Apple iPhone 3G
Price: Discontinued (originally launched at $199)
8GB variant · Original US contract launch price · Launched July 2008
Apple iPhone 3G was Apple's second-generation iPhone, adding 3G connectivity, built-in GPS, and launching alongside the App Store — the update that turned the iPhone into an app platform.
Launch
| Announced | June 9, 2008 |
| Released | July 11, 2008 |
| Discontinued | June 2010 |
Display
| Screen Size | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 pixels |
| Pixel Density | ~165 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz (standard) |
| Display Type | TFT LCD, 16.7M colors |
| Brightness | ~500 nits (typical) |
| Features | Multi-touch, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| Protection | Optical-quality glass |
Performance
| Chipset | Samsung S5L8900 (APL0098) |
| CPU | Single-core ARM11, 620 MHz (underclocked to 412 MHz) |
| GPU | PowerVR MBX Lite |
| Neural Engine | Not Supported |
| Ray Tracing | Not Supported |
| RAM | 128 MB |
| Cooling | Passive design (No active cooling) |
| Operating System | iPhone OS 2.0 (max update: iOS 4.2.1) |
| AI | Not Supported |
| Gaming Performance | N/A — predates modern FPS benchmarking |
| FPS Support | N/A |
| Graphics Support | OpenGL ES 1.1 |
Benchmark
| AnTuTu 11 | Not Supported |
| AnTuTu CPU | Not Supported |
| AnTuTu GPU | Not Supported |
| AnTuTu Memory | Not Supported |
| AnTuTu UX | Not Supported |
This device predates AnTuTu and modern benchmarking tools entirely.
Rear Camera
| Main Camera | 2.0 MP, fixed focus |
| Ultra Wide | No |
| Telephoto | No |
| Long Zoom | No |
| Stabilization | No |
| Camera Features | Geotagging (GPS-based) |
Front Camera
| Camera | No (Front camera missing) |
| Aperture | N/A |
| Focus | N/A |
| Features | N/A |
Video Recording
| Rear Video | No (Video recording not supported natively) |
| ProRes | Not Supported |
| ProRes RAW | Not Supported |
| Apple Log 2 | Not Supported |
| Slow Motion | Not Supported |
| Front Video | Not Supported |
| Audio | N/A |
Battery
| Battery Type | Li-Ion, built-in (non-removable) |
| Battery Capacity | 1150 mAh |
| Video Playback | Up to 7 hours |
| Streamed Video | Not Supported |
Charging
| Wired Charging | Via 30-pin dock connector |
| Fast Charging | No |
| MagSafe | No |
| Qi2 | No |
| Port | Apple 30-pin dock connector |
Connectivity
| 5G | No |
| 4G | No |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11b/g |
| Bluetooth | 2.0 (headset support only) |
| NFC | No |
| UWB | No |
| Thread | No |
| Wireless Chip | Not Disclosed |
| FM Radio | No |
USB & Expansion
| Connector | 30-pin dock connector |
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 |
| Display Output | Not Supported |
| External Display | Not Supported |
SIM & Network
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
| eSIM | No |
| Network | Quad-band GSM/EDGE, 3G HSDPA (850/1900/2100) |
Navigation & Location
| GPS | Yes (Assisted GPS, first iPhone with GPS) |
| Other Systems | No |
| Compass | No |
| Location | GPS, Wi-Fi & cell tower triangulation |
Sensors
| Face ID | No |
| LiDAR | No |
| Motion | Accelerometer |
| Other Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Audio & Multimedia
| Speakers | Earpiece + loudspeaker |
| Spatial Audio | Not Supported |
| Dolby Atmos | Not Supported |
| Audio Formats | AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF |
Software Features
| Browser | HTML browser (Safari) |
| Maps | Google Maps with GPS |
| Document Viewer | Yes |
| Photo Viewer | Yes |
| Predictive Text Input | Yes |
| App Store | Yes (introduced with this model, July 2008) |
| Organizer | Calendar, To-Do List |
Build & Protection
| Frame | Plastic polycarbonate back, tapered edges |
| Front Protection | Optical-quality glass |
| Back Protection | Glossy plastic |
| Water Resistance | No IP rating |
| Dimensions | 115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm |
| Weight | 133 grams |
Colors
| Available Colors | Black, White (16GB only) |
Storage & Price
| Card Slot | No (fixed internal storage only) |
| 8GB | Discontinued (originally $199) |
| 16GB | Discontinued (originally $299) |
Misc
| Model Number | A1241 (iPhone1,2) |
Overall: The iPhone 3G's biggest legacy is the App Store, launched alongside it — turning the iPhone from a single device into an extensible platform, plus its first built-in GPS.
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