This is the be all, end all of Android smartphones. Despite the Google Nexus One, the Motorola Droid is still considered to be a fantastic smartphone that’s, in some cases, better than the updated Nexus One. This was Motorola’s first major launch after a long time, and it showed with full marketing support from Verizon. It shook the industry and put Android on the map for the world to take notice.

CNET writes, “The Motorola Droid boasts a gorgeous display and the benefits of Android 2.0, including a faster Web browser, Google Maps Navigation app, and better messaging and contact management. It also offers excellent call quality, long talk time, and improved speed over previous Android devices.”

However, “The QWERTY keyboard feels flat and the dialpad control is restricted to the home screen. Music and video capabilities still trail behind the competition. Dual-mode functionality for world-roaming capabilities would have been a nice addition. The Droid does not support Bluetooth voice dialing.”

In conclusion, “Despite some design issues and a couple of missing features, the Motorola Droid is the most powerful and fastest Google Android device to date. It fully embraces the openness of the Android platform and offers Verizon customers a smartphone that certainly rivals the other touch-screen devices on the market.”