The Apple iPhone 3GS is Apple's latest attempt to grab your attention, and after going through the spec sheet, there is a fair bit here worth talking about. Announced in 2009, June. Released 2009, June, it arrives at a time when the competition is as tight as ever.
Design & Display
The Apple iPhone 3GS comes with a 3.5 inches, 36.5 cm 2 (~50.9% screen-to-body ratio) display, pushing a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density), which is more than sharp enough for everyday use, streaming and a bit of gaming. 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.
Performance & Software
The Apple iPhone 3GS focuses on the essentials rather than chasing raw benchmark numbers. It runs iOS 3, upgradable to iOS 6.1.6 out of the box, so the software experience feels current.
Camera
Photography is handled by a main 3.15 MP shooter that should cover most situations, from daylight shots to the occasional low-light frame. Point-and-shoot results are reliable, and that is exactly what most buyers want.
Battery
Keeping the lights on is a Li-Ion 1400 mAh, non-removable cell. With moderate use you can expect to end the day with charge to spare.
Our Opinion
Coming to the important bit, our opinion on the Apple iPhone 3GS. This is a phone that does not try to be the flashiest option on the shelf, and honestly that works in its favour. 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. There are rivals that beat it in one area or another, as is always the case in this segment. Overall though, the Apple iPhone 3GS is easy to recommend to the right buyer. If you have used this device or are planning to pick one up, do let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
