T-Mobile G1 Faster Than iPhone 3G

An anonymous reader writes "CNET UK have run some very simple in-house tests comparing the T-Mobile G1's 3G connection against the iPhone 3G's. Result? The G1 loaded Web pages almost twice as fast as the iPhone's. Of course, the test only applies to the CNET UK offices if you're being scientific about it, as stated, but it's still impressive nevertheless."

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[jollyreaper]

Apps written expressly for the iphone run faster than the java apps on the G1.

I can't really afford either phone right now which is just as well because I don't know which one I like more. The iPhone is slick, has nice integration but Apple also locks down 3rd party apps. The G1 represents more freedom but is newer than the iPhone and so has more kinks to work out by the time they get to the G2.

My biggest hope is not just that competition between these phones improves hardware features and functionality, they can also do something to break the backs of the mobile carrier monopoly. The profit-sharing for the iPhone store is as revolutionary as the phone itself, not to mention it's a far friendlier platform to develop for versus previous phones. But damn, the monthly bills on these phones is disgusting.