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HTC Dream

HTC Dream

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LG Optimus M

LG Optimus M

#6715

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