Most of us are possessive about the gadgets we own, and more so if it happens to be one of the best smartphones in the market a.k.a the iPhone 3G S.
But we do have folks who do not mind stripping and tearing down their iPhone 3G S and take that extra step to get to know the iPhone 3G S better. Folks at iFixit and RapidRepair have done exactly that and have disassembled their iPhone 3G S to the bone.
The disassembling of iPhone 3G S has helped the iPhone fraternity take a closer look at the iPhone 3G S and has revealed some interesting things.
We know that there is no physical difference between iPhone 3G S and the iPhone 3G. (except the '32' displayed at the back of the new 32GB iPhone 3G S) except for some of the internal changes.
Some of the differences noticed in the disassembled iPhone 3G S are as follwing:
CPU Speed:
We have heard that Apple’s new iPhone 3G S CPU is running at 600 MHz Processor. At 600MHz, iPhone 3G S's Processor is almost 1.5 times faster than the processor in existing iPhone models, which runs at 412MHz.
The disassembled iPhone 3G S reveals that the processor (speculated to be the Samsung SoC S5PC100 chipset) is actually capable of reaching 833MHz.
RAM:
Video:
We know that the iPhone 3G S currently records VGA and so it will interest users to know that the Samsung chipset can support 720p HD video and also handle real-time video conferencing. This shows a possibility of a High-Definition media product in the future.
The photos of the disassembled iPhone 3G S also revealed a PowerVR SGX graphics and a 256MB of RAM. They also found the components for camera and compass, which doesn't come as a surprise.
This goes to say that Apple has not used the components to their full potential probably due to concerns of battery life but could untap them in future in order ramp up the performance of iPhone 3G S. One thing for sure is that these findings substantiate Apple's claim of 'speed' with iPhone 3G S.
Folks at RapidRepair and iFixit did finally manage to re-assemble their iPhone 3G S so no heart breaks there.
Folks at Direct Fix have also sent us comprehensive step by step video on how to take apart and repair the iPhone 3G S (thanks Robby).
However, we must warn you against disassembling your iPhone 3G S as you run the risk of rendering your beloved iPhone 3G S useless (and will also void its warranty).
Do let us know what you think of these under-utilized components in iPhone 3G S in our comments section below.
[via RapidRepair, iFixit and Direct Fix]
first comment bittttcccchhhhh!
wow saafs,your name sounds like a terrorist lol. freaking durka durka status…
anyway,3gs sounds tite withthe hd vid! im excited for next month, cant wait till the iphone comes out in los angeles!
Do you think the battery will fit in re 3g? Is it a better battery? What about switching other componets?
I KNEW IT!!!!
The games on my iPhone 3GS are unbelievably responsive! .. I wondered if the CPU is just 600 MHz then although it is 1.5 times the previous one it can't really do such an amazing job like now. And even tho that the RAM became doubled I was not really sure until now. The CPU has been doubled as well. WOW I FEEL NO SORRY FOR BUYING THE NEW BABE AT ALL!
Are the cameras interchangable so the better camera can be used on the iphone 3G.
So, are you saying that it has an 833MHz CPU that is underclocked to 600MHz?
Yes. Most likely to allow longer battery life and to prevent it from overheating.
Underclocking it is not surprising. The iPhone 3g had a 620mhz underclocked to 412mhz. All for better battery life. Running an underclocked yet more powerful processor vs one at full speed the underclocked gets lower power consumption.
can jailbreaking it allow it to reach it's full speed?
You don't need to do this , it is already FAAAAST
All for better battery life. Running an underclocked yet more powerful processor vs one at full speed the underclocked gets lower power consumption.
Douche bags. Go and have wank pver the new Iphone why dont you.
Bit Jealous? lol
Lol, yeh go have a wank over your 3GS guys!!!!
I wonder how many minutes the 3G s will last pumping out 720P graphics…
Good review of disassembled …Never saw the iphone in that stage
he looks a macho
low spec. i got a android phone that runs at a gig with open source code, hd, etc, etc, etc, . you media suckers
The iPhone 3GS is way faster than Sony psp
yeh i am agree with this review
Iphone 3gs have 2 time faster than 3g In playing games & in daily use.