Category Breakdown
HTC Dream
Motorola Defy Mini XT321
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, released in 2009, features a sturdy build with dimensions of 117.7 x 55.7 x 17.1 mm and weighs 158g, while the Motorola Defy Mini XT321, launched in 2012, is more compact at 109 x 58.5 x 13 mm and lighter, although its weight is unspecified.
- Both devices have a 3.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution, but the Defy Mini supports 256K colors compared to the Dream's 65K.
- In terms of performance, the Defy Mini is superior with a 600 MHz CPU and 512MB RAM, compared to the Dream's 528 MHz CPU and 192MB RAM.
- Both cameras are 3.15 MP, but the Defy Mini can record video at 480p@30fps, while the Dream's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Defy Mini also has a larger 1650mAh battery compared to the Dream's 1150mAh.
- Software-wise, the Dream runs on Android 1.6, while the Defy Mini operates on Android 2.3.6, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Dream
Motorola Defy Mini XT321
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2009
2012
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7201A
Qualcomm MSM7225A-1 Snapdragon S1
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 200
Memory
192MB RAM, 256MB
512MB 512MB RAM
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
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1650 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)
109 x 58.5 x 13 mm (4.29 x 2.30 x 0.51 in)
Weight
158 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes

