HTC Dream
#6696
HTC Magic
#5540Category Breakdown
HTC Dream
HTC Magic
Performance
61.864.0
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.054.7
Summary
- The HTC Dream and HTC Magic both feature a 3.2-inch TFT display with identical resolutions and pixel densities, but the Magic is lighter and slimmer, enhancing its build quality.
- In terms of performance, the Magic has more RAM and storage, which may contribute to a smoother software experience, although both run on Android 1.6.
- The camera specifications are the same, with a 3.15 MP rear camera and no front camera, but the Magic can record video at a slightly higher resolution.
- The battery capacity of the Magic is also larger at 1340 mAh compared to the Dream's 1150 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Overall, the HTC Magic presents incremental improvements in performance and battery life while maintaining similar display and camera capabilities.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Dream
HTC Magic
General
Release Date
2009
2009
Announced
2009
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 65K 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 MSM7201A
Qualcomm MSM7200A
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 130
Memory
192MB RAM, 256MB
288MB RAM, 512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1340 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1340 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)
113 x 55 x 13.7 mm (4.45 x 2.17 x 0.54 in)
Weight
158 g
118.5 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 7.2/2 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 (headset support only)
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 1.6 (Donut)
OS Version
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No