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HTC T-Mobile G1 Price in South Africa
Buying the HTC T-Mobile G1 in South Africa
No shop in South Africa that we track has listed the HTC T-Mobile G1 yet, so there is no local price for it right now. Sell this phone in South Africa? List it on infozme.com for free.
- Warranty: check whether the phone comes with the official warranty in South Africa or is an imported (international) unit. Imports can be cheaper but may not be covered by local service centres.
- Network bands: make sure the model sold in South Africa supports your carrier's 4G/5G bands — see the Network section of the specs below.
- Before you pay: confirm the price, stock, storage/RAM version and colour with the shop, as prices change often.
What is the HTC T-Mobile G1 price in South Africa?
The HTC T-Mobile G1 is not listed by shops in South Africa that we track yet, so there is no local price for it right now.
Where can I buy the HTC T-Mobile G1 in South Africa?
We have not found a shop in South Africa selling the HTC T-Mobile G1 yet. Phone shops in South Africa can list it on infozme.com for free.
Full Specifications
Display
| Type | TFT capacitive touchscreen, 65K colors |
| Size | 3.2 inches |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 pixels, HVGA (~180 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
Platform
| OS | Android 1.0, upgradable to 1.6 (Donut) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM7201A |
| CPU | 528 MHz ARM 11 |
| GPU | Adreno 130 |
Memory
| Internal | 256MB ROM, 192MB RAM |
| Card slot | microSD, up to 16GB (1GB card often included) |
Main Camera
| Single | 3.15 MP (or 3.2 MP), autofocus |
| Features | No flash |
| Video | No |
Selfie Camera
| Single | None |
Battery
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery |
| Talk time | Up to 5 hours 50 min (3G) / 6 hours 45 min (2G) |
| Stand-by | Up to 402 hours (3G) / 130 hours (2G) |
Body
| Dimensions | 117.7 x 55.7 x 17.1 mm (4.63 x 2.19 x 0.67 in) |
| Weight | 158 g (5.6 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Keyboard | Slide-out physical QWERTY keyboard |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g |
| Bluetooth | 2.0 with A2DP (EDR) |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS |
| USB | ExtUSB (Mini-USB compatible) |
Launch
| Announced | September 23, 2008 |
| Status | Discontinued (July 27, 2010 by T-Mobile) |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Pioneering Android experience
- Physical QWERTY keyboard
- Google services integration
- Open-source platform
- Removable battery and expandable storage
Cons
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
- No front camera
- Limited internal storage
- Bulky design for its time
- Initial Android version had fewer features
- No video recording at launch
In The Box & Warranty
- T-Mobile G1 Handset
- 1150 mAh Battery
- Mini-USB Sync Cable
- USB AC Adapter
- Stereo Headphones (ExtUSB)
- Manuals
- 1GB microSD card
Specific warranty information for this discontinued model is no longer available; any current purchases would likely be without manufacturer warranty.
Questions & Answers
What is the T-Mobile G1?
The T-Mobile G1, also known as the HTC Dream, was the first commercially released smartphone to run Google's Android operating system, launched in October 2008.
When was the T-Mobile G1 released?
It was first released on October 20, 2008, by T-Mobile.
What were the key features of the T-Mobile G1?
Key features included a 3.2-inch touchscreen, a slide-out physical QWERTY keyboard, deep integration with Google services, and the debut of the Android Market for applications.
Did the T-Mobile G1 have a headphone jack?
No, the T-Mobile G1 did not feature a standard 3.5mm headphone jack. It used a proprietary ExtUSB port for audio, requiring an adapter.
Can the T-Mobile G1 still be used today?
While it can technically power on, the T-Mobile G1 is not practical for modern daily use due to its outdated software, limited hardware, and lack of support for current apps and network technologies. It is primarily a collector's item.
Who manufactured the T-Mobile G1?
The T-Mobile G1 was manufactured by HTC, a Taiwanese company known for its smartphones.