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6.9 out of 10

Apple iPhone 3GS

 

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  • User Score (8167)
    8.4 8.4 from 8167 reviewers
  • Expert Score (96)
    8.6 8.6 from 96 reviewers
  • Design (592)
    6.8 6.8 from 592 reviewers
  • Value for money (366)
    6.3 6.3 from 366 reviewers
  • Features (774)
    6.6 6.6 from 774 reviewers
  • Ease of use (590)
    6.8 6.8 from 590 reviewers
  • Performance (18)
    6.9 6.9 from 18 reviewers
  • Sound quality (42)
    7.3 7.3 from 42 reviewers
  • Picture quality (10)
    6.7 6.7 from 10 reviewers
  • Sound (15)
    7.2 7.2 from 15 reviewers
  • Durability (61)
    6.1 6.1 from 61 reviewers
  • Reliability (26)
    4.9 4.9 from 26 reviewers
  • Overall quality (175)
    7.1 7.1 from 175 reviewers
  • Looks (63)
    7.6 7.6 from 63 reviewers
  • Battery performance (248)
    4.9 4.9 from 248 reviewers
  • Display (116)
    7.5 7.5 from 116 reviewers
  • Weight (14)
    6.4 6.4 from 14 reviewers
  • Reception (81)
    6.8 6.8 from 81 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (24)
    6.7 6.7 from 24 reviewers
  • Portability (2)
    6.5 6.5 from 2 reviewers
  • Connectivity (2)
    8.1 8.1 from 2 reviewers
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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. What Hi-Fi?

    What Hi-Fi?
    10/10
    20 January 2010

    At the time of writing Steve Jobs had only just returned to Apple after six months' medical leave. Read more

    • Faster and more powerful; new features and holes in spec plugged; larger hard disk; same sky-high AV performance; class-leading interface
    • It's not cheap – if you're paying for it that is...

  2. CNET

    CNET
    8.0/10
    18 November 2011

    Despite its age, the iPhone 3GS handles iOS 5 with surprising grace. New features such as improved notifications and iCloud combine with a low retail... Read more

    • Latest iOS 5, Classic design, Online data storage with iCloud, Loads of apps and games available
    • Small screen, Non-removable battery, No Siri voice-activated assistant

  3. fonehome.co.uk

    10/10
    25 August 2011

    Thought the iPhone 3G was the best iPhone around? We’ve got news for you pal: the best just got better. Read more

    • The great looks of the iPhone 3G, with twice the speed
    • Why didn’t Apple give this a flash as well?

  4. Vodafone

    Vodafone
    10/10
    4 days ago

    Basically a good telephone well designed a very slick system......but......very poor battery life.....and....if you want Apps be careful as very high Read more

  5. Register Hardware

    Register Hardware
    8.5/10
    20 January 2010

    If you don’t already own an iPhone then the iPhone 3GS might well be the model that finally wears down your resistance. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Does the job it is intended for plus 1000 things more

    7.2/10
    Reviewer: connor180707, Ciao
    4 November 2011

    I Received my iPhone 3gs as an upgrade at the start of this year and I really was not looking forward to a phone that does 100-1 things as I am happy Read more

    • Does the job it is intended for plus 1000 things more
    • Scratches easily

  2. CNET

    CNET
    Reviewer: dave1209, CNET
    11 October 2011

    had 1st one replaced at apple store 9 months later,kept freezing ,droping calls ,not recieving text msg etc.2nd phone been ok,but its a phone so why Read more

    • nice design
    • where do i start

  3. Recommended Buys UK

    Recommended Buys UK
    4.0/10
    Reviewer: Steve, Recommended Buys UK
    29 September 2011

    I bought into the hype of this phone but wish I hadn't. Even on my O2 network getting a signal is more often than not very difficult. Read more

  4. Everything perfect, time, presentation, etc....., but... comes without headphones, and difficult to claim,,,

    Amazon
    6.0/10
    Reviewer: Ignacio, Amazon
    2 weeks ago

    Everything perfect, time, presentation, etc....., but... comes without headphones, and difficult to claim.... Read more

  5. Brilliant for those looking to buy their first iphone

    Dooyoo
    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    10 January 2010

    A suberb phone - excellent for those first time iphone users looking for reliability and style Read more

    • Good interface, good connectivity, excellent apple features (including range of apps), and reliable!
    • Very few - some features (e.g. texting on QWERTY style touch screen keyboard) just takes practise ;)

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Meet the fastest, most powerful iPhone yet. iPhone 3GS features video recording, Voice Control, 16GB or 32GB of storage, and more.

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