Apple iPhone (Original) 4, 8, 16 GB Specs (MA712LL/A*)
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The original iPhone is a handheld device combining mobile phone, iPod, and Internet communications functionality. It is a Quad-band GSM capable phone -- 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz -- and features a 3.5" display with 320x480 resolution at 163 ppi, 4 GB, 8 GB, or 16 GB of flash memory (4 GB model discontinued September 5, 2007, 16 GB model introduced February 5, 2008), built-in support for Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), EDGE, and Bluetooth 2.0, as well as an integrated 2.0 megapixel camera all packed in a stylish case a mere 0.46 of an inch thick that weighs 4.0 ounces.
Although initially announced as providing "up to" 16 hours of audio playback and "up to" 5 hours of "talk, video, and browsing", on June 18, 2007, Apple boosted these numbers to "up to" 8 hours of talk time, 24 hours of audio playback, 7 hours of video playback, and 6 hours of web browsing. It provides "up to" 250 hours of standby time.
Perhaps most notably, the original iPhone introduced a "multi-touch" interface that allows one to control the functions of the system by dragging one or more fingers across the "optical quality" glass display.
The original iPhone also has an accelerometer that allows the device to "know" whether it is being held in portrait or landscape mode and switch automatically, an ambient light sensor to adjust screen brightness based on need, and a "proximity sensor" to turn off the display when it is held to the ear.
Also see: What exactly is the iPhone?
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| Introduction Date: |
January 9, 2007* |
Discontinued Date: |
June 9, 2008** |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*Please note that the iPhone was announced on January 9, 2007, but shipped on June 29, 2007. The 16 GB model was introduced February 5, 2008.
**The 4 GB model was discontinued on September 5, 2007. |
| Processor Type: |
Samsung ARM* |
Processor Speed: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Apple provides no information regarding the iPhone processor, simply that it is a "closed system", but it uses an Apple branded processor, believed to be a Samsung ARM. For more information, please refer to the disassembly guide from the always excellent iFixit.
Also see: What processor or processors does the iPhone use? |
| Onboard RAM: |
512 MB* |
Storage Capacity: |
4, 8, 16 GB |
| Details: |
*Apple provides no information regarding the RAM used in the iPhone, but it is believed to have 512 MB onboard. For more information, please refer to the disassembly guide from the always excellent iFixit.
Also see: How much internal storage does the iPhone have? Can it be expanded? Does the iPhone have a MicroSD slot? |
| Song Capacity: |
N/A* |
Photo Capacity: |
N/A* |
| Details: |
*Apple does not provide an official estimate for the number of songs, photos, and videos that the iPhone can occupy. However, after the operating system and formatting are taken into account the 4 GB model has approximately 3.15 GB available for storage, the 8 GB model has roughly 7.25 GB available, and the 16 GB model has roughly 15.3 GB available.
Also see: How much storage space does the iPhone operating system occupy? |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge |
Firewire Support: |
None |
| Details: |
The iPhone does not offer a "disk mode" for file transfer, although third-party solutions are available. It does not support Firewire.
Also see: Can you "beam" music, photos, and videos between iPhones? Can you "beam" data files between iPhones? Does the iPhone support "disk mode" when connected to a computer? |
| Connectivity: |
USB |
Ports: |
Dock, Headphone |
| Case Type: |
Handheld |
Form Factor: |
iPhone |
| Housing Color: |
Black |
Controller: |
Multi-touch |
| Details: |
The patented "multi-touch" interface allows one to control the functions of the system by dragging one or more fingers across the display.
Also see: How does the iPhone "multi-touch" interface work? Who developed the "multi-touch" interface originally? |
| Built-in Display: |
3.5" Color |
Display Resolution: |
320x480 (163 ppi*) |
| Details: |
*The iPhone has a 3.5" 320 by 480 display. Apple originally reported the pixels per inch as 160, but later changed this to 163.
Also see: How does the iPhone touchscreen feel? Is the touchscreen really better than a keypad with tactile feedback? |
| Standard Wireless: |
802.11b/g* |
Standard Bluetooth: |
2.0 |
| Details: |
*The original iPhone also supports the EDGE network.
Also see: What is the difference between EDGE and 3G? Why does Apple support EDGE and not 3G? |
| Cell Network: |
Quad-Band* |
Camera: |
2.0 Megapixels |
| Details: |
*The original iPhone is a GSM Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) device.
Also see: How long is Cingular/AT&T Wireless the exclusive iPhone carrier in the US? |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion |
Battery Life (Music): |
24 Hours |
| Details: |
Apple provides no information regarding the battery type that the iPhone uses, but the always excellent iFixit disassembled the device and discovered that it has a 3.7v Lithium Ion battery soldered to the logicboard.
Although originally announced as providing "up to" 16 hours of audio playback, on June 18, 2007, Apple boosted this estimate to 24 hours.
Also see: What is the battery life of the iPhone? Can you replace the battery? |
| Battery Life (Voice): |
8 Hours |
Standby Time: |
250 Hours |
| Details: |
Although originally announced as providing "up to" 16 hours of audio playback and "up to" 5 hours of "talk, video, and browsing", on June 18, 2007, Apple boosted these numbers to "up to" 8 hours of talk time, 24 hours of audio playback, 7 hours of video playback, and 6 hours of web browsing. It provides "up to" 250 hours of standby time. |
| Full-Charge Time: |
N/A |
Model Number: |
MA712LL/A* |
| Details: |
*The model number MA712LL/A refers to the 8 GB configuration. Model number MA501LL/A refers to the 4 GB configuration, and MB384LL/A refers to the 16 GB configuration. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
OS X 1.0 (1A543a)* |
Maximum OS: |
OS X 2.0 |
| Details: |
*Apple just says that the iPhone runs "OS X" but did not release version information. Please note that this is not the same as MacOS X. |
| Dimensions: |
4.5 x 2.4 x 0.46 |
Avg. Weight: |
4.8 oz. (135 g) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth (115 x 61 x 11.6 mm). |
| Mac Support: |
MacOS X 10.4.10 |
Windows Support: |
Windows XP SP2/Vista |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the iPhone is compatible with a "Mac computer with a USB 2.0 port, MacOS X v10.4.10 or later, and iTunes 7.3 or later."
It is compatible with a "PC with USB 2.0, Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Edition; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later, and iTunes 7.3 or later." |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the iPhone supports "AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 1, 2, and 3), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV." |
| Photo Support: |
Apple did not formally specify photo formats for the iPhone. The Safari web browser, however, supports JPG, GIF, and TIFF images, and the iPod function of the iPhone supports images sychronized from iTunes. |
| Video Support: |
Apple reports that the iPhone supports "H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 768 Kbps, 320 by 240 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 1.3 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats." |
| Incl. Accessories: |
Shipped with a "stereo headset, dock, dock connector to USB cable, USB power adapter, and a cleaning cloth". |
| Original Price: |
US$499, US$599* |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*The 4 GB version originally was US$499 and the 8 GB version was US$599. On September 5, 2007, a mere two months after it shipped, Apple discontinued the 4 GB model and dropped the price of the 8 GB version to US$399. On February 5, 2008, Apple introduced a 16 GB configuration for US$499. |
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