Category Breakdown
HTC Dream
LG Optimus M
Performance
61.861.8
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.054.0
Summary
- The HTC Dream and LG Optimus M both feature a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Optimus M has a slightly faster 600 MHz CPU compared to the Dream's 528 MHz, though both have comparable RAM capacities.
- Both devices are equipped with a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Optimus M supports video recording at 480p, while the Dream does not specify video capabilities.
- The battery capacity of the Optimus M is 1500 mAh, offering a longer usage time than the Dream's 1150 mAh.
- The software experience differs, with the Dream running Android 1.6 and the Optimus M on Android 2.2, providing the latter with more features and improvements.
- Build quality is similar, with the Dream being slightly heavier and thicker than the Optimus M.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Dream
LG Optimus M
General
Release Date
2009
2010
Announced
2009
2010
Description
N/A
For MetroPCS
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
N/A
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz
GPU
Adreno 130
N/A
Memory
192MB RAM, 256MB
150MB
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
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p
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)
116 x 56 x 16 mm (4.57 x 2.20 x 0.63 in)
Weight
158 g
153 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB
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

