The HTC Magic is the latest successor to the Google G1. The Magic is also called the G2 as it is the latest Android phone from Google. Vodafone has managed to get exclusive carrier rights to this new internet-focused phone and that means you only get the phone on their network. T-Mobile was the provider of the first Android phone, the G1. The slider keyboard isn’t found on HTC Magic, but it does have a touchscreen keyboard and runs the latest version of Android, codenamed “cupcake.”
The latest version, the HTC Magic, has many bug fixes, a wide variety of new features and improvements, but some still prefer the traditional G1 due to the missing keyboard feature in its latest version. Actually, it depends on the choice and preference of the user.
The Google G2 does not have the physical QWERTY keyboard, but instead has an on-screen QWERTY keyboard known as Cupcake. Due to this, the thickness and weight of the HTC Magic is reduced, making it look sleek, elegant and stylish. The only similarity in terms of appearance between the two models is the chin at the bottom. This protects the phones from scratches.
Since the Magic has no physical keyboard, its weight is reduced to 118.5 grams while the HTC G1 weighed 158 grams. But it is observed that many people still prefer the G1 for its physical keyboard.
The original model did not have the video recording and playback function that is now available on HTC Magic, although it only supports 3GPP and MPGE4. If you think black is ugly then go for the Magic because it has a glossy finish and is white in color.
The screen size is the same on both models: 3.2 inches. Both have a 3.2 megapixel camera that offers quite clear images. Wi-Fi support and Bluetooth stereo are supported by both models. Gmail is improved in HTC Magic version, the rest like Google maps, Gtalk and Google contacts are the same. You should know that Android has the facility to keep your contacts synchronized throughout Google and this option is the main advantage in both models.
The dimension of the original G1 is 117×55.7×17.1mm, but the Magic is a smaller version with dimensions of 113x55x13.65mm, making it slimmer and more beautiful. The HTC Magic also has a trackball to navigate the entire screen.
Battery life is the same on both models, but standby time is longer on the HTC G2 model. Talk time is also over 6 hours on the advanced model. The G sensor is included 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.
Both models are unique in their own way with a bit of a software upgrade to the newest version i.e. HTC Magic. The choice is ultimately with the user of the phone.
