Comparison and differences between the new iPhone 3GS and the iPhone 3G (aside from the fact one is $99 the other starts at $199)
| iPhone 3G | iPhone 3G S | |
| Price | $99 8GB ($299 for ineligible upgraders) | $199 16GB, $299 32GB ($399 and $499 for ineligible upgraders) |
| Processor | 412MHz ARM 11 | Unknown, “on average up to twice as fast” |
| Graphics capability | OpenGL ES 1.1 | OpenGL ES 2.0 |
| Camera | 2.0 megapixel fixed focus | 3.0 megapixel autofocus with macro mode and auto white balance |
| Video recording | None | 30fps VGA with on-device editing capability |
| Voice control | None | Dialing, music control |
| Nike+ support | No | Yes |
| Wireless technologies | 3.6Mbps HSDPA, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR | 7.2Mbps HSDPA, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR |
| Water- and oil-resistant finish | No | Yes |
| Integrated magnetic compass | No | Yes |
| Included headphones | Standard | Inline remote for music control |
| Battery life | Up to 5 hours talk time / data on 3G, 10 hours on 2G | Up to 5 hours talk time / data on 3G, 12 hours on 2G |
| Up to 6 hours data on WiFi | Up to 9 hours data on WiFi | |
| Up to 24 hours audio | Up to 30 hours audio | |
| Up to 7 hours video | Up to 10 hours video | |
| Dimensions | 115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3mm | 115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3mm |
| Weight | 133 grams / 4.69 oz. | 135 grams / 4.76 oz. |
(source: engadget)
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