The Nexus One is an HTC phone, because the Nexus line of phones are a _Google_ brand, which switches manufacturer (and follow on from the G1). The Galaxy line

The Nexus One is an HTC phone, because the Nexus line of phones are a _Google_ brand, which switches manufacturer (and follow on from the G1). The Galaxy line is Samsung's brand. Obviously, the two brands have crossed over a couple of times.