HTC Dream
#6696
Huawei U8500 IDEOS X2
#5304Category Breakdown
HTC Dream
Huawei U8500 IDEOS X2
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 and Huawei U8500 IDEOS X2 both feature a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, but the U8500 offers a wider color range with 256K colors compared to the Dream's 65K.
- In terms of performance, the U8500 has double the RAM at 512MB, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the U8500 supports video recording at CIF@15fps, while the Dream's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The battery capacity is identical at 1150mAh, but the U8500 is slightly lighter at 115g compared to the Dream's 158g.
- The software experience differs as the Dream runs on Android 1.6, while the U8500 starts with Android 2.1 and can be upgraded to 2.2, providing a more modern user interface and features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Dream
Huawei U8500 IDEOS X2
General
Release Date
2009
2010
Announced
2009
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
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
N/A
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
528 MHz
GPU
Adreno 130
N/A
Memory
192MB RAM, 256MB
512MB 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
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
CIF@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1150 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1150 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)
112 x 58 x 12.8 mm (4.41 x 2.28 x 0.50 in)
Weight
158 g
115 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black/Silver
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 (Android v2.2)
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 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
OS Version
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes