HTC Dream
#6696
Samsung M930 Transform Ultra
#5317Category Breakdown
HTC Dream
Samsung M930 Transform Ultra
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 Samsung M930 Transform Ultra, launched in 2011, has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but supports 256K colors.
- In terms of performance, the Dream is powered by a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 192MB RAM, whereas the Transform Ultra offers a more robust 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU with 952MB RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Transform Ultra can record video at 480p, while the Dream's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The battery capacity of the Transform Ultra is 1500mAh, surpassing the Dream's 1150mAh, which may lead to longer usage times.
- The Dream runs on Android 1.6, while the Transform Ultra operates on Android 2.3, providing a more updated software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Dream is heavier at 158g and thicker at 17.1mm compared to the lighter and slimmer Transform Ultra at 139g and 14mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Dream
Samsung M930 Transform Ultra
General
Release Date
2009
2011
Announced
2009
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3.5"
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 (~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
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 205
Memory
192MB RAM, 256MB
952MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
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
Yes
Video Recording
Yes
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
Dimensions
117.7 x 55.7 x 17.1 mm (4.63 x 2.19 x 0.67 in)
116 x 61 x 14 mm (4.57 x 2.40 x 0.55 in)
Weight
158 g
139 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
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
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, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes