating System: iPhone OS 2, upgradable to iOS 4.2.1
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Chipset: Samsung S5L8900
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CPU: 412 MHz ARM 11
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GPU: PowerVR MBX Lite
Memory:
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Internal: 8GB / 16GB
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RAM: 128 MB
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Card Slot: No
Main Camera:
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Single: 2 MP
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Video: No
Selfie Camera:
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None
Sound:
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Loudspeaker: Yes
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3.5mm jack: Yes
Comms:
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WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
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Bluetooth: 2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
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GPS: Yes, with A-GPS
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USB: 2.0
Sensors:
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Accelerometer, proximity
Battery:
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Type: Non-removable Li-Ion battery
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Talk time: Up to 10 h (2G) / 5 h (3G)
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Music play: Up to 24 h
Misc:
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Colors: Black, White
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Model Numbers: A1241, A1324
Other Features:
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App Store support introduced
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Assisted GPS (first iPhone with GPS)
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3G network support
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HTML (Safari) browser