Acer beTouch E400
#7588
HTC Dream
#7775Category Breakdown
Acer beTouch E400
HTC Dream
Performance
42.941.6
Camera
39.639.6
Display
27.122.1
Battery
11.411.9
Build
0.214.9
Connectivity
25.117.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.217.4
Summary
- The Acer beTouch E400 and HTC Dream both feature a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, but the beTouch offers a wider color range with 256K colors compared to the Dream's 65K.
- In terms of performance, the beTouch is equipped with a slightly faster 600 MHz CPU and 256MB of RAM, while the Dream has a 528 MHz CPU and 192MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but neither offers optical image stabilization or a front camera.
- The beTouch has a smaller 1090 mAh battery compared to the Dream's 1150 mAh, which may impact longevity.
- The beTouch runs on Android 2.1 (Eclair), providing a more updated software experience than the Dream's Android 1.6 (Donut).
- Build-wise, the beTouch is lighter at 125g, while the Dream is heavier at 158g and has a bulkier design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer beTouch E400
HTC Dream
General
Release Date
2010
2009
Announced
2010
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3.2"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7201A
CPU
600 MHz ARM 11
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 130
Memory
256MB RAM, 512MB
192MB RAM, 256MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1090 mAh
1150 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1090 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
115 x 59.3 x 12 mm (4.53 x 2.33 x 0.47 in)
117.7 x 55.7 x 17.1 mm (4.63 x 2.19 x 0.67 in)
Weight
125 g
158 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Soft-touch Black, Ceramic White and Pearl Red with 3 exchangeable battery covers
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.07 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, compass