HTC Dream
#6696
NIU Niutek 3.5B
#5296Category Breakdown
HTC Dream
NIU Niutek 3.5B
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 NIU Niutek 3.5B, from 2013, has a slightly larger 3.5-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 has 192MB of RAM, whereas the Niutek offers a more capable 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU with 512MB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Niutek can record video at 30fps, while the Dream's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Niutek's battery capacity is higher at 1300mAh compared to the Dream's 1150mAh.
- Software-wise, the Dream runs on Android 1.6, while the Niutek operates on Android 2.3, providing a more updated experience.
- Build quality favors the Niutek, which is lighter at 92g and has a slimmer profile compared to the Dream's 158g weight and bulkier dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Dream
NIU Niutek 3.5B
General
Release Date
2009
2013
Announced
2009
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 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
Spreadtrum SC6820
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 130
Mali-400
Memory
192MB RAM, 256MB
512MB 256MB 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
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
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)
113.6 x 62 x 13.8 mm (4.47 x 2.44 x 0.54 in)
Weight
158 g
92 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
3.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
A-GPS only
Software
Operating System
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes