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HTC Nexus One

 

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  • User Score (611)
    8.5 8.5 from 611 reviewers
  • Expert Score (44)
    8.2 8.2 from 44 reviewers
  • Design (48)
    7.8 7.8 from 48 reviewers
  • Value for money (8)
    6.9 6.9 from 8 reviewers
  • Features (66)
    7.9 7.9 from 66 reviewers
  • Ease of use (50)
    7.7 7.7 from 50 reviewers
  • Performance (7)
    8.0 8.0 from 7 reviewers
  • Sound quality (6)
    8.0 8.0 from 6 reviewers
  • Sound (2)
    7.5 7.5 from 2 reviewers
  • Durability (3)
    7.1 7.1 from 3 reviewers
  • Reliability (12)
    7.7 7.7 from 12 reviewers
  • Overall quality (10)
    8.0 8.0 from 10 reviewers
  • Looks (4)
    8.7 8.7 from 4 reviewers
  • Battery performance (15)
    5.9 5.9 from 15 reviewers
  • Display (3)
    7.6 7.6 from 3 reviewers
  • Weight (2)
    8.4 8.4 from 2 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (6)
    8.3 8.3 from 6 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. PhoneArena.com

    PhoneArena.com
    12 November 2011

    When we first caught wind that Google had something in the works for the mobile space everyone assumed it was a phone, but as we all know the big announcement revealed it was much more, an open-source mobile operating system.  The of Android was important, but on the nation's fourth largest carrier it was also relatively quiet despite selling well.  Last summer a second device- the HTC Magic/My Touch 3G- was added to T-Mobile's lineup with a major marketing push behind Read more

  2. Wired

    Wired
    19 November 2010

    You can now go to Google’s website and pay Google directly for a phone that bears the search giant’s corporate logo and the rather boring name of Nexus One. Read more

    • You can buy a Nexus One unlocked. Spiffy design. Bright screen. Runs Usain Bolt fast. The voice recognition works in virtually any text field.
    • Awkward syncing with computers. Lacks multitouch gestures. Considering its central placement, the trackball is rather underwhelming.

  3. PC World

    PC World
    8.0/10
    12 January 2010

    The Google Nexus One impresses with a Read more

    • Dazzling OLED display, Snappy performance, Sleek, ultraslim design
    • Software keyboard is far from perfect, Average multimedia player

  4. Bright Hub

    Bright Hub
    10/10
    20 May 2011

    Nexus One is Google's first take on marketing and selling a Google-branded phone. It runs on the latest Android OS build and is fully supported by Google, unlike other Android phones. Read more

  5. maximum pc

    maximum pc
    8.0/10
    16 March 2010

    Like all Google products, it's still a bit beta Read more

    • Great OLED screen; replaceable battery; good call quality; infinitely customizable.
    • Keyboard wigs out; weird soft-key placement; Android Marketplace sucks; T-Mobile.

  6. Digitaltrends

    Digitaltrends
    8 March 2010

    We haven't had a chance to fully test this product yet, but we've assembled this helpful overview of relevant information on it. Read more

  7. GSM Arena

    GSM Arena
    26 February 2010

    Alright, we’ve no problem saying it. The Google Nexus One is certainly one of the finest pieces of mobile technology we’ve seen recently. Google have managed to outdo the Android crowd, although what’s fair is fair: the MILESTONE is the uncontested leader in the QWERTY-enabled segment. The political consequences of the Nexus One are certainly the subject of a whole different discussion. The thing is, the ramifications are not as grave as feared at this point. Read more

  8. CNET

    CNET
    8.3/10
    7 January 2010

    We tested the Nexus one in Las Vegas with T-Mobile service. As a quad-band world phone (GSM 850/900/1800/1900), you'll be able to use the Nexus One with any GSM carrier, but its 3G bands (2100/AWS/900) are compatible only with T-Mobile's network in the US. AT&T customers will be able to use the Nexus One, but their data speeds will top out at EDGE. Call quality was quite good on the whole. Read more

    • Gorgeous display, lightning fast processor, loaded feature set, enhanced voice capabilities worked flawlessly, the phone delivers solid performance.
    • Apps can be store only on the internal memory, media player remains boring, missing some wanted features like multi-touch support, dual-mode capability for GSM and CDM...

  9. YugaTech

    YugaTech
    3 February 2010

    The Nexus One is Google’s latest self-branded smartphone. It has gone a long way since the Google G1 over a year ago. So, before you have one delivered to the Philippines, check out our Google Nexus One review first. First, let’s get one thing out of the way — the Nexus One wasn’t really manufactured by Google. HTC is the company behind it, the same phone manufacturer that did the Google G1 . Read more

  10. recombu.com

    10/10
    17 June 2011

    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. With Android 2.2 rolling out now for Google Nexus One users, though, the software may well be the cincher – additions like Flash 10.1 and installing apps to the SD card are such handy little features you’ll soon be wondering how you ever lived without them on your Android handset. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Unsatisfied customer

    Amazon
    4.0/10
    Reviewer: Amy Adelman, Amazon
    9 January 2012 See Product at Amazon ($299.99)

    I purchased two smartphones from Mitchel Berkowitz. The first phone had a battery life of a maximum of one hour since a month after we received it. The second phone won't even turn on now. I have had both phones for six months only. Both phones have never been dropped and have never encountered any water damage. I also do not believe the batteries that came with the "new" phones were the originals. Google Nexus One Unlocked Phone with Android--U.S. Read more or see product

  2. Excellent international \ AT&T\ TMobile GSM smart phone!

    Newegg
    10/10
    Reviewer: oceancb, Newegg
    3 August 2011

    Newegg has excellent service that you can depend on with good prices. If you start with Android smart phones you will prefer them. If you start with an Iphones you will prefer them unless you like being in control of the device. Read more

    • For international travelers this unlocked phone does everything you need to do at a very good price. It also is easily rooted to do even more using a custom recovery a...
    • The battery must be controlled by the user verses the Iphones manages the battery better. The Nexus One comes with multitasking verses the one task Iphones (later impr...

  3. Great Android device so far

    J&R
    10/10
    Reviewer: JK, J&R
    4 July 2010

    great device running on 2.2, tethering with your other devices. The android market can almost get something you need. get yours and ready to feel the powerful N1, it won't let you down! Read more

    • Attractive Design, Brilliant Display, Easy Navigation, Great OS
    • Poor Battery Life

  4. "One of the best android phones, hands down!"

    CNET
    10/10
    Reviewer: x3mandapanda, CNET
    4 August 2011

    I just got this phone today and I haven't put it down since! Even after a year this phone is AMAZING. At first I was concerned about getting a year old phone but I'm not sorry I got it. This phone does everything an android phone is supposed to do, it's even better than some of the phones that have come out like the Sidekick 4G. This phone has a big beautiful screen, and the pictures come out awesome! Read more

    • Big bright screen Feels sturdy 5MP Camera + flash Still in style after a year
    • Track ball is pointless Keyboard sucks

  5. Superb little machine coupled with a superb OS!

    CNET
    9.0/10
    Reviewer: CNET
    21 June 2010

    I've used this device for a week now and am very impressed by it. The OS is superb with everything just the way it should be. I thought the live wallpaper was quite a novel feature. The navigator is fantastic and gives dedicated GPS devices a run for its money. The primary reason for me to choose Adroid is of course the full integration with Google, from mail, to calendar, to contacts. Read more

    • Design, OS, Multi-touch, Resolution, Micro-USB, Navigator, Voice, Live Wallpaper, Google Integration, Replaceable battery
    • Battery-life a tad short

  6. Excellent Device

    Phone Scoop
    9.0/10
    Reviewer: efrant, Phone Scoop
    8 November 2010

    Bought a Nexus One from Google in June 2010. Was very impressed with the build quality - the best I have seen to date on any device. The device certainly is fast, and Android 2.2 (Froyo) is acceptable for the most part. Read more

  7. Nexus One compared to MyTouch 3G

    epinions.com
    10/10
    Reviewer: glenn_welt, epinions.com
    15 March 2010

    Rather than repeating what a zillion reporters have already said in the past 9 days, here's my "take Read more

    • Faster, larger hi-res OLED screen, voice-to-text, Tmobile $59/month voice & data plan, protected screen
    • $529 cost, removing back cover (to access SIM,battery,SD card) requires a fingernail

  8. A bit too advanced

    6.0/10
    Reviewer: Howelyj, Ciao
    18 April 2011

    It seames that when makeing this device HTC (who make the hardware) skipped some majour design processes. It seemes that instead of doing things like thinking about practicality when making this phone they have just tried to pack as much modern tech into the small package as they can (im not saying that is a bad thing). Read more

    • Size, power
    • interface, button positioning and altogether design

  9. CNET

    CNET
    10/10
    Reviewer: Hugh Morley, CNET
    23 July 2010

    Extremely satisfied customer. The Nexus was my first foray into smartphones, if not smartphone interfaces (I have been using an iPod Touch for over a year now) and it's nothing short of a pleasure to use. Whether you get a HTC Desire or a Nexus One is entirely up to you - having used both I'd say that the Nexus is slightly less flashy in terms of interfaces, but does come with better Google integration if you use a lot of Google services like I do, and whilst it doesn't... Read more

    • Extremely comfortable and easy to hold, beautiful screen, good reception, very fast, good response to inputs, Flash support, great integration with Google services
    • Typical smartphone battery life, only on Vodafone in UK, expensive

  10. Rate it all!

    Rate it all!
    10/10
    Reviewer: Beauty4u, Rate it all!
    15 March 2010

    HTC Nexus One 5 Looks like Apple finally has some competition. The Google Nexus One combines the sleek look and styling of the iPhone with the versatile Android platform and delivers the much demanded break from ATT wireless service that so many otherwise loyal iPhone users have complained of. The 3.7 inch 480 x 800 touchscreen display is absolutely brilliant and is more like working on a laptop than a typical smart phone. Read more

  • WikiFreak Description

HTC Nexus One

The HTC Nexus One is a mobile phone that utilizes the GSM Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) and UMTS tri-band global 3G (2100/1700/900 MHz) network bandwidth with EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s/HSUPA 2.0 Mbit/s transfer rates and is powered by a lithium-ion battery. It sports a 3.70 inch AMOLED color capacitive display, a 5 megapixels resolution camera with LED flash and autofocus, a microSD/microSDHC card slot for memory expandability, video and MP3 playback as well as a stereo FM radio w…

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HTC Nexus One

The HTC Nexus One is a mobile phone that utilizes the GSM Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) and UMTS tri-band global 3G (2100/1700/900 MHz) network bandwidth with EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s/HSUPA 2.0 Mbit/s transfer rates and is powered by a lithium-ion battery. It sports a 3.70 inch AMOLED color capacitive display, a 5 megapixels resolution camera with LED flash and autofocus, a microSD/microSDHC card slot for memory expandability, video and MP3 playback as well as a stereo FM radio with RDS. The mobile phone is powered by a 1000 MHz Snapdragon processor and runs Android 2.1 operating system. It also supports Predictive Text Input, HTML browsing, microUSB connectivity, WiFi, Bluetooth, a PhoneBook with Ring ID, Picture ID, Search by both first and last name, Multiple numbers per contact and Caller groups support, personal information management functions like an alarm, calendar, to-do list and tasks; voice recording and speakerphone, email and A-GPS.

Features

The HTC Nexus One is a Google Phone that is set to be released on January 5, 2010. The handset will be available via T-Mobile USA’s airwaves at a price tag of $199 unlocked. It is a smartphone that is powered by a Snapdragon processor, and is a GSM / UMTS phone that runs Android 2.1 operating system. Users can utilize the phone to capture images on its 5 megapixel camera with LED flash and autofocus and share them with friends and family via email, on the phone’s 3.7 inch colored AMOLED display or Bluetooth connectivity. All images can be stored on microSD or micro SDHC memory card via the phone’s supported card slot.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

HTC is excited to have worked with Google in the development of the Nexus One. Through our collaborative efforts we have delivered the ground breaking Nexus One to market quickly, and accelerated the rate of design innovation across our full portfolio of Android phones. Our industrial designers and engineers reached deep to come up with a design that would fully take advantage of all the latest advances that the Android platform has to offer. The Nexus One is sleek, l…

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  • Is this phone really a HTC phone?

    Answered by Yossy 2009-12-30:

    I wanted to add is it officially manufactured by HTC? Is not Google claiming it is more than just a Google branded

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