Apple iPhone 3G is one of those devices that tries to pack a lot into one package. Let us see if Apple has managed to put together a phone that is actually worth your money. Announced in 2008, June. Released 2008, July, it arrives at a time when the competition is as tight as ever.
Design & Display
On the front you get a 3.5 inches, 36.5 cm 2 (~50.9% screen-to-body ratio) panel, pushing a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density). Colours look punchy and text stays clean, so you will not have much to complain about here. It is not trying to reinvent the wheel with its design, but it does look the part. You can pick it up in a few finishes, including Black(8/16 GB).
Performance & Software
The Apple iPhone 3G focuses on the essentials rather than chasing raw benchmark numbers. It runs iOS, upgradable to iOS 4.2.1 out of the box, so the software experience feels current.
Camera
The camera setup is one of the talking points here, with a 2 MP sensor doing the heavy lifting. It is not a pro camera rig, but for everyday memories it gets the job done nicely.
Battery
Battery duties are handled by a Li-Ion 1220 mAh, non-removable unit, which should comfortably see most people through a full day on a single charge.
Our Opinion
So, what do we actually make of the Apple iPhone 3G? Apple has clearly gone for substance over gimmicks here, and we respect that approach. It gets the basics right, offering a dependable main camera, a crisp display, which is exactly what most buyers are really after. If your priority is a phone that just works, day in and day out, then this one deserves a spot on your shortlist. Is it perfect? No phone is, and you will always find a sharper camera or a faster chip somewhere else for a little more money. But taken as a whole, the Apple iPhone 3G is a sensible, well-judged choice that should keep most users happy for a good while. If you have used this device or are planning to pick one up, do let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
