HTC Dream
#6696
HTC Explorer
#5289Category Breakdown
HTC Dream
HTC Explorer
Performance
61.865.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.055.1
Summary
- The HTC Dream, released in 2009, features a solid build with dimensions of 117.7 x 55.7 x 17.1 mm and weighs 158g, while the HTC Explorer, launched in 2011, is more compact at 102.8 x 57.2 x 12.9 mm and lighter at 108g.
- Both devices have a 3.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution, but the Explorer supports 256K colors compared to the Dream's 65K.
- In terms of performance, the Explorer is superior with a 600 MHz CPU and 512MB RAM, while the Dream has a 528 MHz CPU and 192MB RAM.
- Both cameras are 3.15 MP without OIS, but the Explorer can record video at 480p.
- The Explorer also has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1230mAh compared to the Dream's 1150mAh.
- Software-wise, the Dream runs Android 1.6, while the Explorer benefits from Android 2.3 with Sense UI 3.5, enhancing the overall user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Dream
HTC Explorer
General
Release Date
2009
2011
Announced
2009
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as HTC Pico
Display
Size
3.2"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K 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 MSM7201A
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz Cortex A5
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 200
Memory
192MB RAM, 256MB
512MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1230 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
117.7 x 55.7 x 17.1 mm (4.63 x 2.19 x 0.67 in)
102.8 x 57.2 x 12.9 mm (4.05 x 2.25 x 0.51 in)
Weight
158 g
108 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Active Black, Active Navy, Metallic Black, Metallic Navy
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 3.5
OS Version
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 3.5
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes