7 Reasons Why Samsung I7500 Android Phone Is Better Than the HTC G1

Samsung is finally coming out of the woods with its first Android phone, the I7500, more than one year after it joined the Open Handset Alliance.

Here's seven top reasons why it is better than the G1 and possibly the G2. More to come as we near the release date (that's in June).

(1) The I7500 comes with a flash

The G1 was criticised because it did not offer a flash in the first place. Like the iPhone, the G1 dismisses the flash as an unnecessary gimmick. Most of us would disagree though especially if you are a heavy snapper. There are no details as to the type of flash although we would like it to be Xenon one.

(2) It has a better camera

It comes with a 5-megapixel camera. And if the Samsung I7500 uses the same electronics as the Soul U900 - which was launched one year ago, then expect it to deliver impressive details. Have a look here. Let's hope that the I7500 packs the same autofocus system as well as a fine auto metering system.

(3) It is slimmer AND sexier

The I7500 reminds us of the U900 albeit with a much bigger screen. It is also slimmer than the iPhone (12.1mm) and the G1 (15.7mm) with a 11.9mm thickness. Furthermore, the design of the I7500 is far sexier than the Android G1 (although that's an entirely subjective point of view) with a stylish black body.