iPhone

The iPhone 3G was Apple's second smartphone. Featuring support for 3G networks and GPS, it was released on the .

Name

The iPhone 3G, despite being the second iPhone, is so named due to its ability to use 3G networks (specifically HSDPA). This is in contrast to the original iPhone which only supported GSM and EDGE networks.

Technical Specs

Battery
1150 mA @ 3.7 V (4.25 Wh)
Bluetooth
2.0 + EDR (chipset supports 2.1, but is unused)
Camera
Rear: 1.9 MP (1600×1200); no video support
Cellular Radio
Processor: PMB8878 ("X-Gold 608")
SIM Card: micro SIM
Supported Networks: EDGE, Quad-band GSM (850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz), Tri-band UMTS (850, 1900, 2100 MHz) with HSDPA support
Colors
Black or White
CPU
Core: 1×ARM1176JZ(F)-S
CPU: S5L8900
Speed: 620 MHz (downclocked to 412)
Instruction Set: ARMv6
Dimensions
115.5×62.1×12.3 mm (4.5×2.4×0.48 in)
Display
Bit Depth: 18 bit (262,144 colors)
Brightness: 500 cd/m2 maximum
Contrast Ratio: 800:1 typical
Resolution: 3.5 in (89 mm) diagonal (3:2 aspect ratio); 320×480 at 163 ppi
Technology: LED backlit TN TFT LCD
Firmware
Initial: 2.0 (5A345)
Last: 4.2.1 (8C148)
Internal Name
iPhone1,2
RAM
128 MiB DRAM
Storage
8 GB (black only) or 16 GB (both black and white)
Weight
133 g (4.7 oz)
Wi-Fi
802.11b / 802.11g

Hacking

Because the iPhone 3G uses the same S5L8900 processor as the original iPhone, it is vulnerable to the same exploits as it. These include Pwnage, and Pwnage 2.0.