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After its US launch in July 2007, Apple's iPhone mobile phone became a runaway success. Apple says its updated version, the iPhone 3GS, offers even quicker internet downloads, a better camera and battery life, and lots more storage for MP3, video and photo files. We put it through our tough mobile phone lab tests to see if these claims were true.
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Specification criteria Specification
Review details
Test Date 40422
Reviewed using 2013 test programme No
Design
Smartphone Yes
Phone style Candy bar
Height (cm) 115.0
Width (cm) 62.0
Depth (cm) 12.0
Weight (g) 135
Qwerty keyboard No
Touchscreen Yes
Display size (inches) 3.5
Display resolution The number of pixels the screen displays (horizontal x vertical). Information provided by manufacturer. 320x480
Internal memory (GB) 8.0
Memory card slot No
Operating system
Operating system iOS
OS version 3.1
Connectivity
3G 3G phones can access the web at faster speeds and can make video-calls. Yes
4G enabled No
Wi-Fi Yes
Camera
Camera (Mp) 3.0
Autofocus Yes
Flash type No flash
Music player
FM radio No
3.5mm headphone socket A 3.5mm socket enables you to use a set of regular headphones rather than those supplied with the phone. Yes
Flight mode Yes

Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB

  • Launch date: Jun 2009
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Typical price
£260.00
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