The G1 and the BlackBerry Curve 8900 are comparable phones offered in the US via T-Mobile (the Blackberry is also offered via AT&T). Both phones have similar features and capabilities including a QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, music player and GPS support. While the BlackBerry Curve supports video recording, a headphone jack and a larger screen, the G1 offers a touch screen, Android operating system, polyphonic ringtones and support for streaming YouTube videos.
Comparison chart
 | HTC G1 | Research In Motion BlackBerry Curve 8900 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5.6 oz (159 g) | 3.87 oz (110 g) |
| Bluetooth | Supported Profiles: HSP, HFP 1.5, (A2DP, AVRC) version 2.0+EDR / A2DP, AVRC with software update | Supported Profiles: HSP 1.1, HFP 1.5, DUN, (OPP,) SAP, PBA, A2DP, AVRC version 2.0 |
| Camera | Resolution: 3+ megapixel auto-focus | Resolution: 3+ megapixel auto-focus, LED flash, image stabilization |
| Dimensions | 4.62" x 2.19" x 0.67" (117 x 56 x 17 mm) | 4.29" x 2.36" x 0.53" (109 x 60 x 13.5 mm) |
| E-mail client | Protocols Supported: POP3, IMAP | push email |
| Memory card slot | microSD (TransFlash) 1 GB card included / supports up to 8 GB | microSD (TransFlash) |
| Browser | Google Android (based on WebKit) with Google Gears | Yes |
| Speakerphone | Full-duplex | Yes |
| Voice dialing | Speaker-independent (automatic) | Speaker-independent (automatic) |
| Flashlight | No | No |
| Ruggedized | No | No |
| Digital TTY/TDD | No | Yes |
| External Display | No | No |
| Polyphonic Ringtones | Chords: 40 | No |
| Ringer Profiles | No | Yes |
| USB | mini-USB connector | Yes |
| Picture ID | Yes | Yes |
| Ringer ID | Yes | Yes |
| Touch Screen | Primary input method: Finger capacitive | No |
| Hard Drive | No | No |
| MMS | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | No | Yes |
| Music Player | Supported Formats: MP3, M4A, AMR, WMA, MIDI, WAV, OGG Vorbis does not support DRM | Supported Formats: WAV, MIDI, AMR-NB, MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA9/10 |
| Stereo Speakers | No | No |
| Live TV | No | No |
| PictBridge | No | No |
| Streaming Video | Protocol: YouTube plus 3rd-party apps | No |
| Video Capture | No | up to 480 x 352 pixel resolution |
| Alarm | Yes | with bedside clock mode |
| Calculator | Yes | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| SyncML | No | No |
| To-Do List | No | Yes |
| BREW | No | No |
| Games | Yes | Yes |
| Headset Jack (2.5 mm) | No | No |
| Push-To-Talk | No | No |
| Wireless Carrier | T-Mobile | AT&T T-Mobile |
| Networks | GSM 850 / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900 WCDMA 1700 / WCDMA 2100 | GSM 850 / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900 |
| Physical design | Slide Internal Antenna | Bar Internal Antenna |
| GPS | A-GPS supports LBS, includes Google Maps with Street View | supports LBS (BlackBerry Maps) |
| Supports enlarging text | No | yes |
| Languages supported | English only | Some versions support multiple languages |
| Vibrate mode | Yes | Yes |
| Text messaging (SMS) | 2-Way: Yes | Yes |
| Side buttons | volume on left / camera on right | Yes |
| Picture messaging | No | No |
| Voice recorder | No | Yes |
| Operating System | Android | Proprietary |
| Infrared | No | No |
| Data network | Technology: HSDPA 7.2 | Technology: EDGE |
| Auto-complete suggestions for text | No | No |
| Wi-Fi support | Version(s): 802.11 b,g | Version(s): 802.11 b/g supports WPA, WPA2, UMA |
| Java support | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | Layout: QWERTY | Layout: QWERTY backlit |
| Battery Information | 1150 mAh LiIon | 1400 mAh LiIon |
| Estimated Battery Life (Talk time) | 5.8 hours max. (350 minutes) | 5.5 hours max. (330 minutes) |
| Estimated Battery Life (Standby) | 402 hours max. (16.8 days) WCDMA mode | 360 hours max. (15 days) |
| Screen Type | LCD (Color TFT/TFD) | LCD (Color TFT/TFD) |
| Screen Resolution | 320 x 480 pixels | 480 x 360 pixels |
| Screen Colors | 65,536 (16-bit) with color dithering | 65,536 (16-bit) |
| Screen size | 3.2" diagonal | 2.4" diagonal |
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