Question

I am new in android development and want to buy an android phone for testing my applications,can any one suggest which one is the best,i gone through dis link http://www.talkandroid.com/android-forums/android-market-reviews/8128-best-device-android-development.html , but little bit confused.
Thanks

Answer 1

If you’re looking to test standard Android apps I would recommend a combination of any standard Android device and the Emulator. I suggest the emulator because ideally, you’ll want to test your app on as many versions, configurations, and screen sizes as possible and this is easiest using the Emulator. I also like using a real phone or tablet for hands on testing and because these are usually faster than the emulator.

If you’re looking to create a custom Android build then according to http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/device.html

If you want a SIM-unlocked phone, then you might consider either an
Android Dev Phone or the Google Nexus S. These are SIM-unlocked so
that you can use them on any GSM network using a SIM card. The Android
Dev Phones also feature an unlocked bootloader so you can install
custom system images (great for developing and installing custom
versions of the Android platform). To find a a place you can purchase
the Nexus S, visit google.com/phone. To purchase an Android Dev Phone,
see the Android Market site (requires a developer account).

But this is overkill for standard app development.