HTC Dream
#6696
Huawei U8230
#5541Category Breakdown
HTC Dream
Huawei U8230
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 features a smaller 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Huawei U8230 has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but supports 256K colors, offering better color depth.
- Both devices are powered by similar 528 MHz ARM 11 processors and have Adreno 130 GPUs, but the U8230 has more RAM at 256MB compared to the Dream's 192MB, potentially enhancing performance.
- Both cameras are 3.15 MP with autofocus, but the U8230 lacks video capabilities, similar to the Dream.
- The U8230's battery capacity is higher at 1500 mAh compared to the Dream's 1150 mAh, likely providing better longevity.
- In terms of software, the Dream runs on Android 1.6, while the U8230 benefits from a newer Android 2.1, which may offer a more refined user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Dream
Huawei U8230
General
Release Date
2009
2009
Announced
2009
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3.5"
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 (~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 MSM7200A
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 130
Memory
192MB RAM, 256MB
256MB 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, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 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)
117 x 63 x 14 mm (4.61 x 2.48 x 0.55 in)
Weight
158 g
N/A
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
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
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
OS Version
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No