iPhone 3G (China)

Developed specifically for the mainland China market and released in collaboration with China Unicom, the iPhone 3G (China/No Wi-Fi), model A1324, is identical to the 8 GB version of the worldwide iPhone 3G, with the key exception that it lacks Wi-Fi functionality.

Similar to the global iPhone 3G, this China-specific model integrates the capabilities of a mobile phone, an iPod, and an Internet device, along with GPS functionality.

It sports a 3.5-inch display with a resolution of 320x480 at 163 ppi and features a black plastic back, 8 GB of internal storage, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, and an integrated 2.0-megapixel camera that supports geotagging.

Apple specifies that the China-only iPhone 3G delivers up to 24 hours of audio playback, 10 hours of 2G talk time, 5 hours of 3G talk time, 5 hours of 3G internet browsing, 7 hours of video playback, and a standby time of 300 hours.

The China-exclusive iPhone 3G also incorporates the same "multi-touch" interface and sensors—accelerometer, ambient light, and proximity—as its global counterpart.

The iPhone 3G China edition faced unique challenges in the Chinese market due to government regulations requiring the removal of Wi-Fi functionality. Despite this limitation, the device served as Apple's strategic entry point into the world's largest mobile market, partnering with China Unicom to offer a localized version that complied with WAPI security standards. Industry observers noted that while the absence of Wi-Fi diminished the device's functionality compared to international variants, it established Apple's commitment to operating within China's regulatory framework. The model demonstrated Apple's adaptability in navigating complex international markets, though technology reviewers questioned whether the compromises affected the overall user experience that had made the iPhone revolutionary elsewhere.