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| Product | Apple iPhone 5  | Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB - black, AT&T) | Sony Xperia U (black/pink, unlocked) | BlackBerry Torch 9800 (charcoal, unlocked) | Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB - white, AT&T) |
| Price | $99.99 to $729.00 | $250.00 | $499.18 | $13.49 to $299.98 | Starting price: $299.00 - Please see the AT&T site for package pricing and more details. |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 0 stars | 0 stars | 0 stars |
| Release date | September 21, 2012 | June 19, 2009 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | June 19, 2009 |
| Bottom line | The
iPhone 5 completely rebuilds the iPhone on a framework of new features and design, addressing its major previous shortcomings. It's absolutely the best iPhone to date, and it easily secures its place in the top tier of the smartphone universe. | The
iPhone 3GS doesn't make the same grand leap that the iPhone 3G made from the first-generation model, but the latest Apple handset is still a compelling upgrade for some users. The iPhone 3GS is faster and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life, but call quality and 3G reception still need improvement. | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | The
iPhone 3GS doesn't make the same grand leap that the iPhone 3G made from the first-generation model, but the latest Apple handset is still a compelling upgrade for some users. The iPhone 3GS is faster and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life, but call quality and 3G reception still need improvement. |
| Band / mode | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband) / UMTS 850/1900/2100 (Tri-band) | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Info unavailable |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n Bluetooth 4.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g Bluetooth 2.1 EDR | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.1 EDR IEEE 802.11b/g/n | Info unavailable |
| Weight | 3.95 oz | 4.8 oz | 3.88 oz | 5.7 oz | Info unavailable |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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| Starting price: $299.00 - Please see the AT&T site for package pricing and more details. |
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