HTC Dream
#6696
Huawei Ascend Y
#5535Category Breakdown
HTC Dream
Huawei Ascend Y
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, released in 2009, features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Huawei Ascend Y, launched in 2012, has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Ascend Y is equipped with an 800 MHz Cortex-A5 processor compared to the Dream's 528 MHz ARM 11, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but neither includes optical image stabilization or a front-facing camera.
- The Ascend Y also has a larger 1400 mAh battery compared to the Dream's 1150 mAh, potentially providing longer usage time.
- The Dream runs on Android 1.6, while the Ascend Y operates on Android 2.3, offering a more updated software experience.
- The Ascend Y is lighter at 125g versus the Dream's 158g, and it includes a headphone jack, which the Dream lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Dream
Huawei Ascend Y
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2009
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 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 MSM7625A Snapdragon S1
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
800 MHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 200
Memory
192MB RAM, 256MB
256MB RAM, 120MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
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
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
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)
116.8 x 61 x 11.7 mm (4.60 x 2.40 x 0.46 in)
Weight
158 g
125 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes