7.6 out of 10

Apple iPhone 3GS

First seen: 11 january 2009

Information found in: from 176 sources in 30 countries.

  • User Score (1214)
    8.4 8.4 from 1214 reviewers
  • Expert Score (65)
    8.6 8.6 from 65 reviewers
  • Design (130)
    8.1 8.1 from 130 reviewers
  • Value for money (101)
    7.1 7.1 from 101 reviewers
  • Features (52)
    7.7 7.7 from 52 reviewers
  • Ease of use (63)
    8.3 8.3 from 63 reviewers
  • Performance (10)
    7.6 7.6 from 10 reviewers
  • Sound quality (130)
    7.9 7.9 from 130 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • screen clarity, nice design, love it s flexibility, better camera, bookmarks etc
  • cons nothing, inability to surf flash, very expensive, battery life and cost, a bit bulky

The first thing youâ.

  • GPS Capability: aGPS
  • Network Type: GSM 850 GSM 900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900 GSM EDGE HSDPA 850 HSDPA 2100 HSDPA UMTS
  • Style: Unique Shape, Smartphone
  • Design: Mobile
  • Screen Size (Diagonal): 3.5 inch
  • Installed Memory: 32 GB

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Reviews of Apple iPhone 3GS

  1. Apple iPhone 3GS

    Reviewer: ZDNet
    9 June 2009

    The iPhone 3GS is faster and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life, but call quality and 3G reception still need improvement. Read more

  2. Reviewer: AppleSource
    7 January 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    In our initial tests, the iPhone 3G S' battery lasted longer than its predecessor's. We could go longer during a day of heavy use before having to recharge. Yet, we can't make a firm assessment until we conduct a full range of battery tests. We're doing that now, and we'll update this review when we complete them. Read more

  3. Reviewer: Cybershack
    25 June 2009

    It has a new camera, which is now 3 megapixels, which is not as much as the Samsung's UltraTouch 8 megapixels, but is better than the previous rendition. It has a Tap-to-focus feature, whereby users can tap the screen of the photo preview so it focuses on a certain part of the picture. You can also do this with the mobile's new video feature, which also has a basic editing suite that even the most technology-challenged person can utilise. Another new feature is voice... Read more

  4. Reviewer: Gadget Guy
    13 July 2009
    Overall 9
    9.0
    Value for money 8
    8.0
    Features 9
    9.0
    Ease of use 10
    10
    Performance 7
    7.0
     

    The iPhone 3GS isn't perfect, but it is the best multimedia touch phone on the market. There are lots of features I would still love to see, but the 100 or so new fruit packed into the 3GS are enough to lift it high above the competition. Apple has built on the strengths of the original iPhone, making it faster, more capable, more useful, tactile and worthy of desire. The 3GS has tremendous appeal. Read more

  5. Apple iPhone 3GS

    Reviewer: CNET
    1 July 2009
    Overall 8
    8.3
     

    Even substantial concerns about network reception and battery life can't stop us recommending the iPhone 3GS. The combination of its fantastic browser, the full-featured iPod media player and Apple's App Store forms a compelling trio and are together unmatched by the competition. Read more

  1. Reviewer: stephendean, Product Review
    29 July 2010

    This phone is definitely a leader in mobile communications. It has a great range of apps, free and paid. I use several apps in my work and the phone has never failed me. I would recommend this to anyone that needs a phone, work tool and entertainment unit. Read more

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