HTC Dream
#7775
Nokia Asha 303
#7577Category Breakdown
HTC Dream
Nokia Asha 303
Performance
41.649.8
Camera
39.611.3
Display
22.133.2
Battery
11.913.1
Build
14.915.7
Connectivity
17.624.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.418.3
Summary
- The HTC Dream, released in 2009, features a larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Nokia Asha 303, released in 2011, has a smaller 2.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the HTC Dream is powered by a 528 MHz CPU and has 192MB of RAM, whereas the Asha 303 has a more capable 1.0 GHz CPU with 170MB of RAM.
- Both devices have similar camera specifications, with the HTC Dream at 3.15 MP and the Asha 303 at 3.2 MP, but the Asha offers video recording at 480p.
- The Asha 303 also has a slightly larger battery capacity of 1300 mAh compared to the Dream's 1150 mAh, contributing to potentially better longevity.
- Build quality favors the Asha 303, which is lighter at 99g and slimmer at 13.9 mm, while the Dream weighs 158g and measures 17.1 mm thick.
- The software experience differs significantly, with the HTC Dream running Android 1.6, while the Asha 303 utilizes a proprietary OS, offering a different user interface and app ecosystem.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Dream
Nokia Asha 303
General
Release Date
2009
2011
Announced
2009
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
2.6"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7201A
N/A
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 130
N/A
Memory
192MB RAM, 256MB
170MB (100MB user available), 256MB ROM, 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
fixed focus
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery (BP-3L)
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)
116.5 x 55.7 x 13.9 mm, 72 cc (4.59 x 2.19 x 0.55 in)
Weight
158 g
99 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Red, Graphite, Silver White, Aqua, Green, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.07 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body)
1.16 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 10.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 1.6 (Donut)
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
N/A