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Apple iPhone 3G Specifications, Price and Review
iPhone 3G Overview
Apple iPhone 3G (2008) with 3.5-inch Multi-Touch display, 2MP camera, 3G UMTS/HSDPA, assisted GPS and App Store support.
Released July 2008$599
Colors and Storage Options
3 options$599SKU: IPHONE3G-8GB-BLACK
iPhone 3G — Full Specs
SectionSpecificationDetails
GeneralBrandApple
Model NameiPhone 3G
SeriesiPhone 3G
Product TypeSmartphone
CategorySmartphone
Operating SystemiPhone OS 2.0 (launch)
Launch DateJuly 11, 2008
Announcement DateJune 9, 2008
StatusActive
Official Websitehttps://www.apple.com/iphone/
DesignDimensions115.5 × 62.1 × 12.3 mm
Weight133 g
Frame MaterialPlastic chassis
Back MaterialGlossy plastic
Front MaterialGlass
Build QualityCurved glossy plastic body with glass front
IP RatingNo official IP rating
Water ResistanceNo official water-resistance rating
Dust ResistanceNo official dust-resistance rating
Available ColorsBlack, White
Button LayoutHome button, Ring/Silent switch, volume buttons, Sleep/Wake button
Port Type30-pin dock connector
DisplayDisplay TypeTFT LCD capacitive Multi-Touch
Display Size3.5 inches
Resolution480 × 320 pixels
Pixel Density163 ppi
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak Refresh Rate60Hz
Brightness (Typical)Not officially specified
Contrast RatioNot officially specified
HDR SupportNo
Dolby VisionNo
True ToneNo
Wide Color DisplayNo
ProMotionNo
Always-On DisplayNo
Dynamic IslandNo
Ceramic ShieldNo
Fingerprint ResistanceNo oleophobic coating specification at launch
Touch TechnologyCapacitive Multi-Touch
PerformanceChipsetSamsung 32-bit ARM-based SoC
SoCSamsung S5L8900-class SoC
CPUARM11-class single-core CPU
GPUPowerVR MBX Lite-class GPU
Neural EngineNo dedicated Neural Engine
Process Technology90nm-class
Hardware Ray TracingNo
MemoryRAMNot officially specified by Apple
Internal Storage8GB, 16GB
Storage TechnologyNAND flash
Expandable StorageNo
Memory Card SupportNot supported
Rear CameraCamera SystemSingle 2MP camera
Main Camera2MP fixed-focus camera
Main Sensor2MP
Ultra Wide CameraNot available
Telephoto CameraNot available
Optical Zoom In1x
Optical Zoom Out1x
Optical Zoom Range1x
Digital ZoomNo native launch digital zoom
2x TelephotoNo
Lens CoverStandard protective lens cover
FlashNo
HDRNo
Night ModeNo
Portrait ModeNo
Portrait LightingNo
Macro PhotographyNo
ProRAWNo
Photonic EngineNo
Deep FusionNo
PanoramaNo native launch feature
Photographic StylesNo
LiDAR ScannerNo
Image FormatsJPEG
Front CameraResolutionNo front camera
ApertureNot applicable
AutofocusNot applicable
Retina FlashNo
HDRNo
Night ModeNo
Portrait ModeNo
Deep FusionNo
Photographic StylesNo
Animoji and MemojiNo
Face IDNo
TrueDepth CameraNo
Video ResolutionNo front camera
Video FPSNot applicable
Cinematic VideoNo
Slo-MoNo
Video StabilizationNo
VideoMax Video ResolutionNo native video recording at launch
Max Video FPSNot applicable
4K RecordingNo
1080p RecordingNo
720p RecordingNo
Cinematic ModeNo
Action ModeNo
Slow MotionNo
Time-LapseNo
ProResNo
Log VideoNo
Dolby VisionNo
HDR VideoNo
Spatial VideoNo
Audio ZoomNo
Stereo RecordingNo
Video StabilizationNo
Video FormatsH.264, MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG playback
BatteryBattery TypeBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Video PlaybackUp to 7 hours
Video Playback (Streamed)Up to 5 hours internet use on 3G
Audio PlaybackUp to 24 hours
Fast ChargingNo
Wired Charging30-pin dock connector
MagSafe ChargingNo
Qi Wireless ChargingNo
Optimized Battery ChargingNo
Battery HealthNo native battery-health feature
ConnectivityWi-Fi Standard802.11b/g
Wi-Fi MIMONo
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 2.0 + EDR
NFCNo
Express CardsNo
Ultra WidebandNo
USB30-pin dock connector to USB
GPSAssisted GPS
GLONASSNo
GalileoNo
QZSSNo
BeiDouNo
Digital CompassNo
Network5GNo
4G LTENo
SIM Typemini-SIM
Dual SIMNo
VoLTENo
VoWiFiNo
Satellite ConnectivityNo
Emergency SOS via SatelliteNo
Roadside Assistance via SatelliteNo
AudioStereo SpeakersNo
Spatial AudioNo
Dolby AtmosNo
Headphone JackYes, 3.5 mm
Bluetooth AudioYes
Security & SensorsFace IDNo
Secure EnclaveNo
PasscodeYes
Apple PayNo
AccelerometerYes
GyroscopeNo
Proximity SensorYes
Ambient Light SensorYes
BarometerNo
Ultra WidebandNo
Crash DetectionNo
Features & SafetySiriNo
Action ButtonNo
Camera ControlNo
Emergency SOSEmergency calling via cellular network
Crash DetectionNo
Find MyNo native Find My iPhone service at launch
Apple PayNo
MagSafeNo
Box ContentsiPhoneiPhone 3G
USB-C Cable30-pin Dock Connector to USB cable
DocumentationYes
ChargerUSB power adapter included in original retail package
EarPodsStereo headset with microphone included in original retail package
General
BrandApple
Model NameiPhone 3G
SeriesiPhone 3G
Product TypeSmartphone
CategorySmartphone
Operating SystemiPhone OS 2.0 (launch)
Launch DateJuly 11, 2008
Announcement DateJune 9, 2008
StatusActive
Official Websitehttps://www.apple.com/iphone/
Design
Dimensions115.5 × 62.1 × 12.3 mm
Weight133 g
Frame MaterialPlastic chassis
Back MaterialGlossy plastic
Front MaterialGlass
Build QualityCurved glossy plastic body with glass front
IP RatingNo official IP rating
Water ResistanceNo official water-resistance rating
Dust ResistanceNo official dust-resistance rating
Available ColorsBlack, White
Button LayoutHome button, Ring/Silent switch, volume buttons, Sleep/Wake button
Port Type30-pin dock connector
Display
Display TypeTFT LCD capacitive Multi-Touch
Display Size3.5 inches
Resolution480 × 320 pixels
Pixel Density163 ppi
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak Refresh Rate60Hz
Brightness (Typical)Not officially specified
Contrast RatioNot officially specified
HDR SupportNo
Dolby VisionNo
True ToneNo
Wide Color DisplayNo
ProMotionNo
Always-On DisplayNo
Dynamic IslandNo
Ceramic ShieldNo
Fingerprint ResistanceNo oleophobic coating specification at launch
Touch TechnologyCapacitive Multi-Touch
Performance
ChipsetSamsung 32-bit ARM-based SoC
SoCSamsung S5L8900-class SoC
CPUARM11-class single-core CPU
GPUPowerVR MBX Lite-class GPU
Neural EngineNo dedicated Neural Engine
Process Technology90nm-class
Hardware Ray TracingNo
Memory
RAMNot officially specified by Apple
Internal Storage8GB, 16GB
Storage TechnologyNAND flash
Expandable StorageNo
Memory Card SupportNot supported
Rear Camera
Camera SystemSingle 2MP camera
Main Camera2MP fixed-focus camera
Main Sensor2MP
Ultra Wide CameraNot available
Telephoto CameraNot available
Optical Zoom In1x
Optical Zoom Out1x
Optical Zoom Range1x
Digital ZoomNo native launch digital zoom
2x TelephotoNo
Lens CoverStandard protective lens cover
FlashNo
HDRNo
Night ModeNo
Portrait ModeNo
Portrait LightingNo
Macro PhotographyNo
ProRAWNo
Photonic EngineNo
Deep FusionNo
PanoramaNo native launch feature
Photographic StylesNo
LiDAR ScannerNo
Image FormatsJPEG
Front Camera
ResolutionNo front camera
ApertureNot applicable
AutofocusNot applicable
Retina FlashNo
HDRNo
Night ModeNo
Portrait ModeNo
Deep FusionNo
Photographic StylesNo
Animoji and MemojiNo
Face IDNo
TrueDepth CameraNo
Video ResolutionNo front camera
Video FPSNot applicable
Cinematic VideoNo
Slo-MoNo
Video StabilizationNo
Video
Max Video ResolutionNo native video recording at launch
Max Video FPSNot applicable
4K RecordingNo
1080p RecordingNo
720p RecordingNo
Cinematic ModeNo
Action ModeNo
Slow MotionNo
Time-LapseNo
ProResNo
Log VideoNo
Dolby VisionNo
HDR VideoNo
Spatial VideoNo
Audio ZoomNo
Stereo RecordingNo
Video StabilizationNo
Video FormatsH.264, MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG playback
Battery
Battery TypeBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Video PlaybackUp to 7 hours
Video Playback (Streamed)Up to 5 hours internet use on 3G
Audio PlaybackUp to 24 hours
Fast ChargingNo
Wired Charging30-pin dock connector
MagSafe ChargingNo
Qi Wireless ChargingNo
Optimized Battery ChargingNo
Battery HealthNo native battery-health feature
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Standard802.11b/g
Wi-Fi MIMONo
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 2.0 + EDR
NFCNo
Express CardsNo
Ultra WidebandNo
USB30-pin dock connector to USB
GPSAssisted GPS
GLONASSNo
GalileoNo
QZSSNo
BeiDouNo
Digital CompassNo
Network
5GNo
4G LTENo
SIM Typemini-SIM
Dual SIMNo
VoLTENo
VoWiFiNo
Satellite ConnectivityNo
Emergency SOS via SatelliteNo
Roadside Assistance via SatelliteNo
Audio
Stereo SpeakersNo
Spatial AudioNo
Dolby AtmosNo
Headphone JackYes, 3.5 mm
Bluetooth AudioYes
Security & Sensors
Face IDNo
Secure EnclaveNo
PasscodeYes
Apple PayNo
AccelerometerYes
GyroscopeNo
Proximity SensorYes
Ambient Light SensorYes
BarometerNo
Ultra WidebandNo
Crash DetectionNo
Features & Safety
SiriNo
Action ButtonNo
Camera ControlNo
Emergency SOSEmergency calling via cellular network
Crash DetectionNo
Find MyNo native Find My iPhone service at launch
Apple PayNo
MagSafeNo
Box Contents
iPhoneiPhone 3G
USB-C Cable30-pin Dock Connector to USB cable
DocumentationYes
ChargerUSB power adapter included in original retail package
EarPodsStereo headset with microphone included in original retail package
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Released: July 11, 2008Last Updated: October 16, 2026Reviewed by MyGadgets Editorial Team
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