Original iPhone vs iPhone 3G

I was joining the discussions in some online forums dedicated to mobile phones and I noticed that a lot of people want to know about the difference bet ween the iPhone and the 3G version. So I decided to do some research on this topic and detail the difference between the two popular handsets.

I think the first difference to look at is the mobile network. The 3G iPhone is largely distinguished from the original iPhone by 3G technology. That's obviously why it's commonly called the 3G iPhone or iPhone 3G.

The original iPhone operated on the standard network and people were complaining that the EDGE network was just not fast enough. So the major upgrade on the new iPhone is that it can access high-speed 3G mobile networks built on the UMTS/WCDMA technology. With this upgrade, the 3G iPhone can achieve speeds of up to 3.6Mbps.

Next let's tackle the appearance or the design of the devices. The original iPhone has a unique and sophisticated look that emphasizes that it's a touchscreen device. The 3G iPhone does not really look very different from the original. It's a successful design so there's really no point in making radical changes. The iPhone is not as tall as the original but it is slightly wider. It's obvious that the significant differences between the first and second iPhone models can be found inside the unit.

Let's proceed with the Audi quality. Some experts were unimpressed with the audio quality during phone calls of the original iPhone so Apple made sure to make improvements in the next generation device. The 3G iPhone offers improved audio quality during phone calls and loud speaker. It also comes with a standard 3.5mm stereo plug top allow users to use any headphones.

Battery life is one of the concerns that have been expressed by some experts. You see 3G technology is infamous for using up a lot of energy. Obviously this is not a concern for the original iPhone because it's 2G. Unfortunately, some early reviews on the 3G iPhone indicates that the battery isn't performing well.

Let's move on to the camera. Some mobile phone fans were disappointed when the found out that both the iPhone and the 3G version will offer practically the same 2.0 Megapixel, fixed-lens camera. However, putting in a more powerful camera would drive up the price and that doesn't jive with the plan to sell the 3G iPhone at a cheaper price. Apple claimed that software tweaks will improve the camera's performance. However, tests shows that there is no significance differences in the image taken from the camera.

When it comes to features and services, it's logical that the 3G version offers more than the original iPhone. After all, it's an upgrade so it's bound to offer more in this category. For instance, the 3G iPhone offers the built-in GPS receiver which offers maps for navigation.

Well, I think this is long enough. I hope that this post can answer some of the questions posted by those who want to know more about the iPhone 3G. Tune in to this blog for more mobile phone news and info.