iPhone vs Nexus One

A lot of friends asked me which phone is better, the iPhone or Nexus One. I've decided to write this little blogpost (rather than a review) so to give a little personal opinion on the 2 smart phones.

I'm a huge fan of Apple, and I got my iPhone 3G (not 3Gs) in 2008 once it came available on the web (not cling to any mobile networks). And since I once worked at Google and I'm also a huge supporter of Google services, I got my Nexus One as my Christmas gift in 2009. I now use the Nexus One as my primary phone, but still have my iPhone in my backpack whereever I go.

OK, now let's get started:

If you use Apple computer and uses all the i- software such as iTunes, iPhoto - definitely iPhone!

If you use Google services heavily such as Gmail, Google Calendar, Gtalk, Google Latitude, etc. - definitely Nexus One!

What happens if you use both? That's me! I still prefer Nexus One since it gets you connected online simpler and faster.

Hold on, but there're still lots of iPhone users out there would disagree with me. Of course! Cos when it comes to multimedia and games, iPhone still outperforms Nexus One. So here's a little comparison I've made:

Email addict - Nexus One (or BlackBerry :)

Music addict - iPhone

Photo addict (taking photos, standard) - Nexus One

Photo addict (taking photos, enhanced functions i.e. polaroid, lomo) - iPhone

Photo addict (viewing photos sync with iPhoto) - iPhone

Photo addict (viewing photos sync with Picasa) - Nexus One

Photo addict (resolution conscious) - Nexus One

Video addict (shooting and editing) - iPhone

Video addict (viewing movies sync with iTunes) - iPhone

Video addict (YouTuber) - Nexus One (with HD video too)

Map addict - Nexus One (with Google Latitude too)

Games addict - iPhone

HK local info addict (Openrice, Cinema, etc) - iPhone

Traditional Chinese input - still iPhone for now but heard Nexus One will have it soon

Multitouch addict - iPhone

Background/Themes addict - Nexus One, though you can crack the iPhone and install themes

Facebook addict - Nexus One has a better Facebook contacts sync, but iPhone has a better Facebook app. For Nexus One users, you may try http://touch.facebook.com using the Browser

If you're all of the above, the truth is there's no perfect phone out there. Like me, I use the Nexus One for day to day connecting with the world (Phone, Email, FB, Tweets, etc) and keeping the iPhone for entertainment (Music and Games) and also a BlackBerry for work emails and chats.

So you decide!