HTC Dream
#6696
Motorola CHARM
#5311Category Breakdown
HTC Dream
Motorola CHARM
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 features a larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Motorola CHARM's 2.8-inch display at 320 x 240 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Dream is equipped with a 528 MHz CPU and 192MB of RAM, while the CHARM has a more powerful 600 MHz CPU and 512MB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the CHARM can record video at 24fps, whereas the Dream's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Dream has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1150 mAh compared to the CHARM's 1130 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging options.
- The build quality of the CHARM is more compact and lighter at 110g, while the Dream is bulkier at 158g.
- Software-wise, the Dream runs on Android 1.6, whereas the CHARM operates on Android 2.1, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Dream
Motorola CHARM
General
Release Date
2009
2010
Announced
2009
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7201A
TI OMAP 3410
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Adreno 130
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
192MB RAM, 256MB
512MB RAM; 512MB
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
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1130 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1130 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)
98.4 x 67.2 x 11.4 mm, 75 cc (3.87 x 2.65 x 0.45 in)
Weight
158 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Golden Bronze, Cabernet
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
2.0, 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)
OS Version
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes