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HTC Google Nexus One (KT) vs Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)

Side by side comparison between HTC Google Nexus One vs Apple iPhone 3G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 3G X HTC Google Nexus One (KT) 23Points
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
03Points Apple iPhone 3G (16GB) Compare HTC Google Nexus One X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Google Nexus One (KT)

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Google Nexus One (KT)} 23 Advantages HTC Google Nexus One (KT) vs iPhone 3G (16GB)} 3 Advantages Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core155%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs412MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs133 grams (4.66 ounces)
+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)7%
Thinner
vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+252 PPI53%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+3.7"6%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 5MP156%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+VGA (720x480)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1400 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1150 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
512MB (190MB available)vs+16GB (14GB available)74 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

13 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

HTC Google Nexus One (KT)iPhone 3G (16GB)
ModelGoogle Nexus One (KT)iPhone 3G (16GB)
Other model namesKorea Telecom HTC Nexus One, HTC PassioniPhone 3G, iPhone 2
Country or region availableSouth KoreaJapan
South Korea, Japan
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCApple
Release date6/1/20107/1/2008
Depth11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)59.8 x 119 millimeters (2.35 x 4.69 in)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Google Nexus One (KT)iPhone 3G (16GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size3.7" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

HTC Google Nexus One (KT)iPhone 3G (16GB)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairiOS 2.0
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadiOS 4.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Google Nexus One (KT)iPhone 3G (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250 (65nm)32bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200PowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Google Nexus One (KT)iPhone 3G (16GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR128MB SDRAM
Internal storage512MB (190MB available)16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Google Nexus One (KT)iPhone 3G (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/1700/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC Google Nexus One (KT)iPhone 3G (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480) 24 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Google Nexus One (KT)iPhone 3G (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC Google Nexus One (KT)iPhone 3G (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsH.263, H.264, MP4, 3GP, MPEG4feature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, iTunes

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Google Nexus One (KT)iPhone 3G (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Google Nexus One (KT)iPhone 3G (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Google Nexus One (KT)iPhone 3G (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy7 hours10 hours
Standby250 hours (10.4 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Google Nexus One (KT)iPhone 3G (16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 4GB microSD included
• Trackball navigation
• Colors: Black, White

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Google Nexus One (KT)iPhone 3G (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.52W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.56W/kg (head), 0.23W/kg (body)
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