Nexus One Apps

Both smartphones use the Qualcomm 1GHz Snapdragon processor, but different operating systems — the Nexus One has Google Android, the HD2 has Windows Mobile. The smartphone use different web browsers, too, although PocketNow cheats a bit by using Opera Mobile on the HD2.

The tests are carried out over Wi-Fi and, perhaps unsurprisingly, the Nexus One is quicker at opening pages. The HD2 does seem to be quicker at zooming web pages though, but the Nexus One’s lack of multi-touch might account for the slow, fixed zoom that the on-screen button triggers.

There a few more interesting comparisons in the test and the video is well worth a watch if you fancy a new smartphone, but want to steer clear of Apple