HTC Dream
#7775
Samsung M920 Transform
#7345Category Breakdown
HTC Dream
Samsung M920 Transform
Performance
41.652.4
Camera
39.639.6
Display
22.116.0
Battery
11.915.2
Build
14.916.4
Connectivity
17.625.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.419.4
Summary
- The HTC Dream, released in 2009, features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Samsung M920 Transform, launched in 2010, 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 processor and 192MB RAM, whereas the Transform offers an 800 MHz CPU with 512MB RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Transform's software is more advanced with Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.2, compared to the Dream's Android 1.6.
- The Transform also has a larger battery capacity of 1500 mAh compared to the Dream's 1150 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Build quality is similar, with the Dream being slightly heavier and thicker than the Transform, and the Transform includes a headphone jack, which the Dream lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Dream
Samsung M920 Transform
General
Release Date
2009
2010
Announced
2009
2010
Description
N/A
For Sprint
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7201A
N/A
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
800MHz Samsung S3C6410
GPU
Adreno 130
N/A
Memory
192MB RAM, 256MB
512MB 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
LED flash
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
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 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)
117 x 61 x 15 mm (4.61 x 2.40 x 0.59 in)
Weight
158 g
152 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.07 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body)
0.75 W/kg (head) 0.82 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
3.0, A2DP
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 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity