Nexus One VS iPhone VS Motorola Droid

Release Date: 5, Jan, 2010

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Nexus One is going to unveil its mysterious "Messiah" on 5th, Jan (new Nexus One Review), according to news reports. Join us and let's check out the comparison among Nexus One, iPhone and Motorola Droid.

Physical Dimensions Nexus One Vs iPhone and Motorola Droid

Benchmark Test Nexus One VS. Motorola Droid

Here is how Nexus One stands against Motorola Droid:

1. Size and Weight: Nexus One is thinner than iPhone 3GS, whereas Motorola Droid weighs 169 gm and dimension comprises of height, width, depth as 115mm, 60 mm and 13.7 mm respectively.

2. Display: Nexus One has large Capacitive high resolution OLED display, whereas Motorola Droid has 3.7 inch(diagonal) capacitive widescreen touch display with 854X480 pixels.

3. Keyboard: Nexus One has an Onscreen virtual keyboard, while Motorola Droid has Slide-out QWERTY keyboard plus Onscreen virtual keyboard.

4. Multitouch: Nexus One has the biggest advantage with multitouch support while Motorola Droid supports multitouch only in few apps.

5. Sensors: Nexus One has an extra mic at the back to reduce background noise, whereas Motorola Droid lacks an extra mic and thus background noise reduction features.

Nexus One Vs iPhone

While the iPhone remains the acknowledged market leader in the mobile world – more profitable and trend-setting than anything else in the mobile phone market for years – a rabble of challengers is closing in fast. The Nexus One is just the latest in a long line of challengers to Apple's dominance, including handsets from Nokia, Palm and Microsoft as well as new BlackBerry models.

With the right strategy, the Nexus One could beat the iPhone. Here's why.

1. It's from Google

One of the main reasons why the iPhone was so successful was that Apple was behind it. People know Apple; they trust Apple. The same can be said for Google. Sure, an HTC device might be great, but when consumers haven't heard of it, they're suspect. It's human nature. Google is a household name. Once they find out that the company has released a mobile phone, they will undoubtedly try to find out if it's worth buying.

2. It's unlocked

Instead of being locked down to a single carrier such as the iPhone, the Nexus One can be brought to any carrier. That alone is enough to make some consumers (and business customers) think twice about the iPhone. It might even lure some iPhone owners away from AT&T and Apple's device.

3. The Android Market

Apple's App Store has more than 100,000 applications, easily leading the mobile market in available programs. But it's Google's Android Market that comes in second behind Apple's store. The Android Market has a slew of useful applications designed specifically for Android OS. Plus, some of the applications that weren't allowed into the App Store are available in Google's offering. Quantity isn't everything.

4. Touchscreens, anyone?

Most consumers want a touchscreen. For now, Apple's iPhone has the best touchscreen on the market. But Motorola's Droid, an Android-based device, has a nice screen of its own. The Nexus One will reportedly feature a touchscreen. The market requires touchscreens and that is what Google plans to offer. It doesn't plan to give Apple any advantage.