Category Breakdown
HTC Dream
Motorola MOTOSMART MIX XT550
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 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Motorola MOTOSMART MIX XT550, from 2012, has a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Dream is powered by a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 192MB of RAM, whereas the MOTOSMART MIX offers an 800 MHz Cortex-A5 CPU and 512MB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but neither offers optical image stabilization or a front-facing camera.
- The battery capacity of the Dream is 1150 mAh, compared to the MOTOSMART MIX’s 1735 mAh, indicating longer usage time for the latter.
- The software experience differs as well, with the Dream running Android 1.6 and the MOTOSMART MIX on Android 2.3.6, which includes improved features and performance.
- Build quality is also notable, with the Dream being heavier at 158g and thicker at 17.1mm compared to the lighter and slimmer MOTOSMART MIX at 131.5g and 11.9mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Dream
Motorola MOTOSMART MIX XT550
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2009
2012
Description
N/A
For China
Display
Size
3.2"
4"
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 (~144 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 MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
800 MHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 200
Memory
192MB RAM, 256MB
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
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1735 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1735 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)
118 x 67.3 x 11.9 mm (4.65 x 2.65 x 0.47 in)
Weight
158 g
131.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Blak/White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
Yes
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

