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T-Mobile G1

T-Mobile G1
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alaScore 85

1580 reviews

Apr, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1580 reviews of T-Mobile G1. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People really like the size and design. The portability and performance are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the reception and reliability. Comments about the price and connectivity are different.

usability, performance, portability, design, size

battery, camera, sound, reliability, reception

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the T-Mobile G1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for T-Mobile G1

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of T-Mobile G1 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the size and camera. The design and performance are also appreciated. The battery and portability get less positive opinions.

usability, performance, design, camera, size

portability, battery

90% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for T-Mobile G1

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 53 user reviews of T-Mobile G1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Comments about the battery and reception are generally positive. The performance and reliability also get good feedback. Opinions are divided on the portability. There are some negative comments about the camera and size.

usability, reliability, performance, reception, battery

size, camera

62% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2025

Expert review by : John Brandon (techradar.com)

T-Mobile G1 review

 

The Googlephone is superb, and it's the second-best phone of 2008

Excellent GPS and mapping Android is amazing Slide out keyboard HSDPA support a boon

Not as snazzy as the iPhone Screen could do with some improvement Not too many apps available (yet)

The iPhone is still the champ. Yet, as they say in the Visa ads, for everything else, there's the G1. It is a top mobile performer.

Mar, 2009
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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

T-Mobile G1 with Google mobile phone

 

Smartphones have come along way from the early days of Palm, so can Google and T-Mobile crack it with the G1? Pocket-lint was given a phone ahead of the launch to find out. So should you ditch your current mobile and sign up? If you class yourself as a...

Open platform OS, HSDPA

Handset isn't the sexiest you'll have seen, no headphones socket, issues with Google Apps email, no onscreen keyboard

So should you ditch your current mobile and sign up? If you class yourself as a consumer, most definitely not. The handset will have you laughed at down the pub and the lack of an onscreen keyboard, poor design and overall clunkiness will mean that...

Oct, 2008
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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

T-Mobile G1 with Google mobile phone - First Look

 

The first Android phone is here, but will it challenge the iPhone or BlackBerrys of this world? Pocket-lint was given the new handset while the launch of the new handset was taking place in the US. Big, geeky, and plenty of potential are the thoughts...

Open platform OS, HSDPA

Handset isn't the sexiest you'll have seen, no cut and paste, no Flash video support, no flash for the camera, no dedicated headphone jack

Sep, 2008
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Expert review by : Will Head (techadvisor.co.uk)

Video: T-Mobile G1 'Google phone' review

 

PC Advisor takes a look at the T-Mobile G1, the first Google Android mobile phone. Does the G1 and Google's mobile phone operating system have what it takes to…

Nov, 2008
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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Stuff magazine

 

The world's first Android-powered phone has hit the UK. Does it leave us Google-eyed or searching for our iPhone?

A dream to use and a solid first Android mobile, but better Google phones await

Nov, 2008
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Expert review by : Editorial Team (recombu.com)

T-Mobile G1 Review

 

The G1 is the first phone to run Google's Android operating system, making it a hotly-awaited smartphone by geeks around the world. It offers a...

The G1 is a powerful handset that certainly shows off the potential of Google’s Android software, but it feels very much like a first-generation phone. The keyboard and touchscreen combination is flexible, though, and the way it works with Google’s...

Oct, 2008
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Expert review by : Dan Nystedt (techadvisor.co.uk)

T-Mobile G1 review

 

Based on the G95 core, nVidia's budget 9400 GT graphics card comes with a significantly compromised set of specifications, so as to hit an attractive sub-£40 price tag.

While showing plenty of promise, the overall user experience of the T-Mobile G1 is a little wanting in some key areas, especially when compared to the current reference. Many of the foibles may be credited to the hardware rather than user interface....

Sep, 2008
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Expert review by : James Holland (electricpig.co.uk)

T-Mobile G1

 

Much fuss was made about the T-Mobile G1 on its release, not least because it was the first mobile phone to be unveiled using the fabled Google OS Android. And, like a good meatball sandwich that's overflowing with sauce, it doesn't disappoint.

The Android interface is excellent and has endless App possibilities

The peanut-sized battery is disappointing

The Androids are coming! The G1 is the first mobile to sport Google's OS, and it does a pretty good job. Subsequent

Jun, 2009
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Expert review by (letsgomobile.org)

T-Mobile G1 Android review

 

Google software is something that has been eagerly anticipated by many. For the first time in the history of mobile telephony, the operating system has become more important than the actual handset itself. T-Mobile's G1 is the first mobile phone that...

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by : Steve (tracyandmatt.co.uk)

T-Mobile G1 review

 

I don't like the phone design itself, as I have said, I really like the uniqueness of the OS, given time, with even more development of the programs and the addition of this system on a better looking and more useable phone this will be a great move...

Mar, 2009
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