More Memory, Flexible Storage Nexus One comes with memory with better speed than iPhone (512MB RAM versus 256MB RAM). Nexus One also ships with 4GB microSD card that can be fitted in its microSD card slot, which is expandable up to 32GB. On the other hand, iPhone 3GS comes with two choices of internal storage – 16GB and 32GB. In other words, Nexus One scores over the iPhone as the former offers consumers the option of adding a memory card – a necessity these days as a MicroSD card slot ensures that the phone can always keep up with your ever expanding needs.
User Replaceable Battery Nexus One has a user replaceable battery that promises usage of up to 10 hours of talk time and up to 290 hours of standby time (2G network). In comparison, iPhone’s battery can provide up to 12 hours of talk time and up to a whopping 300 hours of standby time (on 2G network). In other words, iPhone has a better battery, on paper at least. However, in this round, Nexus One is again the winner. Why? Because “user replaceable” is the magic word. After all, you wouldn’t like to get lost in the middle of nowhere and then see your phone battery conk out on you.
Voice Recognition Feature Almost all smartphones have some sort of voice recognition feature or other such as voice memo, voice dialling, voice search or voice recorder. However, Nexus One is the first smartphone to take it a step further. In other words, you could call Nexus One to be the first phone which has a voice recognition feature that is compatible with almost every known application or software. Which means that Nexus One users can use the voice recognition feature for text messages, emails, Facebook updates and Twitter, as well as search Google, call contacts or obtain driving directions by just speaking into the phone.
A-GPS (amazing GPS) Nexus One comes with free satnav capabilities – Google Maps Navigation, an application that gives voice-guided turn-by-turn driving directions. In fact, the free turn-by-turn navigation, analysts claim, effectively makes Nexus One a Sat Nav and will make it pose a major challenge to the Portable Navigation Device (PND) industry. In comparison, iPhone users need to pay extra to get a similar application (eg. an app from TomTom costs $99).
Built-in Noise Cancelling Technology How many times have you heard the caller on the other end of the line complain that your voice can’t be heard clearly as it is being drowned by the background noise? Don’t you then wish that your phone came with a noise-reduction feature that cancels out background noise during phone calls – an often overlooked function in the cellular world? Well, wish no more because Nexus One offers active noise cancellation through the use of two microphones – a first for Android phones. In other words, much like many good Bluetooth headsets, the Nexus One features two internal microphones. The primary mic does the job of any normal one in a mobile phone and the secondary one is used to detect the difference between external noises and the user’s voice. The erroneous sound can then be blocked and the quality of the call left crystal clear.
It’s Cheaper than iPhone Nexus One retails for $529.99 unlocked, which is about $70 cheaper than iPhone 3GS (16GB). On the other hand, a subsidised Nexus One on a 2-year T-Mobile contract would cost you $179.99, which is again $20 cheaper than a subsidised iPhone 3GS. Whichever way you look at it, Nexus One’s cheaper.
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