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HTC Dream

HTC Dream

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Motorola MOTOSMART MIX XT550

Motorola MOTOSMART MIX XT550

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Category Breakdown

HTC Dream
Motorola MOTOSMART MIX XT550
Performance
41.659.4
Camera
39.639.6
Display
22.133.2
Battery
11.916.9
Build
14.90.2
Connectivity
17.629.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.423.6

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

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, AF
3.15 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
VGA

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo 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 & Safety

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

Colors

Black
Blak/White

Foldable

SAR

1.07 W/kg (head)     1.20 W/kg (body)
N/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

No
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass