HTC Dream
#6696
NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209
#5537Category Breakdown
HTC Dream
NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209
Performance
61.864.0
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.054.7
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 3G 3.5 N209, launched in 2012, has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Dream is equipped with a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 192MB RAM, whereas the Niutek boasts a more powerful 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and 256MB RAM, resulting in better overall performance.
- Both devices have similar rear cameras at 3.15 MP for the Dream and 3.2 MP for the Niutek, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The Niutek has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1200 mAh compared to the Dream's 1150 mAh, which may provide marginally better battery life.
- The software experience differs significantly, with the Dream running Android 1.6 and the Niutek on Android 4.0, offering a more modern user interface and features.
- Build quality is comparable, though the Niutek is lighter at 71g compared to the Dream's 158g, and it includes a headphone jack, which the Dream lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Dream
NIU Niutek 3G 3.5 N209
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2009
2012
Description
N/A
Single SIM: N219Dual SIM: N209
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
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 130
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
192MB RAM, 256MB
256MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.2 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP, AF
3.2 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
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1200 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)
117 x 63 x 12 mm (4.61 x 2.48 x 0.47 in)
Weight
158 g
71 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 / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes