Google Nexus One vs HTC Magic
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Nexus One and the HTC Magic, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Nexus One | HTC Magic |
|---|
| Price | $130 | $125 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 1,400 mAh | 1,340 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Screen size | 3.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 3.2 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 130 g | 116 g |
| Released | Jan 2010 | Apr 2009 |
Summary: Google Nexus One is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size, main camera. HTC Magic is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Google Nexus One is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, HTC Magic is the cheaper option.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Google Nexus One | HTC Magic |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED (initially), later Super LCD due to supply shortages | TFT capacitive touchscreen, 65K colors |
| Size | 3.7 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, WVGA | 320 x 480 pixels (HVGA) |
| Protection | Not specified | — |
| Features | PenTile matrix (AMOLED), 254 ppi | — |
| Pixel Density | — | ~180 ppi |
Platform
| Google Nexus One | HTC Magic |
|---|
| OS | Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.3.6 (Gingerbread) | Android 1.5 (Cupcake), upgradable to 1.6 (Donut) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250 (Snapdragon S1) | Qualcomm MSM7200A |
| CPU | Single-core 1 GHz Scorpion | 528 MHz ARM 11 |
| GPU | Adreno 200 | — |
Memory
| Google Nexus One | HTC Magic |
|---|
| Internal | 512 MB RAM, 512 MB storage (190 MB application storage) | 512 MB ROM, 288 MB RAM |
| Card slot | microSDHC, 4 GB included, supports up to 32 GB | microSD, up to 16 GB supported |
Main Camera
| Google Nexus One | HTC Magic |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, autofocus, LED flash | 3.2 MP, autofocus |
| Features | 2x digital zoom | — |
| Video | 720x480 pixels at 20 FPS or higher | 352x288 (CIF) @ 15fps |
Selfie Camera
| Google Nexus One | HTC Magic |
|---|
| Single | None | None |
Battery
| Google Nexus One | HTC Magic |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh | Removable Li-Ion 1340 mAh |
| Talk time | Up to 10 hours (2G) / Up to 7 hours (3G) | Up to 7 h 30 min |
| Stand-by | Up to 290 hours (2G) / Up to 250 hours (3G) | Up to 600 h |
Body
| Google Nexus One | HTC Magic |
|---|
| Dimensions | 119 x 59.8 x 11.5 mm (4.69 x 2.35 x 0.45 in) | 113 x 55.56 x 13.65 mm (4.45 x 2.19 x 0.54 in) |
| Weight | 130 g (4.59 oz) with battery, 100 g (3.5 oz) without battery | 116 g (4.1 oz) |
| Build | Metal wrap-around casing | — |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Colors | — | Black (Gray Trim), Merlot (Black Trim), White (Silver Trim) |
Comms
| Google Nexus One | HTC Magic |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR | 2.0, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS |
| Radio | Not specified | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | miniUSB 2.0 (ExtUSB) |
Launch
| Google Nexus One | HTC Magic |
|---|
| Announced | 2010, January 05 | February 2009 |
| Status | Discontinued July 18, 2010 (online store) | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Nexus One or HTC Magic?
Google Nexus One — 1,400 mAh for the Google Nexus One versus 1,340 mAh for the HTC Magic.
Which is lighter, Google Nexus One or HTC Magic?
HTC Magic — 130 g for the Google Nexus One versus 116 g for the HTC Magic.
Which is newer, Google Nexus One or HTC Magic?
Google Nexus One — Jan 2010 for the Google Nexus One versus Apr 2009 for the HTC Magic.
Is the Google Nexus One or the HTC Magic rated higher?
We rate the Google Nexus One 7/10 and the HTC Magic 7/10.
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