Apple iPhone 3G 8, 16 GB Specs
Identifiers: iPhone 3G - MB046LL/A* - iPhone1,2 - A1241 - 2347*
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Much like the original iPhone, the iPhone 3G combines mobile phone, iPod, and Internet functionality -- although the iPhone 3G most notably adds 3G (UMTS/HSDPA - 850, 1900, 2100 MHz, 3.6 Mbps) support and GPS functionality.
The iPhone 3G features the same 3.5" display with 320x480 resolution at 163 ppi, but uses a slightly thicker case -- .02 of an inch -- with either a black or white plastic back -- rather than aluminum like the original model. It includes 8 GB or 16 GB of storage (white model only available with 16 GB), support for Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR and an intergrated 2.0 megapixel camera that supports "geotagging".
Apple reports that the iPhone 3G provides "up to" 24 hours of audio playback, 10 hours of talk time on 2G, 5 hours of talk time on 3G, 5 hours of Internet use on 3G, 6 hours of Internet use on Wi-Fi, 7 hours of video playback and 300 hours of standby time.
The iPhone 3G uses the same "multi-touch" interface, as well as accelerometer, ambient light, and proximity sensor capabilities as the original model, although it has two proximity sensors compared to one in the original.
Also see:
- What are all the differences between the original iPhone and the iPhone 3G?
- What are all the differences between the iPhone 3G and the iPhone 3GS?
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| Introduction Date: |
June 9, 2008 |
Discontinued Date: |
June 7, 2010* |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" generally refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*On June 8, 2009, Apple discontinued the 16 GB model but continued to sell the 8 GB model for US$99 for new AT&T Wireless customers with a two-year contract. It was discontinued entirely on June 7, 2010.
Also see: All iPhone models introduced in 2008. |
| Processors: |
1 |
Geekbench 2 (32): |
135 |
| Details: |
Geekbench 2 provides 32-bit benchmarks for iOS models. This number is an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all Geekbench 2 user submissions for devices with the iPhone1,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 2 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, please see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
The Geekbench 3 benchmark does not support this iPhone. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPhone1,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare 32-bit Geekbench 3 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
| Details: |
The Geekbench 3 benchmark does not support this iPhone. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPhone1,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 3 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 4 (SC): |
N/A |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
N/A |
| Details: |
The Geekbench 4 benchmark does not support early iPhone models. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for devices with the iPhone1,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 5 (SC): |
N/A |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
N/A |
| Details: |
The Geekbench 5 benchmark does not support this iPhone model. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for devices with the iPhone1,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison. |
| Processor Speed: |
412 MHz |
Processor Type: |
Samsung ARM 11* |
| Details: |
*Apple provides no information regarding the iPhone 3G processor, simply that it is a "closed system", but third-party software analysis determined that it uses an Apple branded processor, identified as a Samsung ARM 11 (SoC) that is downclocked to 412 MHz. For graphics, it uses a PowerVR MBX-Lite graphics processor. |
| Onboard RAM: |
128 MB* |
Storage Capacity: |
8, 16 GB |
| Details: |
*Apple provides no information regarding the RAM used in the iPhone 3G, but software analysis has confirmed that it has 128 MB onboard like its predecessor. |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge |
Firewire Support: |
None |
| Details: |
The iPhone 3G does not offer a "disk mode" for file transfer. |
| Connectivity: |
USB |
Ports: |
Dock, Headphone |
| Case Type: |
Handheld |
Form Factor: |
iPhone 3G |
| Housing Color: |
Black & White* |
Controller: |
Multi-touch |
| Details: |
*The 8 GB configuration has a black glass front and a black plastic back, and the 16 GB configuration has a black glass front and choice of black or white plastic back.
The patented "multi-touch" interface allows one to control the functions of the system by dragging one or more fingers across the display.
Also see: How does the iPhone "multi-touch" interface work? Who developed the "multi-touch" interface originally? |
| Built-in Display: |
3.5" Color |
Display Resolution: |
320x480 (163 ppi) |
| Details: |
The iPhone has a 3.5" 320 by 480 display (163 ppi).
Also see: How do I replace the glass cover, digitizer, and display (LCD screen) on the iPhone 3G? |
| Standard Wireless: |
802.11b/g* |
Standard Bluetooth: |
2.0+EDR |
| Details: |
*The iPhone 3G also supports 3G (UMTS/HSDPA - 3.6 Mbps) and GSM/EDGE networks.
Also see: What is 3G? How much faster is 3G than EDGE in real-world tests? |
| Cell Network: |
2G/3G* |
Camera: |
2.0 Megapixels** |
| Details: |
*The iPhone 3G supports both 3G (UMTS/HSDPA -- 850, 1900, 2100 MHz - 3.6 Mbps) and GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) networks.
**The iPhone 3G camera supports geotagging -- the location of a photograph is automatically noted using the integrated GPS module. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion |
Battery Life (Music): |
24 Hours |
| Details: |
Also see: How do I replace the battery in the iPhone 3G? |
| Battery Life (Voice): |
5-10 Hours* |
Standby Time: |
300 Hours |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that the iPhone 3G provides "up to" 24 hours of audio playback, 10 hours of talk time on 2G, 5 hours of talk time on 3G, 5 hours of Internet use on 3G, 6 hours of Internet use on Wi-Fi, 7 hours of video playback and 300 hours of standby time.
Also see: How does the battery life of the iPhone 3G compare to the original iPhone in real-world tests? Is the battery designed to be replaced in either model?
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| Apple Order No: |
MB046LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
iPhone 3G |
| Details: |
*MB046LL/A refers to the 8 GB configuration in black, MB048LL refers to the 16 GB configuration in black and MB499LL refers to the 16 GB configuration in white. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1241 (EMC 2347*) |
Model ID: |
iPhone1,2 |
| Details: |
*Please note that these identifiers often refer to more than one model. In this case, please also note that the EMC number is not externally listed on the device, but it is listed in software.
Also see: All iPhones with the A1241 Model Number, the 2347* EMC Number, and the iPhone1,2 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
OS X 2.0 (5A345)* |
Maximum OS: |
iOS 4.2** |
| Details: |
*Apple originally just said that the iPhone 3G runs "OS X" and did not release version information. Please note that this is not the same as MacOS X. On March 17, 2009, upon unveiling a developer's preview of the third version of the operating system, Apple started referring to it as the "iPhone OS" and on June 7, 2010, again changed the name to simply "iOS".
**This model is capable of running iOS 4.0, 4.1 and 4.2 but some features, such as multitasking, are not supported. It is not compatible with iOS 4.3 or later versions of the operating system. |
| Dimensions: |
4.5 x 2.4 x 0.48 |
Avg. Weight: |
4.7 oz. (133 g) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth (115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm). |
| Mac Support: |
Mac OS X 10.4.10 |
Windows Support: |
Windows XP SP2/Vista |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the iPhone 3G is compatible with a "Mac computer with a USB 2.0 port, MacOS X v10.4.10 or later, and iTunes 7.7 or later."
It is compatible with a "PC with a USB 2.0 port, Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later, and iTunes 7.7 or later." |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the iPhone 3G supports "AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 1, 2, and 3), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV." |
| Photo Support: |
Apple does not formally specify photo formats for the iPhone 3G. The Safari web browser, however, supports JPG, GIF, and TIFF images, and the iPod function of the iPhone 3G supports images synchronized from iTunes. |
| Video Support: |
Apple reports that the iPhone 3G supports "H.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 768 Kbps, 320 by 240 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 1.3 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 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." |
| Incl. Accessories: |
Ships with a "stereo headset with mic, dock connector to USB cable, [a new, tiny] USB power adapter, documentation, cleaning/polishing cloth, and a SIM ejector tool".
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells inexpensive headphones, cases and other accessories for this iPhone. |
| Original Price: |
US$199, US$299* |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*The 8 GB model, available only in black, originally was US$199, while the 16 GB model, available in black or white, originally was US$299 with a two-year contract from AT&T Wireless. On June 8, 2009, Apple discontinued the 16 GB configuration but continued to sell the 8 GB configuration for US$99 for new AT&T Wireless customers with a two-year contract. Non-qualified customers had to pay US$499.
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. |
Global original prices for the iPhone 3G in 24 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region. Please note that prices with an asterisk (*) are bound by carrier contractual obligations.
For global original prices for all iPod, iPhone, and iPad models in one particular country on a single page, please refer to Everyi.com's Global Original Prices section.
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Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$199, C$299* |
Brazil: |
N/A |
| Mexico: |
N/A |
United States: |
US$199, US$299* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
N/A |
Belgium: |
€525, €615 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 1,399, 1,999* |
Finland: |
€159, €245 |
| France: |
€149, €199* |
Germany: |
€169, €249* |
| Ireland: |
€169, €299* |
Italy: |
€199, €269* |
| Luxembourg: |
N/A |
Netherlands: |
€80, €160* |
| Norway: |
NOK 1.399, 2.268* |
Portugal: |
€299, €389* |
| Spain: |
€299, €359* |
Sweden: |
SEK 1.695, 2.495* |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 199, 299 |
United Kingdom: |
£99, £159* |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
N/A |
Hong Kong: |
HK$5,388, HK$6,288 |
| India: |
N/A |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Malaysia: |
N/A |
The Philippines: |
N/A |
| Singapore: |
S$698, S$848* |
Taiwan: |
N/A |
| Thailand: |
N/A |
Vietnam: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$279, A$399* |
New Zealand: |
N/A |
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