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Ask HN: Where can I find a full list of Android phones that I can use with AT&T

by donohoe·16y ago·5 comments·view on hn ↗

So I'm dropping my iPhone (well hoping too) given all the crap thats emerged over the last few months. I've been an Apple fanboy for decades (started programming on a Commodore 64 and Apple IIe) and I hold them to a higher standard.

Anyway, thats not the point so I'll skip that rant...

I'm stuck with AT&T due to Family Plan, contract, and my wife who loves her iPhone.

So I'm aware of the two Android phones that AT&T has and not that impressed (Aero, Backflip - no thanks). I received the Verizon Droid and the Sprint HTC EVO at Google IO and very very impressed with the hardware and polish of both.

Anyone know where I can find a definitive list of available Android phones that are compatible with AT&T's network?

I figure I can sell the two phones to make up the cost of a unsubsidized phone and enjoy sweet Android love.

(And yes, I did google but to no avail)

Thanks...

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I'm in the somewhat of same situation as you. My contract is up for renewal this June and getting an Android phone is on the top of my list. The best option I have found so far is the Samsung Galaxy S. It is reported to come to all the major U.S. carriers and is already for sale in Europe. The screen on it is amazing and it has the new 1GHz Hummingbird CPU.

Specs: http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/03/24/samsung-introduces-a...

Reported release: http://blogs.forbes.com/velocity/2010/04/14/a-royal-flush-fo...

I really hope this phone comes out soon.

Did more looking, two options emerging:

(1) Get a Nexus One as its AT&T compatible but now I'm worried that hardware is a little dated... thoughts?

(2) This seem to be the best AT&T phone option: http://bit.ly/9ncRTM

I have a Nexus One and it's hardware is not dated.

HTC Evo is about to be launched but the only advantage it has is that it has a front-facing camera and larger screen. There's 4G but only for select market. It also has Sense UI which means you won't get the latest Android version easily.

Nexus One will always get the latest version of Android because it has the stock ANdroid UI. It will be the 1st phone to get 2.2/Froyo in a few weeks.

HTC Incredible, HTC Desire and the Nexus One are virtually the same hardware. There are a few differences between them but they are minor. See HTC Hero / Droid Eris situation.

FYI the N1 is likely to get updates first as it runs stock Android and is Google's baby. Even the HTC Evo won't get Froyo for a while due to Sense.

I have a Nexus One on AT&T - the hardware still feels top-notch at this point. Doesn't feel slow or behind at all. The camera's pretty great.