Google announced the HTC-built Nexus One on 5 January 2010 and sold it unlocked from its own web store for $529, an experiment in bypassing carriers that ended within months. With Android 2.1, a 1 GHz Snapdragon and an AMOLED screen, it was the fastest Android phone of early 2010.
- Maker
- HTC for Google
- Released
- 5 January 2010
- Launch price
- $529 unlocked, $179 with T-Mobile contract
- Platform
- Android 2.1 Eclair (updated to 2.2 Froyo)
Specifications
| Display | 3.7-inch AMOLED, 800 x 480 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM |
| Camera | 5 MP with LED flash |
| Extras | Trackball, noise-cancelling microphone |
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