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Apple iPhone 3G S review

8.3

Editors' Rating

Excellent

9.3

Members' Rating

Spectacular

Typical price:£ 538.3

Verdict

The iPhone 3G S isn't as big an advance as the iPhone 3G was from the first-generation model, but Apple's latest handset is still a compelling upgrade for some users. It's faster, and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Finally adds common mobile phone features like multimedia messaging, video recording and voice dialling
  • Runs faster
  • Promised battery life is longer
  • Multimedia quality continues to shine

Cons

  • Still lacks Flash Lite, USB transfer/storage and multitasking

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 62.1x12.3x115.5 mm
Weight: 135 g
Built-in devices: camera, GPS receiver, phone
Operating system: iPhone OS
Clock speed: 600 MHz
Display size: 3.5 in
Installed RAM: 32768 MB
Wireless PAN: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Wireless LAN: 802.11b, 802.11g
Wireless WAN: GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, GPRS, EDGE, 3G, HSPDA

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