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Finally, Google launch the first super mobile phone, Nexus One with stronger processor, better speed as well as integrated a lot of useful features. It's time for Nexus One challenge iPhone 3G S. Compare with iPhone 3G S, Nexus One did not create any much surprise as iPhone 3G S while it launched. Neither Nexus One nor iPhone 3G S has an actual keyboard, which has disappointed by some users.

1) Price for "unlocked" version of Nexus One
Hong Kong: HKD 5,200 - HKD 5,500
United State: USD 529.00

Remark:
(i) Google sold directly to consumers via a new web store hosted by Google.
(ii) At USA, Nexus One for 2 years contract with T-Mobile will be cost $179. HOwever Apple's iPhone 3G S now costs $199 with 2 years contract with AT&T.

> Win: Nexus One



2) Dimension (mm) and Weight (g)
Google Nexus One: 119 x 59.8 x 11.5 and 130
iPhone 3G S: 115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 and 135

> Tie

3) Available Applications
Google's Android Market offers between 15,000 and 20,000 applications.
Apple's application store offers more than 100,000 applications.

> Win: Apple iPhone 3G S

4) Screen Size
Nexus One: 3.7 inch WVGA (480 x 854 pixels) touchscreen display light sensor.
iPhone 3G S: 3.5 inch, 320 x 480 pixels, Multi-touch screen, ambient light sensor, fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating.

> Win: Nexus One

5) Resolution
Nexus One: 2560 x 1920
iPhone 3G S: 2048 x 1536

> Win: Nexus One

6) Multi touch feature
Nexus One: N/A
iPhone 3G S: Available

> Win: iPhone 3GS

7) Camera
Nexus One: 5-Megapixels with a build-in flash and autofocus.
iPhone 3G S: 3.2-Megapixels without flash.

> Win: Nexus One

8) WLAN / WIFI
Nexus One: 802.11 b/g/n
iPhone 3G S: 802.11 b/g

> Win: Nexus One

9) Stand-by (hrs) and Talk Time (min)
Nexus One: 290 & 600
iPhone 3G S: 300 & 720

> Win: iPhone 3GS

10) Operation System
Nexus One: Android 2.1
iPhone 3G S: iPhone 3.1 OS

> No comment. Personal preference, Android more customizable, iPhone more streamlined.

11) Processor Specification
Nexus One: 1 GHz
iPhone 3G S: 600MHz

> Win: Nexus One

12) Voice Recognition
Nexus One: Able to recognize user's voice and convert to words. This function can be used for email and SMS.
iPhone 3G S: Not internal build-in. Can purchase external convertor.

> Win: Nexus One

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7 (Nexus One) : 4 (iPhone 3G S)