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iPhone 3GS Technical specifications
Storage options: 8GB. Colors: Black. Weight: 135 g.
- Display3.5″
- Batteryup to 10 h
- Storage8GB
- Weight135 g
- Black
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iPhone 3GS: key specifications
| Display | 3.5″ · 480 × 320, 163 ppi |
|---|---|
| Storage | 8GB |
| Battery | up to 10 h (video playback) |
| Connector | 30-pin dock connector |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 115.5 × 62.1 × 12.3 mm |
| Weight | 135 g |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g · Bluetooth 2.1 |
Models, storage and colors
Storage
- 8GB
Colors
- Black
Complete specifications
Capacity
- 8GB flash drive
Size and weight
- Height4.5 inches (115.5 mm)
- Width2.4 inches (62.1 mm)
- Depth0.48 inch (12.3 mm)
- Weight4.8 ounces (135 grams)
Display
- 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display
- 480-by-320-pixel resolution at 163 ppi
- Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
- Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
Power and battery
- Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
- Talk time:Up to 5 hours on 3GUp to 12 hours on 2G
- Up to 5 hours on 3G
- Up to 12 hours on 2G
- Standby timeUp to 300 hours
- Internet use:Up to 5 hours on 3GUp to 9 hours on Wi-Fi
- Up to 9 hours on Wi-Fi
- Video playbackUp to 10 hours
- Audio playbackUp to 30 hours
Cellular and wireless
- UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)
- GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
- 802.11b/g Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR wireless technology
Sensors
- Accelerometer
- Proximity sensor
- Ambient light sensor
Location
- Assisted GPS
- Digital compass
- Wi-Fi
- Cellular
Audio playback
- Frequency response20Hz to 20,000Hz
- Audio formats supportedAAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
- User-configurable maximum volume limit
Environmental requirements
- Operating temperature32° to 95° F(0° to 35° C)
- (0° to 35° C)
- Nonoperating temperature-4° to 113° F(-20° to 45° C)
- (-20° to 45° C)
- Relative humidity5% to 95% noncondensing
- Maximum operating altitude10,000 feet (3000 m)
Languages
- Language support for English (U.S.), English (UK), French (France), German, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Polish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Hungarian, Arabic, Thai, Czech, Greek, Hebrew, Indonesian, Malay, Romanian, Slovak, Croatian, Catalan, and Vietnamese
- Keyboard support for English (U.S.), English (UK), French (France), French (Canadian), French (Switzerland), German, Traditional Chinese (Handwriting, Pinyin, Zhuyin, Cangjie, Wubihua), Simplified Chinese (Handwriting, Pinyin, Wubihua), Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Korean, Japanese (Romaji), Japanese (Kana), Russian, Polish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Estonian, Hungarian, Icelandic, Lithuanian, Latvian, Flemish, Arabic, Thai, Czech, Greek, Hebrew, Indonesian, Malay, Romanian, Slovak, Croatian, Bulgarian, Serbian (Cyrillic/Latin), Catalan, and Vietnamese
- Dictionary support (enables predictive text and autocorrect) for English (U.S.), English (UK), French, German, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Korean, Japanese (Romaji), Japanese (Kana), Russian, Polish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Hungarian, Lithuanian, Flemish, Arabic, Thai, Czech, Greek, Hebrew, Indonesian, Malaysian, Romanian, Slovak, Croatian, Catalan, and Vietnamese
In the box
- iPhone 3GS
- Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic
- Dock Connector to USB Cable
- USB Power Adapter
- Documentation
- Environmental Status Report
- iPhone 3GS embodies Apple’s continuing environmental progress. It is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:
- PVC-free handset
- PVC-free headphones
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- PVC-free USB cable
- Bromine-free printed circuit boards
- Mercury-free LCD display
- Arsenic-free display glass
- Majority of packaging made from post-consumer recycled fiberboard and biobased materials
- Power adapter outperforms strictest global energy efficiency standards
Mac system requirements
- Mac computer with USB 2.0 port
- Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later
- iTunes 9.2 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)
- iTunes Store account
- Internet access
Windows system requirements
- PC with USB 2.0 port
- Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
- iTunes 9.2 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)
- iTunes Store account
- Internet access
Color
- Black
TV and video
- Video formats supportedH.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
- Support for 576p and 480p with Apple Component AV Cable; 576i and 480i with Apple Composite AV Cable (cables sold separately)
Mail attachment support
- Viewable document types.jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel)
Camera, photos, and video
- Video recording, VGA up to 30 frames per second with audio
- 3-megapixel still camera
- Tap to focus
- Photo and video geotagging
External buttons and controls
- Sleep/wake
- Ring/silent
- Volume up/down
- Home
Connectors and input/output
- 30-pin dock connector
- 3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack
- Built-in speaker
- Microphone
- SIM card tray
Headphones
- Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic
- Volume control
- Frequency response20Hz to 20,000Hz
- Impedance32 ohms
Accessories
- Apple In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic
- Engineered for extreme clarity and audio accuracy, these headphones let you hear musical details you’ve been missing.
- Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic
- These earbud headphones have convenient buttons that let you adjust volume and control music and video playback.
- Apple USB Power Adapter
- Use this ultracompact USB-based adapter to charge your iPhone whenever it’s not connected to a computer.
- Apple Universal Dock
- Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable
- iPhone 3G Universal Dock Adapter 3-Pack
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- iPhone TTY Adapter
- Apple Component AV Cable
- Apple Composite AV Cable
- AirPort Extreme Base Station
- Nike + iPod Sensor
- World Travel Adapter Kit
Apple iPhone 3GS technical specifications
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iPhone 3GS — FAQ
What is the display size of Apple iPhone 3GS?
Apple iPhone 3GS has 3.5″ (480 × 320, 163 ppi).
What storage capacities are available for Apple iPhone 3GS?
Available storage capacities include 8GB.
What colors does Apple iPhone 3GS come in?
Apple iPhone 3GS is available in Black.
What are the dimensions and weight of Apple iPhone 3GS?
Apple iPhone 3GS measures 115.5 × 62.1 × 12.3 mm and weighs 135 g.
How long does the Apple iPhone 3GS battery last?
Battery life of Apple iPhone 3GS: up to 10 h (video playback).
