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Evolution Of Google Smartphones From 2007-2017 by Luqtech(m): 1:53am On Oct 17, 2017
Google have released so many smartphones from 2007 till 2017, these smartphones are unique because of their special characteristics and amazing features.

How Google Smartphones Evolved From 2007-2017
The Google Smartphones are being released with good and amazing improvements yearly starting from the TMOBILE (G1) that was released 2007 up till Pixel 2/XL2 (2017). Now, the Pixel line itself is only a year old, but Google's smartphone ambitions have been part of the company's vision for over a decade now, in this article you will get features, speculations, price and release date of all Google Smartphones from 2007-2017 as at the time of writing this. Join us as we take a look at Google's surprisingly long history in smartphones, starting with a device many of us had forgotten about completely.

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TMOBILE (G1)


How Google Smartphones Evolved From 2007-2017

Network Technology: GSM / HSPA
Announced: 2008, September and later Released: 2008, October.
BODY
Dimensions: 117 x 55.7 x 17.1 mm
Weight: 158g (0.158kg)
Keyboard: QWERTY
SIM Card Slot: Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type: TFT capacitive touchscreen, 65K colors

Size: 3.2 inch
Resolution: 320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass
PLATFORM
Operating System: Android 1.6 (Donut)
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM7201A
CPU: 528 MHz ARM 11
GPU: Adreno 130
MEMORY
SD Card slot: microSD (dedicated slot)
Internal Storage: 192 MB
RAM: 256 MB
CAMERA
Primary: 3.15 MP autofocus
Video: Available
SOUND
Alert types: Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker:Available
Audio quality Noise -87.2dB / Crosstalk -86.1Db
COMMS
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth: 2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
GPS: Available
Radio: No
USB: miniUSB
FEATURES
Sensors: Accelerometer, compass

Messaging: SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Browser: HTML
Java: Availabe via Java MIDP emulator
BATTERY
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery

Stand-by: Up to 406 h
Talk time: Up to 5 h 20 min
MISC Colors:White, Black, Brown
PRICE: About 290 EUR

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HTC MAGIC (2009)

How Google Smartphones Evolved From 2007-2017
Network Technology: GSM / HSPA
Announced: 2009, February and later released 2009, May

BODY
Dimensions: 113 x 55 x 13.7 mm
Weight: 118.5 g (4.16 oz)
SIM Card Slot: Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type: TFT capacitive touchscreen, 65K colors

Size: 3.2 inch
Resolution: 320 x 480 pixels
PLATFORM
Operating System: Android 1.6 (Donut)
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM7200A
CPU: 528 MHz ARM 11
GPU: Adreno 130
MEMORY
SD Card slot: microSD (dedicated slot)
Internal Storage: 288 MB
RAM: 512 MB
CAMERA Primary: 3.15 MP, autofocus, check quality
Video: 320p@15fps
SOUND
Alert types: Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker: Available
COMMUNICATION
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth: 2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
GPS: Available
USB: miniUSB
EXTRA FEATURES
Sensors: Accelerometer, compass
Messaging: SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Browser: HTML
Java: Available, via Java MIDP emulator
MP3 player
MP4/3gp player
Predictive text input
BATTERY
Removable Li-Ion 1340 mAh battery
Stand-by: Up to 420 h
Talk time: Up to 7 h 30 min
MISC Colors: White, Black
PRICE: About 90 EUR

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MOTO DROID (2009) – MILESTONE

How Google Smartphones Evolved From 2007-2017

Network Technology: GSM / UMTS / HSPA
Announced 2009, November and later released 2009, November
BODY
Dimensions: 115.8 x 60 x 13.7 mm
Weight 165: g (5.82 oz)
Keyboard: QWERTY
SIM Card Type: Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type: TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size: 3.7 inch
Resolution: 480 x 854 pixels.
Multitouch: Available
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass
PLATFORM
OS Android: 2.1 (Eclair) but can later be upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
CPU: 600 MHz Cortex-A8
GPU: PowerVR SGX530
MEMORY
SD Card slot microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Internal Storgae: 133 MB
RAM Size: 256MB
CAMERA
Primary: 5 MP, autofocus, dual-LED flash
Features: Geo-tagging
Video: 480p@24fps
SOUND
Alert types Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
COMUNICATION
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth: 2.1, A2DP
GPS: Available, with A-GPS, Motonav software
USB: microUSB 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Messaging: SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, IM, Push Email
Browser: HTML, Adobe Flash
Java Available via Java MIDP emulator
EXTRA FEATUREA
MP3/eAAC+/WAV/WMA9 player
MP4/H.264/WMV9 player
Document viewer
Photo viewer/editor
Organizer
Voice memo/dial
Predictive text input
BATTERY
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery (BP6X)
Stand-by: Up to 350 h
Talk time: Up to 6 h 30 min
MISC Colors: Black
PRICE: About 130 EUR

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HTC GOOGLE NEXUS ONE

How Google Smartphones Evolved From 2007-2017

Network Technology: GSM / HSPA
Announced 2010, January. Released 2010, January
BODY
Dimensions: 119 x 59.8 x 11.5 mm
Weight: 130 g (4.59 oz)
SIM: Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type: AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size: 3.7 inches, 39.0 cm2 (~54.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
Multitouch: Available
PLATFORM
Operating System: Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Chipset: Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
CPU: 1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU: Adreno 200
MEMORY
SD Card slot microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Internal Storage: 512 MB
RAM Size: 512 MB
CAMERA
Primary: 5 MP, autofocus, LED flash, check quality
Features Geo-tagging
Video 480p@24fps
SOUND
Alert types Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
COMMUNICATION
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g
Bluetooth: 2.1, A2DP
GPS: Available with A-GPS
Radio Factory locked by default, can be enabled
USB: microUSB 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Messaging: SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser: HTML
JAVA: Available via Java MIDP emulator
Dedicated search key
MP3/eAAC+/WAV player
MP4/H.264 player
Voice memo
Predictive text input

BATTERY
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Stand-by: Up to 290 h (2G) / Up to 250 h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 10 hours (2G) / Up to 7 hours (3G)
Music play Up to 20 hours
MISC: Colors Brown (teflon coating)
PRICE: About 120 EUR

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NEXUS S (2010)

How Google Smartphones Evolved From 2007-2017

Network Technology: GSM / HSPA
Announced 2010, December and later released 2010, December
BODY
Dimensions: 123.9 x 63 x 10.9 mm
Weight: 129g (0.129 kg)
SIM Type: Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type: Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size: 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~58.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
Multi-touch: Available
Protection: Oleophobic coating
PLATFORM
Operating System: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset: Hummingbird
CPU: 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU: PowerVR SGX540
Internal Storage: 16 GB
RAM Size: 512MB
CAMERA
Primary: 5 MP, autofocus, LED flash, check quality
Features: Geo-tagging, touch focus
Video: w480p@30fps
Secondary: VGA
SOUND
Alert types: Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker: Available
3.5mm jack: Available
COMMUNICATION
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth: 2.1, A2DP
GPS: Available with A-GPS
NFC: Available
USB: microUSB 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Messaging: SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Browser: HTML, Adobe Flash
JAVA: Available via Java MIDP emulator
EXTRA FEATURES
MP4/H.264 player
MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
Organizer
Photo/video editor
Voice memo/dial/commands
Predictive text input
Near Field Communications
BATTERY
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Stand-by: Up to 713 h (2G) / Up to 428 h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 6 h 40 min (3G)
MISC: Colors Black, White
PRICE: About 170 EUR

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GALAXY NEXUS 2011

How Google Smartphones Evolved From 2007-2017

Network Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
Announced 2011, October and later released 2011, November
BODY
Dimensions: 135.5 x 67.9 x 8.9 mm (5.33 x 2.67 x 0.35 in)
Weight: 135 g (0.135kg)
SIM: Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type: Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size: 4.65 inches
Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels,
Multitouch: Available
Protection: Oleophobic coating
PLATFORM
Operating System: Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset: TI OMAP 4460
CPU: Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU: PowerVR SGX540
MEMORY
Internal Storage: 16 GB
RAM: 1GB
CAMERA
Primary: 5 MP, autofocus, LED flash, check quality
Features: Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection
Video: 1080p@24fps, check quality
Secondary: 1.3 MP, 720p@30fps
SOUND
Alert types vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker: Available
3.5mm jack: Available
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
COMMUNICATIONS
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth: 3.0, A2DP
GPS: Available with A-GPS
NFC: Available
USB: microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
FEATURES
Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Messaging: SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Browser: HTML, Adobe Flash
MP4/H.264 player
MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
Photo/video editor
Document viewer
BATTERY
Removable: Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Stand-by: Up to 290 h (2G) / Up to 270 h (3G)
Talk time:Up to 17 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 8 h 20 min (3G)
MISC Colors: Black, White
PRICE: About 180 EUR

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NEXUS 4 (2012)

How Google Smartphones Evolved From 2007-2017

Also known as LG Nexus 4, LG Mako
Network Technology: GSM / HSPA
Announced 2012, October and released 2012, November
BODY
Dimensions: 133.9 x 68.7 x 9.1 mm (5.27 x 2.70 x 0.36 in)
Weight: 139 g (4.90 oz)
SIM Slot: Micro-SIM
DISPLAY
Type: True HD IPS Plus capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size: 4.7 inch
Resolution: 768 x 1280 pixels
Multitouch: Available
Protection: Available, Corning Gorilla Glass 2
PLATFORM
Operating System: Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset Qualcomm: APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU: Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU: Adreno 320
MEMORY
Internal Storage: 16 GB
RAM Size: 2GB
CAMERA
Primary: 8 MP, autofocus, LED flash, check quality
Features: 1/4" sensor size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, photo sphere
Video: 1080p@30fps, check quality
Secondary: 1.3 MP
SOUND
Alert types: Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker: Available
3.5mm jack: Available
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
COMMUNICATION
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP
GPS: Available, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC: Available
USB: microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort)
FEATURES
Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Messaging: SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Browser: HTML5
Qi wireless charging
MP4/H.264 player
MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
Photo/video editor
Document editor
BATTERY
Non-removable Li-Po 2100 mAh battery
Stand-by: Up to 390 h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 15 h (3G)
MISC: Colors Black, White
PRICE: About 250 EUR

See Also: Motorola G5 SPlus Full Specs, Price and Release Date
LG NEXUS 5

How Google Smartphones Evolved From 2007-2017

Network Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Announced 2013, October and later released 2013, November
BODY
Dimensions: 137.9 x 69.2 x 8.6 mm
Weight: 130g (0.130kg)
SIM Type: Micro-SIM
DISPLAY
Type: True HD IPS+ capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size: 4.95 inches, 67.5 cm2
Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~445 ppi density)
Multitouch
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
PLATFORM
Operating System: Android 5.0 (Lolipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800
CPU: Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU: Adreno 330
MEMORY
Internal Storage: 32 GB
RAM Size: 2GB
CAMERA
Primary: 8 MP, f/2.4, 30mm, autofocus, OIS, LED flash, check quality
Features: 1/3.2" sensor size, 1.4 µm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama, HDR
Video: 1080p@30fps
Secondary: 1.3 MP, f/2.4, 1/6" sensor size, 1.9µm pixel size
SOUND
Alert types: Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker: Available
3.5mm jack: Available
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
COMMUNICATION
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP
GPS: Available with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC: Available
USB: microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort), USB Host
FEATURES
Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Messaging: SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
HTML5 Browser
Qi wireless charging
MP4/H.264 player
MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
Photo/video editor
Document editor
Voice memo/dial/commands
BATTERY
Non-removable Li-Po 2300 mAh battery
Stand-by: Up to 300 h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 17 h (3G)
MISC Colors: Black, White, Red
PRICE: About 260 EUR

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