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Device Specs: The evolution of iPhone [7]

Pre-defined (not editable) comparison sheet
Apple iPhone 1st gen A1203 4GB (Apple iPhone 1,1)
Apple iPhone 1st gen A1203 8GB (Apple iPhone 1,1)
Apple iPhone 1st gen A1203 16GB (Apple iPhone 1,1)
Apple iPhone 3G A1241 8GB (Apple iPhone 1,2)
Apple iPhone 3G A1241 16GB (Apple iPhone 1,2)
Apple iPhone 3GS A1303 16GB (Apple iPhone 2,1)
Apple iPhone 3GS A1303 32GB (Apple iPhone 2,1)
Apple iPhone 1st gen A1203 4GB   (Apple iPhone 1,1)
Apple iPhone 3G A1241 8GB  (Apple iPhone 1,2)
Apple iPhone 3G A1241 16GB  (Apple iPhone 1,2)
Apple iPhone 3GS A1303 16GB  (Apple iPhone 2,1)
Apple iPhone 3GS A1303 32GB  (Apple iPhone 2,1)

IntroductionIntroduction
BriefBrief Introduction: One or two sentences which enumerates some important attributes of the specifc device variant described by this datasheet The most affordable variant of the original iPhone (1st generation) for the international markets. 4 GB model was discontinued on September 5, 2007. Premium variant of the original iPhone (1st generation) for the international markets Top variant of the original iPhone (1st generation) was introduced 8 months later than the 4 GB and 8 GB models Second generation iPhone with 3.6 Mbps 3G data link and 8 GB on-board flash memory for the global market Second generation iPhone with HSDPA connectivity and 16 GB on-board flash memory for the global market
ReleasedFirst official market release date in (year, month) 2007 Jun 29 2007 Jun 29 2008 Feb 6 2008 Jul 11 2008 Jul 11 2009 Jun 19 2009 Jun 19
AnnouncedDate of the official announcement (year, month) 2007 Jan 9 2007 Jan 9 2008 Feb 5 2008 Jun 9 2008 Jun 9
Hardware DesignerThe company which designed this device Apple Apple Apple Apple Apple Apple Apple
ManufacturerThe company which produces this device Foxconn Foxconn Foxconn Foxconn Foxconn Foxconn Foxconn
OEM IDThe OEM ID is internal code and refers to a specific variant of the model series m68ap m68ap m68ap n82ap n82ap n88ap n88ap
General ExtrasHardware extras like stylus, kickstand, rotatatble screen, rotatable keyboard, haptic feedback, etc. Haptic touch feedback Haptic touch feedback Haptic touch feedback Haptic touch feedback Haptic touch feedback Haptic touch feedback Haptic touch feedback
Device CategorySmartphone, tablet, smart watch, PDA, palmtop, etc. Smartphone Smartphone Smartphone Smartphone Smartphone Smartphone Smartphone

Physical AttributesPhysical Attributes
WidthWidth is horizontally measured between the left and right edges of device according to the default display orientation 61 mm 61 mm 61 mm 62.1 mm 62.1 mm 62.1 mm 62.1 mm
HeightHeight is vertically measured between the bottom and top edges of device according to the default display orientation 115 mm 115 mm 115 mm 115.5 mm 115.5 mm 115.5 mm 115.5 mm
DepthDepth refers to the thickness of the device. Depth is usually the smallest dimension of the device 11.6 mm 11.6 mm 11.6 mm 12.3 mm 12.3 mm 12.3 mm 12.3 mm
Dimensions 2.40x4.53x0.46 inches 2.40x4.53x0.46 inches 2.40x4.53x0.46 inches 2.44x4.55x0.48 inches 2.44x4.55x0.48 inches 2.44x4.55x0.48 inches 2.44x4.55x0.48 inches
MassThe mass of the device including standard battery and stylus (if any and it can be inserted into the device) measured in grams 135 g 135 g 135 g 133 g 133 g 135 g 135 g
4.76 ounces 4.76 ounces 4.76 ounces 4.69 ounces 4.69 ounces 4.76 ounces 4.76 ounces

Software EnvironmentSoftware Environment
PlatformThe family of the operating system like Android, iOS, Windows Phone/Mobile, Palm OS, etc. iOS / iPadOS iOS / iPadOS iOS / iPadOS iOS / iPadOS iOS / iPadOS iOS / iPadOS iOS / iPadOS
Operating SystemPre-installed (usually embedded) operating system which the device was released with. Apple iPhone OS 1.0 Apple iPhone OS 1.0 Apple iPhone OS 1.0 Apple iPhone OS 2.0 Apple iPhone OS 2.0 Apple iPhone OS 3.0 Apple iPhone OS 3.0
Software ExtrasNavigation software, voice recognition, face recognition, personal assistant app, etc. No No No No No Voice Command, Navigation software Voice Command, Navigation software

Application processor, ChipsetApplication processor, Chipset
CPU ClockFrequency of the square signal which schedules the internal operation of microprocessor (synchronous sequential logic). The current consumed by the processor is approximately proportional to clock rate. 412 MHz 412 MHz 412 MHz 412 MHz 412 MHz 600 MHz 600 MHz
CPUManufacturer part number and most important characteristics of the IC which includes the main application processor or processors Samsung S5L8900 Samsung S5L8900 Samsung S5L8900 Samsung S5L8900 Samsung S5L8900 Samsung S5PC100 Samsung S5PC100

Operative MemoryOperative Memory
RAM TypeType of volatile memory IC which specifies RAM architecture, timing characteristics, refresh mode, voltage levels and physical design of the IC. Two major types of random-access memory is static RAM (SRAM) periodically refreshed dynamic RAM (DRAM). SDRAM SDRAM SDRAM SDRAM SDRAM SDRAM SDRAM
103 MHz 103 MHz 103 MHz 103 MHz 103 MHz 150 MHz 150 MHz
RAM Capacity (converted)RAM capacity in binary bytes (KiB: 1024 bytes, MiB: 1024 KiB, GiB: 1024 MiB) 128 MiB RAM 128 MiB RAM 128 MiB RAM 128 MiB RAM 128 MiB RAM 256 MiB RAM 256 MiB RAM



Non-volatile MemoryNon-volatile Memory
Non-volatile Memory InterfaceInterface (e.g. UFS 2.0, eMMC 5.1, moviNAND) which determines physical layer (width, clock rate, lanes, protocol) of data transfer between the application processor and the NV memory Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Non-volatile Memory Capacity (converted)The value of ROM capacity converted to the most appropriate units (KiB: 1024 bytes, KB: 1000 bytes, MiB: 1024 KiB, MB: 1000 KB, GiB: 1024 MiB, GB: 1000 MB) 4 GB ROM 8 GB ROM 16 GB ROM 8 GB ROM 16 GB ROM 16 GB ROM 32 GB ROM
3300 MiB total user storage 6900 MiB total user storage 14500 MiB total user storage 6900 MiB total user storage 14500 MiB total user storage 14500 MiB total user storage

DisplayDisplayAll parameters that related to display
Display DiagonalThe distance measured between the furthest corners of the display. In case of display with rounded edges this refers to the diagonal of the smallest bounding rectangle. 89.9 mm 89.9 mm 89 mm 89.9 mm 89.9 mm 89.9 mm 89.9 mm
3.5 inch 3.5 inch 3.5 inch 3.5 inch 3.5 inch 3.5 inch 3.5 inch
ResolutionHorizontal and vertical resolution of the primary display. In case of display with rounded edges this refers to the smallest bounding rectangle. 320x480 320x480 320x480 320x480 320x480 320x480 320x480
Horizontal Full Bezel WidthDefined as the sum of width of left and right vertical display bezels. If the display panel is located in the middle width of left and right bezels are the same and their width is the half of the full bezel width. 11.13 mm 11.13 mm 11.63 mm 12.23 mm 12.23 mm 12.23 mm 12.23 mm
Display Area UtilizationRegular display area per regular front panel area ratio. This approximated indicator does not count with possible rounded corners (neither on front panel nor on display) or display notches, holes. 53.2% 53.2% 52.1% 52.0% 52.0% 52.0% 52.0%
Pixel DensityIndicates the number of pixels per inch 163 PPI 163 PPI 165 PPI 163 PPI 163 PPI 163 PPI 163 PPI
Display TypeDisplay technology, e.g. Color/ monochrome e-ink, STN, PM-OLED, AM-OLED, TN-TFT, IPS TFT, ASV TFT, MVA TFT, PVA TFT, PLS TFT Color TN-TFT LCD display Color TN-TFT LCD display Color TN-TFT LCD display Color TN-TFT LCD display Color TN-TFT LCD display Color TN-TFT LCD display Color TN-TFT LCD display
Number of Display ScalesMaximal number of displayable colors or scales 262144 262144 262144 262144 262144 262144 262144
Scratch Resistant ScreenUsual types: Gorilla Glass generations, DragonTrail/X, Sapphire Glass Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphical SubsystemGraphical Subsystem
Graphical ControllerManufacturer and part number of the graphics controller IC or commercial name of the intellectual property (IP) if the graphics controller is the part of a chipset PowerVR MBX Lite PowerVR MBX Lite PowerVR MBX Lite PowerVR MBX Lite PowerVR MBX Lite PowerVR SGX535 PowerVR SGX535

Audio/Video InterfacesAudio/Video Interfaces

Audio SubsystemAudio Subsystem
Audio Controller Wolfson WM8758 Wolfson WM8758 Wolfson WM8758 Wolfson WM6180C Wolfson WM6180C Cirrus Logic CS42L61 Cirrus Logic CS42L61
Microphone(s)Analog or digital sound receiver. Main applications: voice calls, active noise cancellation, voice command, voice/video recording, voice identification mono mono mono mono mono mono mono
Loudspeaker(s) mono mono mono mono mono mono mono
Audio Output 3.5mm 3.5mm 3.5mm 3.5mm 3.5mm 3.5mm 3.5mm

Cellular PhoneCellular Phone
Supported Cellular BandsList of supported cellular networks with band names. For example GSM900 refers to the GSM system with the 890-915 MHz uplink and 935-960 downlink bands. GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900 bands GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900 bands GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900 bands GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS2100 (B1), UMTS1900 (B2), UMTS850 (B5) bands GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS2100 (B1), UMTS1900 (B2), UMTS850 (B5) bands GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS2100 (B1), UMTS1900 (B2), UMTS850 (B5) bands GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS2100 (B1), UMTS1900 (B2), UMTS850 (B5) bands
Supported Cellular Data LinksList of supported cellular data links and rates. CSD, GPRS, GPRS C10, EDGE data links CSD, GPRS, GPRS C10, EDGE data links CSD, GPRS, GPRS C10, EDGE data links CSD, GPRS, GPRS C10, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSDPA 1.8, HSDPA 3.6 data links CSD, GPRS, GPRS C10, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSDPA 1.8, HSDPA 3.6 data links CSD, GPRS, GPRS C10, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSDPA 7.2 data links CSD, GPRS, GPRS C10, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSDPA 7.2 data links
SIM Card SlotSupported Subscriber Identification Card (SIM) Format like mini-SIM, micro-SIM, nano-SIM, embedded SIM, etc. Mini-SIM (2FF) Mini-SIM (2FF) Mini-SIM (2FF) Mini-SIM (2FF) Mini-SIM (2FF) Mini-SIM (2FF) Mini-SIM (2FF)
Complementary Phone ServicesPossible extras: voice transmission, voice speaker, vibration, speakerphone, active noise cancellation, PTT, HD Voice, VoLTE, etc. Voice transmission, Vibrate, Speakerphone Voice transmission, Vibrate, Speakerphone Voice transmission, Vibrate, Speakerphone Voice transmission, Voice speaker, Vibrate, Speakerphone Voice transmission, Voice speaker, Vibrate, Speakerphone Voice transmission, Voice speaker, Vibrate, Speakerphone Voice transmission, Voice speaker, Vibrate, Speakerphone
SAR (head)Measured SAR value at head configuration 0.974 W/kg 0.974 W/kg 0.974 W/kg 1.190 W/kg 1.190 W/kg
SAR (body)Measured SAR value at body configuration 0.330 W/kg 0.330 W/kg

Secondary Cellular PhoneSecondary Cellular Phone

Control PeripheralsControl Peripherals
Touchscreen TypeDetermines how the touchscreen module senses the touch of the screen Capacitive multi-touch screen Capacitive multi-touch screen Capacitive multi-touch screen Capacitive multi-touch screen Capacitive multi-touch screen Capacitive multi-touch screen Capacitive multi-touch screen

Communication InterfacesCommunication Interfaces
USBFirst or the only USB port. USB is a common high-speed serial bus standard that allows data and power transfer between the mobile device and another computer. Version of USB identifies USB standard. USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0
USB HS (480 Mbps) USB HS (480 Mbps) USB HS (480 Mbps) USB HS (480 Mbps) USB HS (480 Mbps) USB HS (480 Mbps) USB HS (480 Mbps)
USB Services USB charging USB charging USB charging USB charging USB charging USB charging USB charging
USB Connector Proprietary Proprietary Proprietary Proprietary Proprietary Proprietary Proprietary
BluetoothIEEE 802.15 is a short-range radio technology standard that allows transfer of data, and the use of accessories such as wireless audio devices and printers. This field specifies the supported BT version. Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Wireless LANWireless LAN / WLAN / Wi-Fi: 802.11 defines a medium-range wireless data link that allows for internet access and data transfer. This field enumerates the supported protocols (e.g. 802.11a/b/g/n). 802.11b, 802.11g 802.11b, 802.11g 802.11b, 802.11g 802.11b, 802.11g 802.11b, 802.11g 802.11b, 802.11g 802.11b, 802.11g

Multimedia BroadcastMultimedia Broadcast

Satellite NavigationSatellite Navigation
Complementary Satellite ServicesPossible extras: S-GPS, A-GPS, Geotagging, TMC, QuickGPS, QZSS, etc. No No No A-GPS, Geotagging A-GPS, Geotagging A-GPS, Geotagging A-GPS, Geotagging

Primary Camera SystemPrimary Camera SystemPrimary camera usually has better imaging capabilities than secondary camera if any
Camera PlacementRefers to the placement of the primary camera on the device. Front, rear or rotatable. Generally rear. Rear Rear Rear Rear Rear Rear Rear
Camera Image SensorRefers to the semiconductor technology of image sensor (FSI CMOS, BSI CMOS, etc.) CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS CMOS
Number of effective pixelsA measurement of the maximum pixel number at which the camera can take a picture, often referred to as Megapixels (when horizontal and vertical measurements are multiplied) 1.9 MP camera 1.9 MP camera 1.9 MP camera 1.9 MP camera 1.9 MP camera 3.1 MP camera 3.1 MP camera
ZoomA feature that changes the focal length of the lens of a camera. Optical zoom requires the lens to move in and out, providing high-quality close ups from a distance 1.0 x optical zoom 1.0 x optical zoom 1.0 x optical zoom 1.0 x optical zoom 1.0 x optical zoom 1.0 x optical zoom 1.0 x optical zoom
FocusCD AF, PD AF, Laser AF, etc. No / Not supported means there is no adjustable optical system or no camera built-in at all No No No No No CD AF CD AF
Video RecordingA measurement of the maximum horizontal and vertical pixel numbers at which the primary camera can capture video 640x480 pixel 640x480 pixel
30 fps 30 fps
Camera Extra FunctionsPopular extra features of the primary camera: EIS, EIS for video, OIS, OIS for video, Face detection, 3D photo, HDR photo, HDR video, Macro mode, Panorama Photo, Red-eye reduction, Refocus, Smile detection, Slow motion video, Burst mode, Face Retouch No No No No No Macro mode Macro mode

Secondary Camera SystemSecondary Camera SystemWidely used for video telephony or taking selfies

Built-in SensorsBuilt-in Sensors
Built-in compassBuilt-in electroinc compass types: 1D, 2D, 3D No No No No No Yes Yes
Built-in accelerometerAn internal component that senses acceleration components of the device.  Used for automatic screen rotation and for games and applications that rely on acceleration measurement  on X, Y, and Z axis. Possible types: 1D, 2D, 3D 3D accelerometer 3D accelerometer 3D accelerometer 3D accelerometer 3D accelerometer 3D accelerometer 3D accelerometer
Additional sensorsBuilt-in ambient (barometer, temperature, altimeter, light, etc.), biometric (fingerprint, HR, step, etc.) and comfort (hall sensor, gesture sensor, proximity, etc.) sensors P sensor P sensor P sensor P sensor P sensor L sensor, P sensor L sensor, P sensor

Ingress ProtectionIngress Protection
Protection from solid materialsIngress Protection Standards. IP First digit: Protection from solid objects or materials Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Protection from liquidsIngress Protection Standards. IP Second digit: Protection from liquids Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Power SupplyPower Supply
BatteryBattery technology Li-ion Li-ion Li-ion Li-ion Li-ion Li-ion Li-ion
built-in built-in built-in built-in built-in built-in built-in
1-cell 1-cell 1-cell 1-cell 1-cell 1-cell 1-cell
Nominal Battery VoltageIf there are more than 1 cells in the battery in series connection the nominal resulting battery voltage is the sum of voltage of cells 3.70 Volts 3.70 Volts 3.70 Volts 3.70 Volts 3.70 Volts 3.70 Volts 3.70 Volts
Nominal Battery CapacityIf there are more than 1 cells in the battery in parellel connection the nominal resulting battery capacity is the sum of capacity of cells 1400 mAh battery 1400 mAh battery 1400 mAh battery 1150 mAh battery 1150 mAh battery 1220 mAh battery 1220 mAh battery
Nominal Battery EnergyThe product of battery capacity and nominal voltage determines the maximal nominal stored energy in the battery 5.18 Wh 5.18 Wh 5.18 Wh 4.26 Wh 4.26 Wh 4.51 Wh 4.51 Wh
Estimated Battery LifeEstimated always-on battery life of the device in case of common usage conditions 8.0 hours 8.0 hours 8.0 hours 10.0 hours 10.0 hours

Geographical AttributesGeographical Attributes
Market CountriesCountries where the device was officially sold. Overlap is possible. Australia, Austria, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Italy, NZ, Portugal, Spain, UK, USA Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, UK, USA Australia, Austria, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Italy, NZ, Portugal, Spain, UK, USA Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, HK, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UK, USA Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, HK, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UK, USA Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Greece, Germany, HK, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisie, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, Vietnam No
Market RegionsRegions where the device was officially sold.  Overlap is possible. Australia, Europe, North America, Western Europe Australia, Europe, North America, Western Europe Australia, Europe, Western Europe Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, Western Europe Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, Western Europe Africa, Asia, Australia, Central America, Eastern Europe, Europe, Middle East , North America, Oceania, South America, Southeast Asia, Western Europe, Worldwide No
Mobile OperatorList of mobile operators (carriers) or distributors which sold the device in their own network AT&T Mobility AT&T Mobility AT&T Mobility
PriceGross end user price recommended by the manufacturer on the day of product release 499 599 499 599 615 599 699
USD USD USD USD EUR USD USD

Datasheet AttributesDatasheet Attributes
Data IntegrityData integrity level determines the integrity of the published information. Final datasheets are not intended to be modified in the future, preliminary ones can be based on unofficial information or speculations, incomplete ones are also preliminary b Final Final Final Final Final Final Final
AddedThe exact time of the datasheet addition 2007-08-13 16:56 2007-08-13 19:34 2008-02-08 13:47 2008-06-10 15:27 2008-06-10 16:02 2009-06-10 22:00 2009-06-10 22:14

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