HTC Dream
#6696
LG Thrive P506
#6708Category Breakdown
HTC Dream
LG Thrive P506
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, released in 2009, features a heavier build at 158g and thicker dimensions compared to the lighter and slimmer LG Thrive P506, which weighs 91g and has a more compact profile.
- Both devices have a 3.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution, but the Thrive offers a broader color range with 256K colors versus the Dream's 65K.
- In terms of performance, the Thrive is equipped with a faster 600 MHz CPU and a more capable GPU, resulting in better overall performance than the Dream's 528 MHz CPU.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera with autofocus, but neither has optical image stabilization or a front-facing camera.
- The Thrive also has a larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the Dream's 1150 mAh, providing potentially longer usage time.
- The software experience differs as the Dream runs on Android 1.6, while the Thrive operates on a more advanced Android 2.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Dream
LG Thrive P506
General
Release Date
2009
2011, April 17
Announced
2009
2011
Description
N/A
For AT&T
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
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 200
Memory
192MB RAM, 256MB
160MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
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
Yes
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)
114 x 59 x 13 mm (4.49 x 2.32 x 0.51 in)
Weight
158 g
91 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
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
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes