Category Breakdown
HTC Dream
Huawei U8350 Boulder
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 features a larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Huawei U8350 Boulder has a smaller 2.6-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU, but the Boulder has more RAM at 512MB compared to the Dream's 192MB, which may enhance multitasking.
- The camera on both phones is similar, with the Dream at 3.15 MP and the Boulder at 3.2 MP, and neither has optical image stabilization.
- The Boulder has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1200 mAh compared to the Dream's 1150 mAh.
- In terms of software, the Dream runs on Android 1.6, while the Boulder is equipped with Android 2.2, offering a more updated software experience.
- The Dream is heavier at 158g compared to the Boulder’s 105g, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Dream
Huawei U8350 Boulder
General
Release Date
2009
2011
Announced
2009
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
2.6"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 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 MSM7225 Snapdragon S1
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 130
No
Memory
192MB RAM, 256MB
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.2 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP, AF
3.2 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
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 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)
115 x 62.8 x 9.9 mm (4.53 x 2.47 x 0.39 in)
Weight
158 g
105 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 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
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
OS Version
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes

