also known as Google Nexus One

HTC Nexus One US HTC logo

HTC Nexus One US

Gallery icon Gallery

Gallery

see full size HTC Nexus One US photos 1 of 24
Shops icon Shops

Shops






 
 
 
Published:
15 Dec 2009
Market Status:
Released
US carrier availability:
T-Mobile - Discontinued
Links:
HTC Nexus One Official Page
Hands-on with HTC Nexus One
HTC Nexus One Review
HTC Nexus One and Motorola DROID: side by side
Apple iPhone 3GS and HTC Nexus One: side by side
Key features:
Compare Style 2 Style 1 Basic

Description:

The Nexus One is introduced by Google as the next step in Android evolution and the hardware found on is really impressive to say the least. As it was rumored, it packs a giant 3.7-inch AMOLED touchscreen with a resolution of 480x800 pixels. The handset is also featuring the Snapdragon chipset with a processor, clocked at 1GHz. It runs on the Android 2.1 operating system.


This phone is compatible with T-Mobile's 3G network, but is sold through Google's online store.

User rating
Excellent
9.8
out of 10
based on 3 reviews
Editor's rating
Excellent
9
out of 10
How do we rate?
HTC Nexus One US specifications

HTC Nexus One US specifications

  • Network
    • Type
      • GSM Quad-band phone capable of global roaming (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
        UMTS tri-band global 3G (900/1700/2100 MHz)
    • Data
    • 3G Capable
      • Yes
  • Size
  • Battery
    • Type
      • Li - Ion, 1400 mAh
    • Talk
      •    10 hours (600 mins) of Talk time
    • Standby
      •    290 hours (12 days) of Stand-by time
  • Main Display
    • Resolution
      • 480 x 800 pixels
    • Type
      • Color, AMOLED
    • Physical Size
      • 3.70 inches
    • Touch Screen
      • Capacitive
  • Camera
    • Resolution
      •    5 megapixels Resolution
    • Video
      • 720x480 (DVD)
    • Features
      • Flash: LED; Auto focus, Geo tagging
  • Multimedia
    • Video Playback
      • MPEG4, H.263, H.264
    • Music Player
      • MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WAV, AMR, OGG, MIDI, Background playback, Album art cover
    • FM Radio
      • FM, RDS, Stereo
  • Memory
    • Memory Slot
      • microSD/microSDHC
  • Software
    • Smartphone
      • Android 2.1
    • Processor
      • Qualcomm QSD 8250, 1000 MHz
    • Memory
      • 512 MB RAM / 512 MB ROM
  • Input
    • Predictive Text Input
      • Yes
  • Connectivity
    • Internet
      • HTML
    • USB
      • microUSB
    • WiFi
      • 802.11b/802.11g/802.11n
    • Bluetooth
      • 2.1, Stereo Bluetooth
    • Headphones connector
      • 3.5mm
  • Other Features
    • PhoneBook
      • Capacity depends on system memory; Ring ID, Picture ID, Search by both first and last name, Multiple numbers per contact, Caller groups
    • PIM
      • Alarm, Calendar, To-Do / Tasks, Calculator, World Clock
    • Voice
      • Recording, Speaker Phone
    • Email
      • Yes
    • GPS
      • Cell ID, A-GPS
    • FCC Approved
      • Yes

Need more specifications and information? Go advanced by clicking hereIf you see a mistake in our database, please LET US KNOW.

Email this phone to a friend









Subscribe

If you'd like to find out the release date of this phone or which operator will offer it, please enter your e-mail address and we’ll let you know as soon as this information becomes available to us.





advertisment:


Latest user reviews Comments icon Latest user reviews

Latest user reviews

Amazing device!BEAUTIFUL screen and FAST hardware!

13 Jan 2010 mi_canuck

9.7 out of 10

 I've been in a iPhone user since Aug '07, and upgraded to the 3GS in June '09 the day it came out. But after 2.5 yrs, got somewhat "bored" with the iPhone. Nexus One came out at just the right time. The 4th gen iphone is still at least 6 months out I assume... So giving the Nexus One a shot. So far I like it a LOT!



Screen: Amazing clarify and vividness! Colors explode off the screen. So crisp and sharp. Photos look unreal on it. And even at low brightness levels, it works superbly. Especially at night - very easy on the eyes. Auto brightness works well in the dark.



Speed: this thing is FAST... screen flipping is instant... scrolling in liquid smooth... Browsing is the fastest I've experienced on a handheld yet. The 3GS was fast, but the Nexus feels equal of better in speed. Running on T-Mo's 3G - getting instant page loading.



Signal: I don't know if I'm one of the lucky few, but my Nexus One doesn't seem to be subject to the 3G>Edge constant switching back and forth. SOLID 3G signal, with FULL bars most of the time. Signal drops down inside buildings, but Edge isn't far behind. WiFi works great.



Phone: as a phone, it's phenomenal! Earpiece loudness and clarity are noticeable. Haven't had a dropped call yet after a week of solid use. Even down to 1 or no bars, phone signal stays locked on. Speaker phone is nice and LOUD! Although it's sound quality is sub-par... very tin-ey... not much bass to it. But the device is thin, so that doesn't help. A better speaker though (not for Loudness - since that is great, but for sound reproduction quality). But it's still very much usable, even for listening to music at your desk or by the bedside.



Form: one of the best parts of this phone are how well it fits in hand. The shape, the "thin-ness", and the texture make this one of the best feeling devices in hand. Far better feeling and MUCH less slippery than an iPhone 3G/3GS. Equal or better than the iPhone 2G. Both (Nexus and iPhone 2G) are less curved than a 3G/3GS, and also have true metal casings. This is a successful formula I think. Overly curved backs, and slippery plastic, don't belong on a high end smartphone. And thin-ness also makes pocketing this thing a joy. Very un-obtrusive in a jean pocket.



Trackball: actually find this quite useful... when one-handing the device, sometimes moving your thumb all the way to the top of the screen is awkward... that's where the trackball comes it. It can be pressed to select. Works well to fine tune the cursor position in a small textbox. Also glows for indication of messages. I find the position to be great for one handed operation and it's not in the way of the haptic buttons or the screen.



Build: HTC has impressed me. The build quality on my Nexus One is above and beyond what I expected. Makes a RIM BB look like a toy. SOLID feeling in hand. VERY thin, yet nice hefty and dense feel to it, yet no overly portly like a Moto Droid or BB Storm. Feels like a nice Mercedes. :)





Overall VERY happy with the device. It will be a tough call once the 4th gen iphone makes and appearance. Will have to wait and see.... ;)

The supplied ear buds are absolutely HORRIBLE for sound quality...
WAAAAY too trebley, and lack bass (even by ear bud standards)...
Extremely poor sounding, and not loud enough either. My iphone ear
buds, that I'm using now, which aren't known to the be the greatest put
the Nexus ear buds to shame for sound quality, loudness, treble and
bass response.

HTC should be ashamed for shipping the Nexus One
with such sub-par ear phones. Plus they don't fit the ear well - the
straight shaft part of the ear buds is too close the ear... makes for a
lot of discomfort after but a few minutes in the ear.





- Screen - amazing clarity, vivid colours, and resolution
- form factor: perfect feel/fit in hand, as well in pocket. nice heft to it
- speed: super fast, as claimed
- trackball: when you actually use a Nexus One, you'll find the trackball quite handy. Glad it's there!
- signal quality: strong signal, great reception, works awesome as a phone - as it should... loud earpiece and speaker... great 3G signal in my area
- battery life - although as it's getting cycled and I'm learning some power saving tricks, it's getting a bit better... about equal or better than 3GS
- android market: still need more and better apps... not bad but nowhere near itunes app store...
- poor integration with mac os x...
- tin-ey sounding speaker (but at least it's nice and LOUD)


Spam report

Here, you can report this due to offensive language, spam or advertisements.

 
Was this review helpful? YesNo
69 out of 69 people found this review helpful.

Nexus One

10 Jan 2010 Mike Baucum

10 out of 10

I have had the phone since the 6th of Jan. which was the soonest it could arrive and i have to say the phone is down right amazing. i have had the G1, MyTouch 3G, Motorola Cliq, and iPhone but by far this is the smoothest and easiest to use the amazing screen quality takes away all fears of not having a keyboard. it is truely a must have for any android user.






Spam report

Here, you can report this due to offensive language, spam or advertisements.

 
Was this review helpful? YesNo
26 out of 31 people found this review helpful.

After a few days...

8 Jan 2010 nak1017

9.7 out of 10

After owning a G1, the Nexus One is Amazingly fast, yet familar. The applications open about twice as fast and the web-browsing experience feels much more smooth and polished. The moving background is a nice touch and doesn't seem to wipe out the battery like I feared it would. In fact, the battery life has been terrific since I've only charged the phone once and the battery is just a little below half after 2 days of pretty consistent internet usage. The only part which I'm having trouble getting used to is the lack of a physical keyboard. The virtual keyboard is much improved and is actually usable on the 3.7" screen, but I still miss the tactile feedback you get from real keys. This is really a preference thing so I won't hold it against the phone. The only other problem is the placement of the power button near the volume keys. Everytime I set the phone to standby, I end up turn the volume down or off by mistake. Mind you, that's a minor thing, but it is a little annoying. Other than that, the phone works great and doesn't seem to have any of these 3G connection problems I've been hearing about (atleast here is Seattle). I really don't know what else I could ask for from a phone...





*Fast!
*Brilliant screen
*Good Battery life
*Android 2.0 is much improved over 1.6
*Miss the one-finger answering of phone calls
*Placement of the power button near the volume buttons


Spam report

Here, you can report this due to offensive language, spam or advertisements.

 
Was this review helpful? YesNo
61 out of 63 people found this review helpful.
post review | read (3)

Generated for: 0.1068