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T-Mobile G2 vs. myTouch 3G Slide

Wirefly Learn » Resources » Cell Phone Comparisons

September 3rd, 2010

Notice: The following specs for the T-Mobile G2 are unconfirmed. This comparison will be updated as official specs become available.

Key Differences

User Interface: The myTouch 3G Slide by HTC offers HTC’s Espresso user interface (similar to HTC Sense) while the G2 is running a stock version of the Google Experience. HTC Espresso differs from stock Android in a number of ways, including the homescreen widgets available, appearance and some Android enhancements characteristic of Espresso including, for example, features such as the ability to change widgets and shortcuts based on location (if you’re at work, for example, the device can display one pre-set home screen layout — and at home, another) . Overall, however, the core functionality of Android remains the same on both devices, and the choice between the two interfaces is one of personal preference.
Operating system: The T-Mobile G2 is running Android 2.2. With Android 2.2, the G2 offers support for Adobe Flash 10.1 along with mobile hotspot abilities and a potentially speedier user experience. The myTouch 3G Slide is running Android 2.1, and is without these added features characteristic of Android 2.2 until it receives its own update to Android 2.2.
HSPA +: The T-Mobile G2 offers connectivity to T-Mobile’s next generation HSPA+ network, allowing the device to reach super-fast download speeds approaching or exceeding 4G speeds (3 – 6 mbps average). The myTouch 3G Slide is limited to standard 3G connectivity.
Power: The T-Mobile G2 by HTC is equipped with an 800 MHz processor and 512MB of RAM. The myTouch 3G Slide is powered by a slower 600 MHz processor, but offers an equivalent 512 MB RAM. In day-to-day activities such as web browsing or checking email, the difference in processing speed between the two devices won’t be significantly noticeable, but may make a difference for power users.
Display: The T-Mobile G2 has a sizable 3.7-inch display, while the myTouch 3G Slide has a somewhat smaller, lower resolution display. The G2′s additional screen real estate will make for a better web browsing and video viewing experience, although both devices are very capable of both activities.
Storage space: Right out of the box, the myTouch 3G Slide offers 8GB of storage space by way of a pre-installed microSD card. While unconfirmed as of this comparison, the T-Mobile G2 by HTC will likely have 4GB of on-board storage space, as well as a pre-installed 8GB microSD card. Accordingly, the the G2 offers 4GB of additional storage space without the need to purchase a higher capacity microSD card.

Side-By-Side Comparison


	T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide	T-Mobile G2 by HTC

Wirefly’s Price (as of publish date)	$39.99	TBA
Carrier	T-Mobile	T-Mobile
Operating System	Android 2.1	Android 2.2
Interface	HTC Espresso	Google Experience (stock)
Display	3.4-inch TFT, 320 x 480 Pixels	3.7-inch S-TFT, 480×800
Data Speed	3G	3G HSPA+
Global Roaming	Yes	Yes
WiFi	802.11 b/g	802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 2.1	Bluetooth 2.1
GPS	aGPS	aGPS
Mobile Hotspot	No	Yes
Camera	5-megapixel, autofocus & LED flash	5-megapixel, autofocus & LED flash
Front-facing Camera	No	No
Video Capture	Yes	Yes; HD 720P (30 fps)
HD Output	No	No
Apps	Android Market	Android Market
Adobe Flash Support	Adobe Flash Lite	Adobe Flash 10.1
Storage Space	8GB pre-installed microSD card; Support for up to 32GB microSD card	4GB on-board; 8GB microSD card pre-installed
Keyboard	Virtual & physical QWERTY	Virtual & physical QWERTY
Battery	Up to 6.7 hours talk time; up to 286 hours standby	Up to 6.5 hours talk time; up to 420 hours standby
Processor	ARM11, 600 MHz	Qualcomm Scorpion MSM7230, 800 MHz
Memory	RAM: 512MB	RAM: 512MB
Microsoft Outlook Support	Yes	Yes
View Word Docs	Yes	Yes
Weight	5.8 oz	6.5 oz
Dimensions	2.37″ x 4.55″ x 0.6″	2.40″ x 4.70″ x 0.6″