Launch report · Apple
iPhone 3G: The 2008 iPhone that brought 3G — and the App Store.
SpecEagle Editorial·Jul 2008·$199·Score 10/100
The iPhone 3G added 3G and GPS, but its real legacy is the App Store that launched with it. A foundational device in mobile history.
Key specs at launch
Display
3.5" LCD
Chipset
Samsung S5L8900
Memory
128 MB · 8 GB
Main cam
2 MP
Battery
1,150 mAh
Weight
133 g
What stands out
- Launched alongside the App Store — the start of the app economy.
- Added 3G data and GPS.
- Far more affordable on-contract pricing.
- Hugely influential.
What to watch
- 2 MP fixed-focus camera; no video.
- 128 MB RAM; plastic build.
- Stuck on iOS 4.
- Discontinued — a vintage device.
The phone it has to beat
Motorola Droid A855 (1st gen)
$200 · score 72/100