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`What are all the differences between the original iPhone and the iPhone 3G?
`Please note that all models mentioned in this Q&A have been discontinued. However,
`it has been updated to cover the most recent operating system support and can be
`quite helpful for anyone considering either of these devices on the used market.
`The differences between the original iPhone and the iPhone 3G are fairly modest.
`External Differences
`From a quick look at the front of both models side-by-side it would be unlikely that the
`casual observer would notice a difference -- each have an identical 3.5" display with
`320x480 resolution at 163 ppi (although the specific display parts are different) -- the
`3G model does have a slightly wider black frame around the screen.
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`Flip the devices around, however, and one would immediately notice that the original
`iPhone and iPhone 3G are quite different, as the original model uses aluminum and
`the 3G model is offered in either black or white plastic. Both the original and 3G
`models have a 2.0 megapixel digital camera.
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`The dimensions are similar, but not quite identical, as the 3G models are slightly
`thinner at the tapered edges and slightly thicker in the middle (0.48 inches compared
`to 0.46 inches for the original). The 3G models weigh slightly less as well (4.7 ounces
`compared to 4.8 ounces for the original).
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`The other most notable external design change between the original and 3G models is
`that the headphone jack is no longer recessed on the 3G models. This is welcome
`news for those interested in using third-party headphones or accessories.
`Identification Differences
`As the original iPhone has a unique rounded design with a mostly aluminum back,
`help with identification for the original iPhone is less necessary than it is for
`subsequently introduced models. Differentiating the iPhone 3G from the iPhone 3GS
`models, however, is much more challenging.
`One simple way to externally identify all iPhone models is by the Model Number listed
`in small type on the back of the phone.
`The iPhone 3G is model number A1241 and the China-only iPhone 3G that does not
`have Wi-Fi is model number A1324. The original iPhone is A1203.
`Everyi.com's Ultimate iLookup feature and the EveryMac app -- available for iOS 5 or
`later and Android -- also can identify these iPhone models by EMC Number, Order
`Number (referred to as "Model" in software), and their Serial Numbers as well.
`Internal Differences
`The most substantial differences are internal -- the iPhone 3G adds support for faster
`3G networks -- usually twice as fast as the EDGE standard supported by the original --
`as well as GPS hardware that is capable of pinpointing a user's current location,
`automatically geotagging photographs taken with the internal camera, and providing
`the location of the user to third-party applications.
`Both models include support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0 (2.0 for the original and
`2.0+EDR for the 3G). The original iPhone offers 4, 8, or 16 GB of storage, and the
`iPhone 3G offers 8 or 16 GB of storage (the white model is only available with 16 GB).
`Battery Life Differences
`Apple reports that the iPhone 3G also features modestly better battery life -- most
`notably "up to" 10 hours of talk time while using a 2G network (compared to 8 hours
`for the original) and 300 hours of standby time (compared to 250 hours for the
`original).
`However, it is worth noting that Apple reports that the iPhone 3G only provides 5 hours
`of talk time or web use on a 3G network and real-world tests have shown that battery
`life can fall short of this estimate.
`iOS Support Differences
`The iPhone 3G shipped with then new software -- version 2.0 -- with support for third-
`party applications and other improvements compared to the software that shipped with
`the original, particularly for corporate users, but the original model could be updated to
`use the new software at no extra charge.
`The original iPhone can support a maximum of iPhone OS 3.1.3 (subsequently
`renamed the iOS), and the iPhone 3G can support a maximum of iOS 4.2, although
`some features such as multitasking are not supported. Neither device can support iOS
`5 or subsequently released versions of the operating system.
`Pricing Differences
`In the United States, the iPhone 3G originally sold for US$199 and US$299, for the 8
`GB and 16 GB models, respectively, compared to US$499 and US$599 when the
`original iPhone models were introduced with 4 GB and 8 GB of storage.
`Apple proclaimed that the iPhone 3G was "twice as fast at half the price", but the
`reality was more complicated as the required service plans became more expensive.
`On June 8, 2009 -- with the introduction of the iPhone 3GS -- Apple discontinued the
`16 GB iPhone 3G configuration and dropped the price of the 8 GB iPhone 3G to
`US$99 with a new two year AT&T Wireless contract.
`Comparison Chart
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`For your convenience, the main differences between the original iPhone and iPhone
`3G have been summarized below:
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`Data Networks:
`A-GPS:
`Bluetooth:
`Storage Size:
`Talk Time (3G):
`Talk Time (2G):
`Battery Life (Web - 3G):
`Battery Life (Web - Wi-Fi):
`Battery Life (Music):
`Battery Life (Video):
`Standby Time:
`Headphone Jack:
`Back Exterior Finish:
`Maximum iOS:
`Dimensions (Inches):
`Weight:
`Model No:
`Intro. Price:
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` iPhone (Original)
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`EDGE (2G) & Wi-Fi
`No
`2.0
`4, 8, 16 GB
`N/A
`8 Hours
`N/A
`6 Hours
`24 Hours
`7 Hours
`250 Hours
`Recessed
`Aluminum/Black Plastic
`3.1.3
`4.5 x 2.4 x 0.46
`4.8 oz. (135 g)
`A1203
`US$499, US$599†
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`iPhone 3G
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`EDGE (2G), 3G & Wi-Fi
`Yes
`2.0+EDR
`8, 16 GB*
`5 Hours
`10 Hours
`5 Hours
`6 Hours
`24 Hours
`7 Hours
`300 Hours
`Flush
`Black or White Plastic*
`4.2
`4.5 x 2.4 x 0.48
`4.7 oz. (133 g)
`A1241/A1324
`US$199, US$299§
`
` *
`
` White was only offered with 16 GB of storage for US$299.
`† On September 5, 2007, a mere two months after it shipped, Apple discontinued the
`4 GB iPhone model and dropped the price of the 8 GB model to US$399. On February
`5, 2008, Apple introduced a 16 GB model for US$499. These prices required a two-
`year contract in the US.
`§ These prices required a two-year contract in the US. On June 8, 2009 -- with the
`introduction of the iPhone 3GS -- Apple discontinued the 16 GB iPhone 3G
`configuration and dropped the price of the 8 GB iPhone 3G to US$99 with a new two
`year AT&T Wireless contract. Please note that the required service plan was more
`expensive than it was for the original iPhone as well and after the introduction of the
`iPhone 3GS an unlimited data plan was required.
`Please also see EveryiPhone.com's Ultimate iComparison feature to dynamically
`compare any iPhone model to any other iPod, iPhone, or iPad.
`Also see: What are all the differences between the iPhone 3GS and the iPhone 3G?
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