Google Nexus One vs iPhone 3GS - Initial Thoughts

README: Please note, I am not making a full decision on what this device is like as i've not had the opportunity in playing about with it. Once I do, I will share my thoughts properly. This video is entirely based on the technical spec sheet which was released to the media today. In addition to this, the iPhone 4G is due out in June/July 2010 (as per their annual update), so it would be interesting to see how the Google Nexis One compares to the upcoming 4G.

The Droid came and went... marketing campaign after campaign... this Google Nexus One is the latest Android supported platform and will be available soon. It was demoed over an hour ago and I thought I would share my thoughts with you guys.

Google Nexus One Specs:
http://www.google.com/phone/static/en_US-nexusone_tech_specs.html

iPhone 3GS Specs:
http://www.apple.com/uk/iphone/specs.html

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[jonvanflan]

I can't believe this drivel gets 5 stars. The problem with Youtube and the plethora of multimedia apps is that anyone can put forth uninformed opinions. I think it's funny how many damn cologne bottles this guy has on the shelf. Well, let's hope he smells better than his tech analysis...

[theunits3]

No one forced you to watch it.If you find perfume bottles funny, I can't really say much about you then.

[TwilightElk]

Well, me being an Android fan, I really like the device so far, but I do need to test it out for myself. Of course, it's not up-to-par with the iPhone 3GS, but Android is gaining ground in the smartphone market, and it will only be a matter of time before Google and OHA develop a practically-flawless Android device that can compare with the iPhone.

[theunits3]

Google have that advantage in that they own some of the biggest and powerful mediums at present. They are thus able to market their products appropriately, hence gain market share slightly quicker than other competitors. Its important for google to have a good software dev team to create a robust android platform at this stage.

[LUXURY713]

Accepted your video, i also dont like the palm pre, i agree i think the nexus one makes a excellent alternative to other smart phones. i love the live wall paper feature on phone. great video

[theunits3]

Cheers mate, I used the Palm Pre but didnt come across as 'friendly' to me as it should of. Still remember the day when I picked up the iPhone for the first time and was WOW'd by it.

[xchanticochulox]

Here is the problem with that kind of reasoning

as long as the iphone is with AT&T those kind of specs wont mean anything because teir network won't be able to handle 4G concepts. It can barely handle 3GS concepts and speed.

I am an Iphone 3GS user and AT&T is a big draw back on what this phone can really do. If you were to speed up the iphone with similar specs to the google pone AT&T would crash over night.

[mathewd48]

ANDROID

[JohnneyCoolguy]

@ NotSoHeavyKevy android is not a bunch of buttons, it has widgets, unlike the iPhone. iPhones UI is not bad but androids, in my opinion, is better. Android is a completely new idea and is hardly a copy off of anything else. And iphone honestly wasn't revolutionary, many smartphones that were not as well known had qualities equal to the iPhone before it came out.

[neoarcadezr]

on iphone its easy to replace battery on ipod touch its very hard

[neoarcadezr]

i think he used screen-flow i have that app on my mac

[rolandoblanco]

may I know what application did you use to make this video?. please

[GarebearShields]

Yeah, that can be annoying but I think its worth it to have the batter built in because they are able to make them larger and last longer.

[nellerboy2000]

I've had the latest iPhone since it came out. Battery still performs just as well as the day I got it. I have several different iPods, 2 iPhones and so on, not one of them has had a battery replaced.

Odds are you'll change your device for a new one long before your battery dies. All this bulkiness and necessity to carry around an extra battery is pretty stupid in my opinion.

[THExVIDxKID]

@nellerboy2000 what happens if your battery fucks up?

it alot harder to get a replacement battery

[nellerboy2000]

I barely even use half of the 16gb I have on the iPhone as it is and why in the world would I need a removable battery? I use my iPhone moderate to heavy each and every day, battery is at 35-50% at night.

[nellerboy2000]

Maybe I missed it but why didn't Apple do what?