HTC Nexus One (T-Mobile)

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18 Reviews | About the ZDNet Score

It doesn't have all the features we'd like, but the Nexus One greatly enhances the Google Android family with a fast processor, good call quality, and improved voice control features. What's more, we love that all versions of the phone will be unlocked.

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Reviews

  • 8.0

    CNET Review

    January 6, 2010 | 7:58 PM PST

    The Good: The Nexus One has a gorgeous display, a lightning-fast processor, and a loaded feature set. The enhanced voice capabilities worked flawlessly, and the phone delivers solid performance.

    The Bad: Like other Android phones, the Nexus One forces you to store apps on the internal memory. The media player remains average, and it's missing some wanted features like hands-free Bluetooth dialing. Currently, Outlook Calendar syncing is not available.

    The Bottom Line: It doesn't have all the features we'd like, but the Nexus One greatly enhances the Google Android family with a fast processor, good call quality, and improved voice control features. What's more, we love that all versions of the phone will be unlocked.

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  • 8.8

    alaTest.com

    May 21, 2012 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 700 reviews of Google Nexus One from international magazines and websites.

    The Verdict: Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 82/100. Comparing these reviews to 835263 other Cell Phones & Smartphones reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 88/100 = Very Good.

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  • No Rating

    gaj-it.com

    August 25, 2010 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: Android OS has already proved its street cred and the OS is getting deployed by most of the leading mobile handset makers. But which Android-sporting handset comes out at the top? The main competition is between Google's own Nexus One and HTC's...

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  • 10.0

    recombu.com

    June 4, 2010 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: Although the Google Nexus One isn't a revolutionary handset, there's no doubting that it is a great phone.

    The Verdict: Although the Google Nexus One isn’t the revolutionary handset we were half expecting from Google, there's no doubting that it is a great phone.

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  • No Rating

    gaj-it.com

    May 18, 2010 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: The Google Nexus One has been likened to the HTC Desire quite a bit- probably because they're practically the same phone. But what if you want something a touch different? This is where the HTC Legend steps in- it's been out in the UK for only a few...

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  • No Rating

    gaj-it.com

    April 12, 2010 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: Overview: We recently took a look at the HTC Desire, dubbing it “the latest version of the Nexus One, with a few more features under a sleek bronze exterior.” But was this really fair to Google's poor old Nexus One, and are there enough differences...

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  • No Rating

    geardiary.com

    April 9, 2010 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: I was very excited when I found out that the Google Nexus One Car Dock was available. As I mentioned during my review of the desktop dock, I thought that it was very well designed. In fact, I liked it enough that I bought another one for work. I was...

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  • No Rating

    anandtech.com

    April 3, 2010 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: Off and on I've used Android devices since the platform's inception, dating back to the T-Mobile G1. And man, did I hate the G1. It was slow, lacked any sort of multitouch gestures and generally felt like smartphones did a few years ago.

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  • No Rating

    etechreviews.net

    March 31, 2010 | 12:00 AM PDT

    Review Summary: Nexus is the name of a place – “utopian dimension” in Star Trek where all wishes are fulfilled. While launching its so called “superphone” under HTC brand, Google was thinking the same. This superphone – HTC Nexus One runs on the Google Android...

    The Verdict: If you need a latest smartphone, especially with gorgeous display and can work with Outlook sync – then Google superphone “HTC Nexus One” will be the best choice.

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  • No Rating

    anandtech.com

    March 4, 2010 | 12:00 AM PST

    Review Summary: Off and on I've used Android devices since the platform's inception, dating back to the T-Mobile G1. And man, did I hate the G1. It was slow, lacked any sort of multitouch gestures and generally felt like smartphones did a few years ago

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  • 10.0

    wccftech.com

    February 25, 2010 | 12:00 AM PST

    Review Summary: From a mere search engine to a multi-billion dollar empire, Google has always found ways to provide the users the most effective way to stay connected online and use services for free which are normally termed as expensive.

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Price Range: $284.99 - $284.99

  • Manufacturer: HTC
  • Part number: HTC Google Nexus One

General

  • Product Type
    Smartphone (Android OS)
  • Form Factor
    Touch
  • Phone Design
    Candy Bar
  • Integrated Components
    Digital camera, Digital player, Voice recorder
  • Antenna
    Internal
  • Width
    2.4 in
  • Depth
    0.5 in
  • Height
    4.7 in
  • Weight
    4.6 oz

Cellular

  • Technology
    WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
  • Band
    WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900
  • Mobile Broadband Generation
    3G
  • Service Provider
    T-Mobile
  • Operating System
    Google Android 2.1
  • Input Device(s)
    Touch sensitive screen
  • Phone Navigation Buttons
    Trackball

Messaging & Internet

  • Cellular Messaging Services
    MMS, SMS
  • Messaging & Data Features
    Text messages

Communications

  • Data Transmission
    GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSDPA
  • Wireless Interface
    IEEE 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
  • Bluetooth Profiles
    Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
  • Communication Features
    Internet browser, Mobile Email client

Phone Features

  • Phone Functions
    Call timer, Conference call, Speakerphone, Vibrating alert
  • Polyphonic Ringer
    Yes
  • Sensors
    Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor
  • Additional Features
    Integrated digital compass

Organizer

  • Personal Information Management
    Calendar, Calculator, Reminder, Alarm clock

Media Player

  • Supported Digital Audio Standards
    AAC +, WAV, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, AMR
  • Supported Digital Video Standards
    MPEG-4, H.263, H.264

Processor

  • Type
    QUALCOMM QSD8250
  • Clock Speed
    1 GHz

Memory

  • RAM
    512 MB
  • ROM
    512 MB
  • Supported Flash Memory Cards
    microSDHC

Digital Camera

  • Sensor Resolution
    5 megapixels
  • Focus Adjustment
    Automatic
  • Digital Zoom
    2
  • Camera Light Source
    LED light
  • Video Recorder Resolutions
    720 x 480

Navigation System

  • GPS Navigation
    A-GPS receiver

Display

  • Type
    OLED display
  • Technology
    AMOLED
  • Diagonal Size
    3.7 in
  • Display Resolution
    800 x 480 pixels
  • Display Languages
    Chinese (traditional), Chinese (simplified), German, English, Japanese, Portuguese, Italian, French, Spanish, Russian, Korean

Connections

  • Connector Type
    Micro-USB, Headset jack - Mini-phone 3.5 mm

Battery

  • Technology
    Lithium ion
  • Capacity
    1400 mAh
  • Run Time Details
    Talk - up to 600 min, Standby - up to 290 hour(s)

Miscellaneous

  • Included Accessories
    Power adapter , Power adapter
  • Also Included
    microSDHC - 4 GB

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