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Apple iPhone 3G
16 GB| Global Score | |
| 45.2 | 49.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Apple |
| Symbian S60 5th Edition | iOS 4.x, 3.x, 2.x |
| 2010-01-21 | 2008-06-09 |
| 4.21 x 2.04 x 0.49 inches | 4.50 x 2.40 x 0.48 inches |
| 3.42 ounces | 4.70 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Gray and Red | Black and White |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 195.00 | $ 125.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 3.2 inches | 3.5 inches |
| 360 x 640 pixels | 320 x 480 pixels |
| TFT | LCD |
| 229 pixels per inch | 165 pixels per inch |
| Resistive | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7 | 6.9 |
| Single-Core 720 MHz processor | Single-Core 412 MHz processor |
| -- | 128 MB RAM |
| GPU | ARM Mali-400 MP1 (320 MHz) GPU |
| 6.93 | 6.75 |
| Storage | |
| 76,8 MB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 1.82 | 4.4 |
| Camera | |
| 8.10 MP | 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | -- |
| 5.83 | 4.73 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 3.5 | 3.3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 1200mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 1150mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 430 hours standby time 13 hours talk time | 300 hours standby time 10 hours talk time |
| 2.88 | 2.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.0, EDR | Bluetooth 2.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
The Apple iPhone 3G has an overall score of 49.7, which is slightly better than the Sony Ericsson Vivaz a's global score of 45.2. The Apple iPhone 3G comes with iOS 4.x operating system, while Sony Ericsson Vivaz a has Symbian S60 5th Edition operating system. Apple iPhone 3G is an older and way heavier device than Sony Ericsson Vivaz a, but Apple managed to make it just a little thinner anyway.
Sony Ericsson Vivaz a has a bit superior processor than iPhone 3G, although it has doesn't have an additional graphics processor, they both have the same number of cores. Sony Ericsson Vivaz a counts with a little bit better looking display than Apple iPhone 3G, because although it has a little bit smaller display, it also counts with a higher quantity of pixels per inch in the display and a higher 640 x 360 resolution.
The Sony Ericsson Vivaz a takes a lot better pictures and videos than iPhone 3G, because it has a lot higher 8.1 MP resolution camera. Apple iPhone 3G counts with a much bigger storage for apps and games than Sony Ericsson Vivaz a, because although it has no slot for an SD memory card, it also counts with 16 GB internal storage.
The Sony Ericsson Vivaz a features a bit better battery duration than Apple iPhone 3G, because it has a 1200mAh battery capacity against 1150mAh.
Apple iPhone 3G is not only the best phones in this comparison, but it's also a bargain compared to the other phones, which makes this phone a great choice.
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