HTC Magic G2 Vs HTC G1 - The Google Phone Comparison

The HTC Magic is the latest successor to Google G1. The Magic is also dubbed the G2 as it is the latest Google Android handset. Vodafone has managed to get the exclusive supplier rights of this new internet focused phone and that means you get the phone only on their network. T- Mobile was the suppliers of the first Android handset, the G1. The slide keyboard is missing in HTC Magic but it has a touch screen keyboard and it runs the latest release of Android which is codenamed as "cupcake".



The latest version, the HTC Magic has plenty of bug fixes, a huge variety of new features and enhancements but some still prefer the traditional G1 because of its keyboard facility which is missing in its latest version. It actually depends upon the user's choice and preference.

The Google G2 does not posses the physical QWERTY keyboard but instead has an on-screen QWERTY keyboard that is referred to as Cupcake. Due to this the thickness and the weight of the HTC Magic is reduced, making it look sleek, elegant and stylish. The only similarity in terms of looks between the two models is the chin at the bottom. This protects the handsets from scratches.

As the Magic does not have the physical keyboard, its weight is reduced to 118.5 grams whereas the HTC G1 weighed 158 grams. But it is observed that a lot of people still prefer the G1 due to its physical keyboard.

The original model did not have video recording and playback facility that is available now in HTC Magic, though it only supports 3GPP and MPGE4. If you consider black as ugly than opt for the Magic because it has a shiny finish and is white in color.

The screen size is same in both the models- 3.2 inches. Both have a 3.2 mega pixel camera which gives quite clear images. Wi-Fi support and Bluetooth stereo is supported in both the models. Gmail is improved in the HTC Magic version, the rest like Google maps, Gtalk and Google contacts are the same. You must be aware that Android has the facility to keep your contacts synchronized all over Google and this option is the main advantage in both these models.

The Dimension of the original G1 is 117x55.7x17.1mm but the Magic is a smaller version with dimensions of 113x55x13.65 mm, thus making it slimmer and beautiful. The HTC Magic also has a trackball to navigate through the entire screen.

The battery timing is the same in both the models but the stand-by time is greater in the HTC G2 model. The talk time is also more than 6 hours in the advanced model. G-sensor is include in the Magic version which was absent in G1. So with the latest version you can align the screen even if it is held vertically or horizontally.

The two models are unique in their own way with a little bit of software up gradation in the newer version i.e. HTC Magic. The choice is ultimately with the user of the handset.

The HTC G1 sold as the T-Mobile G1 and the new HTC Magic are two of many new Android phones to be reelased this year, should you require more detailed information please visit our online mobile phones shop - Phones Limited.
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