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T-Mobile G1 vs Apple iPhone 2G (16GB)

Side by side comparison between T-Mobile G1 vs Apple iPhone 2G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
192MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
09Points Apple iPhone 2G (16GB) Compare T-Mobile G1 X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? T-Mobile G1

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

G1} 14 Advantages T-Mobile G1 vs iPhone 2G (16GB)} 9 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (16GB)
+528MHz 32bit Single-core28%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs412MHz 32bit Single-core
+192MB LPDDR50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+180 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+QVGA (320x240)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps18 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+A-GPSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
256MBvs+16GB (15GB available)59 times
More internal storage for applications and files
158 grams (5.53 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)17%
Lighter
17.1 millimeters (0.67 inches)vs+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)47%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
3.2"vs+3.5"9%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1400 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

10 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
320x480 pixels
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
802.11 b/g [wifi3]
2.0 + A2DP
+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

T-Mobile G1iPhone 2G (16GB)
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ModelT-Mobile G1iPhone 2G (16GB)
Other model namesT-Mobile G1, HTC Hero T-Mobile, HTC Dream 100 DREA100Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Europe)CanadaUSA
(Europe), Canada, USA
BrandT-MobileApple
Release date10/22/20086/1/2007
Depth17.1 millimeters (0.67 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)55.7 x 117 millimeters (2.19 x 4.61 in)61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)
Weight158 grams (5.53 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

T-Mobile G1iPhone 2G (16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI165 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredOleophobic coating screen

🤖 Operating System

T-Mobile G1iPhone 2G (16GB)
System versionAndroid 1.6 DonutiOS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 3.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

T-Mobile G1iPhone 2G (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM7201A32bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 130PowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

T-Mobile G1iPhone 2G (16GB)
RAM memory192MB LPDDR128MB SDRAM
Internal storage256MB16GB (15GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

T-Mobile G1iPhone 2G (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 1700/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

T-Mobile G1iPhone 2G (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsNot supported
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

T-Mobile G1iPhone 2G (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

T-Mobile G1iPhone 2G (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3

🔌 Connectivity

T-Mobile G1iPhone 2G (16GB)
USBMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

T-Mobile G1iPhone 2G (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

T-Mobile G1iPhone 2G (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.4 hours8 hours
Standby406 hours (16.9 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

T-Mobile G1iPhone 2G (16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Brown
• HTC Sense UI
• Trackball
• Java framework
• Colors: Black

☢️ Radiation rate

T-Mobile G1iPhone 2G (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)
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