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PHONE AiPhone 3GS
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iPhone 3GS vs iPhone 4s
15 source-backed differences · 3 fields the same. Official sources below.
✓Both records verified · latest Aug 19, 2026
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PHONE BiPhone 4s
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iPhone 3GS has advantages in design & dimensions, while iPhone 4s has advantages in rear cameras.
Top Differences
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✓18 registry fields
What Changed
Deterministic differences from the verified structured records.
3 MP compared with 8 MP
8 GB compared with 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR compared with Bluetooth 4.0
30 compared with 40
12.3 compared with 9.3
Full Comparison
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✓18 registry fields
FieldiPhone 3GSiPhone 4sWhy it matters
Main cameraMarginal difference2 official sources3 MP8 MPResolution is one part of camera detail and crop flexibility.
TypeMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknownFront camera with VGA-quality photos and video at up to 30 frames per secondNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 3GSiPhone 4sWhy it matters
WeightMinor difference2 official sources135 g140 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
Depth mmMarginal difference2 official sources12.39.3No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Height mmMarginal difference2 official sources115.5115.2No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Width mmMarginal difference2 official sources62.158.6No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 3GSiPhone 4sWhy it matters
Storage optionsMarginal difference2 official sources8 GB16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GBAvailable capacities determine local media and app headroom.
ContentsMarginal difference2 official sourcesiPhone 3GS, Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic, Dock Connector to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation, Environmental Status Report, iPhone 3GS embodies Apple’s continuing environmental progress. It is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:, PVC-free handset, PVC-free headphones, PVC-free USB cable, Bromine-free printed circuit boards, Mercury-free LCD display, Arsenic-free display glass, Majority of packaging made from post-consumer recycled fiberboard and biobased materials, Power adapter outperforms strictest global energy efficiency standardsiPhone 4S, Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic, Dock Connector to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, DocumentationNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ReleaseYearMarginal difference1 official source20092011No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 3GSiPhone 4sWhy it matters
BluetoothMarginal difference2 official sourcesBluetooth 2.1 + EDRBluetooth 4.0The generation can affect accessory capabilities.
WifiMarginal difference2 official sources802.11b/g Wi-Fi802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz only)No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 3GSiPhone 4sWhy it matters
Audio playback hoursMarginal difference2 official sources3040No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 3GSiPhone 4sWhy it matters
ResolutionMarginal difference2 official sources480-by-320-pixel resolution at 163 ppi960-by-640-pixel resolution at 326 ppiNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
TechnologyMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknownRetina displayNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 3GSiPhone 4sWhy it matters
ConnectorMarginal difference2 official sources30-pinDock ConnectorNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
What’s the same
Which should you buy?
iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4s trade strengths: iPhone 3GS leads in Design, while iPhone 4s leads in Camera.
- Choose iPhone 3GS if you prioritize design.
- Choose iPhone 4s if you prioritize camera.
Category-by-category
Leads in camera.
Leads in design.
Comparable across other.
Comparable across connectivity.
Comparable across battery.
Comparable across display.
Comparable across ports.
FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE
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