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Apple iPhone 3GS Specifications, Price and Review
iPhone 3GS Overview
Apple iPhone 3GS (2009) with 3.5-inch Multi-Touch display, faster processor, 3MP autofocus camera, video recording, GPS and 3G HSDPA.
Released June 2009$499
Colors and Storage Options
6 options$499SKU: IPHONE3GS-8GB-BLACK
iPhone 3GS — Full Specs
SectionSpecificationDetails
GeneralBrandApple
Model NameiPhone 3GS
SeriesiPhone 3GS
Product TypeSmartphone
CategorySmartphone
Operating SystemiPhone OS 3.0 (launch)
Launch DateJune 19, 2009
Announcement DateJune 8, 2009
StatusActive
Official Websitehttps://www.apple.com/iphone/
DesignDimensions115.5 × 62.1 × 12.3 mm
Weight135 g
Frame MaterialPlastic chassis
Back MaterialGlossy plastic
Front MaterialGlass
Build QualityGlossy curved 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 ResistanceOleophobic coating
Touch TechnologyCapacitive Multi-Touch
PerformanceChipsetSamsung S5PC100
SoCSamsung S5PC100
CPUARM Cortex-A8-class single-core CPU
GPUPowerVR SGX535-class GPU
Neural EngineNo dedicated Neural Engine
Process Technology65nm
Hardware Ray TracingNo
MemoryRAMNot officially specified by Apple
Internal Storage8GB, 16GB, 32GB
Storage TechnologyNAND flash
Expandable StorageNo
Memory Card SupportNot supported
Rear CameraCamera SystemSingle 3MP autofocus camera
Main Camera3MP autofocus camera
Main Sensor3MP
Ultra Wide CameraNot available
Telephoto CameraNot available
Optical Zoom In1x
Optical Zoom Out1x
Optical Zoom Range1x
Digital ZoomDigital zoom supported via software
2x TelephotoNo
Lens CoverStandard protective lens cover
FlashNo
HDRNo native launch HDR
Night ModeNo
Portrait ModeNo
Portrait LightingNo
Macro PhotographyMacro focus supported by autofocus
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 ResolutionVGA 640 × 480
Max Video FPS30 fps
4K RecordingNo
1080p RecordingNo
720p RecordingNo
Cinematic ModeNo
Action ModeNo
Slow MotionNo
Time-LapseNo native launch feature
ProResNo
Log VideoNo
Dolby VisionNo
HDR VideoNo
Spatial VideoNo
Audio ZoomNo
Stereo RecordingNo
Video StabilizationNo optical stabilization
Video FormatsH.264 / MPEG-4 playback; VGA camera recording
BatteryBattery TypeBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Video PlaybackUp to 10 hours
Video Playback (Streamed)Up to 5 hours internet use on 3G
Audio PlaybackUp to 30 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 2.1 + EDR
NFCNo
Express CardsNo
Ultra WidebandNo
USB30-pin dock connector to USB
GPSAssisted GPS
GLONASSNo
GalileoNo
QZSSNo
BeiDouNo
Digital CompassYes
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 MySupported through later Find My iPhone service/software
Apple PayNo
MagSafeNo
Box ContentsiPhoneiPhone 3GS
USB-C Cable30-pin Dock Connector to USB cable
DocumentationYes
ChargerUSB power adapter included in original retail package
EarPodsApple Earphones with Remote and Mic included in original retail package
General
BrandApple
Model NameiPhone 3GS
SeriesiPhone 3GS
Product TypeSmartphone
CategorySmartphone
Operating SystemiPhone OS 3.0 (launch)
Launch DateJune 19, 2009
Announcement DateJune 8, 2009
StatusActive
Official Websitehttps://www.apple.com/iphone/
Design
Dimensions115.5 × 62.1 × 12.3 mm
Weight135 g
Frame MaterialPlastic chassis
Back MaterialGlossy plastic
Front MaterialGlass
Build QualityGlossy curved 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 ResistanceOleophobic coating
Touch TechnologyCapacitive Multi-Touch
Performance
ChipsetSamsung S5PC100
SoCSamsung S5PC100
CPUARM Cortex-A8-class single-core CPU
GPUPowerVR SGX535-class GPU
Neural EngineNo dedicated Neural Engine
Process Technology65nm
Hardware Ray TracingNo
Memory
RAMNot officially specified by Apple
Internal Storage8GB, 16GB, 32GB
Storage TechnologyNAND flash
Expandable StorageNo
Memory Card SupportNot supported
Rear Camera
Camera SystemSingle 3MP autofocus camera
Main Camera3MP autofocus camera
Main Sensor3MP
Ultra Wide CameraNot available
Telephoto CameraNot available
Optical Zoom In1x
Optical Zoom Out1x
Optical Zoom Range1x
Digital ZoomDigital zoom supported via software
2x TelephotoNo
Lens CoverStandard protective lens cover
FlashNo
HDRNo native launch HDR
Night ModeNo
Portrait ModeNo
Portrait LightingNo
Macro PhotographyMacro focus supported by autofocus
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 ResolutionVGA 640 × 480
Max Video FPS30 fps
4K RecordingNo
1080p RecordingNo
720p RecordingNo
Cinematic ModeNo
Action ModeNo
Slow MotionNo
Time-LapseNo native launch feature
ProResNo
Log VideoNo
Dolby VisionNo
HDR VideoNo
Spatial VideoNo
Audio ZoomNo
Stereo RecordingNo
Video StabilizationNo optical stabilization
Video FormatsH.264 / MPEG-4 playback; VGA camera recording
Battery
Battery TypeBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Video PlaybackUp to 10 hours
Video Playback (Streamed)Up to 5 hours internet use on 3G
Audio PlaybackUp to 30 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 2.1 + EDR
NFCNo
Express CardsNo
Ultra WidebandNo
USB30-pin dock connector to USB
GPSAssisted GPS
GLONASSNo
GalileoNo
QZSSNo
BeiDouNo
Digital CompassYes
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 MySupported through later Find My iPhone service/software
Apple PayNo
MagSafeNo
Box Contents
iPhoneiPhone 3GS
USB-C Cable30-pin Dock Connector to USB cable
DocumentationYes
ChargerUSB power adapter included in original retail package
EarPodsApple Earphones with Remote and Mic included in original retail package
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Released: June 19, 2009Last Updated: October 24, 2026Reviewed by MyGadgets Editorial Team
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Black · 8GB