Category Breakdown
HTC Dream
LG Optimus One P500
Performance
41.641.5
Camera
39.611.8
Display
22.133.2
Battery
11.915.2
Build
14.917.5
Connectivity
17.623.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.417.0
Summary
- The HTC Dream and LG Optimus One P500 both feature a 3.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution, but the Optimus One offers a higher color depth of 256K compared to the Dream's 65K.
- In terms of performance, the Optimus One has a more powerful Snapdragon S1 chipset with a 600 MHz CPU, while the Dream is equipped with a 528 MHz ARM 11 processor.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Optimus One can record video at 480p, whereas the Dream's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The battery capacity of the Optimus One is larger at 1500 mAh compared to the Dream's 1150 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- The software experience differs as the Dream runs Android 1.6, while the Optimus One comes with Android 2.2, upgradable to 2.3, offering a more modern interface and features.
- Build quality-wise, the Dream is heavier and thicker, while the Optimus One is lighter and slimmer, with a wider range of color options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Dream
LG Optimus One P500
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7201A
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 200
Memory
192MB RAM, 256MB
170MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@18fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
Dimensions
117.7 x 55.7 x 17.1 mm (4.63 x 2.19 x 0.67 in)
113.5 x 59 x 13.3 mm (4.47 x 2.32 x 0.52 in)
Weight
158 g
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, wine, titan, blue, silver, purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.07 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body)
0.45 W/kg (head) 0.37 W/kg (body)
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, 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

