Detailed differences between iPhone 2G and 3G

   

iPhone 2G and 3G

 

              iPhone 3G                                                     iPhone 2G

1	Plastic Back Case	Aluminum Back Case
2	Memory: 8/16 Gb	Memory: 4/8 Gb (later 8/16 Gb)
3	3G Network	Edge network
4	Colors: Black White	Color: Standard Aluminum
5	GPS Tracking	No GPS Antenna
6	3.55 mm headphone minijack	4 mm headphone minijack
7	Larger body	Thinner body
8	Better colors in the display	Worse colors in the display
9	Less powerful Wi-Fi antenna	More powerful Wi-Fi antenna

 

Explanation of some points.

1: This makes the iPhone 2G heavier than the 3G. 

3: 3G Network makes data downloads 3 times faster than 2G and the audio quality of the phone calls is better.

4: For 3G, only the 16Gb version is available in black and white (8Gb is only black).

5: GPS Antenna of the 3G is for being used with Google Maps (or with other tracking apps downloadable from the App Store, like “GPS Tracker”, “Take Me To My Car” and “Speed”).

6: 2G iPhone is compatible only with Apple’s original iPhone 2G jacks (or you have to buy a converter).

 

See also the short Main differences between iPhone 2G and 3G