BLU Magic
#5301
HTC Dream
#6696Category Breakdown
BLU Magic
HTC Dream
Performance
65.561.8
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.154.0
Summary
- The BLU Magic and HTC Dream both feature a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, but the BLU Magic supports 256K colors compared to the HTC Dream's 65K colors, potentially offering better color representation.
- In terms of performance, the BLU Magic is equipped with a Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 chipset and 512MB RAM, while the HTC Dream has a Qualcomm MSM7201A chipset with 192MB RAM, giving the BLU Magic an advantage in multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the HTC Dream includes autofocus, which may enhance photo quality.
- The BLU Magic has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1450mAh compared to the HTC Dream's 1150mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- The BLU Magic runs on Android 2.2 (Froyo), while the HTC Dream operates on an earlier version, Android 1.6 (Donut), which may limit software features and app compatibility.
- Lastly, the BLU Magic is lighter and slimmer than the HTC Dream, contributing to a more compact feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Magic
HTC Dream
General
Release Date
2011
2009
Announced
2011
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
512MB 256MB RAM
192MB RAM, 256MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@18fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
1150 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
111 x 58 x 13.5 mm (4.37 x 2.28 x 0.53 in)
117.7 x 55.7 x 17.1 mm (4.63 x 2.19 x 0.67 in)
Weight
N/A
158 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 1.6 (Donut)
OS Version
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No