What are the difference between an iPhone 3 and iPhone 4 and is it worth it?

I'm not much of a tech-y guy, and I'm getting an iPhone for my birthday. I've noticed that iPhone 4 costs triple of the previous version. I look at the difference list but it's mostly jibrish to me.


Can anyone explain the differences between the two, and if it's worth it to get the latter?|||Assuming you mean the new iPhone 4 and the still current iPhone 3GS, there are a substantial number of differences between these models in design, display, capability, performance, battery life and more.





For most users, the iPhone 4 is "worth it," but an independent comparison can be useful for you to decide whether the lower upfront price of the iPhone 3GS is more important than the other differences:


http://www.everyipod.com/iphone-faq/diff鈥?/a>





Also, keep in mind that most of the cost is not upfront, but is tied to the plan. This can be worthwhile to provide a better idea of the total cost of ownership:


http://www.everyipod.com/iphone-faq/ipho鈥?/a>





Hope this helps!|||first off no, the iphone 4 doesn't cost triple any of the other iphones, it is $200, all the previous generations of iphones had a starting price of $200 as well, now that the 3GS is out dated, it is being sold for $99 but it was $200 when it first came out.





Lets compare the iPhone 3GS to the iPhone 4:


they both have multitasking


neither have flash


both work with 3G network


both take pictures and videos


the iPhone 4 have face time which means there is a camera on the front so you can video chat with other people but only if they have the iPhone 4


the iPhone 4 is a 4G phone so it is faster, also the 4G network is faster than 3G, but unless you live in an area that has 4G (East coast, California), then it doesn't matter


The iPhone 4G takes longer to ship, at least 5 days to ship, you can rush ship the 3GS


The cases/screen protectors/bumpers for the iPhone 4 are harder to find and more expensive


the iPhone 4 is scratch resistent


The iPhone 4 takes HD videos and pictures (could substitute your digital camera if you only use it for basic photography)


The iPhone 4 is newer, so it won't go obsolete as soon


If you break your iPhone 4 and go to the Apple store they will be more likely to fix it because it's the newest version and if you have a 3GS they'll just tell you to buy the new phone (this happened to me)


you will pay at least $15+ a month just for a data plan for either





things I wouldn't consider:


the iphone 4 antenna problem isn't really a problem, I tried really hard to get it to drop a call and it didn't, plus you're going to put it in a case most likely





the iphone 4 is new and shiny and cool, it's only $100 more and think, it could take place of buying a new ipod, digital camera, and phone





also, to people who tell you to get a totally different smartphone, the iphone has a way better warranty, for free, they'll replace it if you break it, their customer service is much better so you won't wait forever for it to be fixed, and the iphone takes the place of an ipod as well and syncs easily with your itunes library. Plus it's super easy to use, my mom couldn't understand her blackberry or her palm but when we got her an iphone she got it right away, so for someone who's not too tech savvy, Apple products are the way to go|||Basically, you are not very knowledgeable when it comes to complicated features. I'll just tell you the basic ones that are most easily understood and differentiated between the two.





The screen size is the same, but the 4's resolution is 4 times bigger (640 x 960 pixels) than the 3rd's (320 x 480 pixels).


The 4 is slimmer than the 3rd, but has some reception issues.


The 4 has a 5 mp camera capable of HD recording, while the 3rd's camera sucks sooo much it seems unusable for a phone of that price.


The 3rd lacks the improvement or change in design, in which the 4 was blessed with.


The 4 has a longer battery life.


The 4 has very fast processors. Yes, even faster than the 3gs'.


The 4 as videocalling, but over wifi only.








That would basically be the difference. See these sites if you want to read their complete reviews.





http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_4-r鈥?/a>


http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_3gs鈥?/a>





Personally, I'd rather get a Samsung S8500 Wave, but I think the Iphone 4 is too overpriced. The same goes with the 3gs. So, I won't be getting any of the two, hoho.





Good luck with your choosing.