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HTC Dream

HTC Dream

#7775
Samsung R730 Transfix

Samsung R730 Transfix

#6924

Category Breakdown

HTC Dream
Samsung R730 Transfix
Performance
41.643.4
Camera
39.639.6
Display
22.133.2
Battery
11.915.2
Build
14.915.5
Connectivity
17.625.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.421.3

Summary

  • The HTC Dream, released in 2009, features a sturdy build with dimensions of 117.7 x 55.7 x 17.1 mm and weighs 158g, while the Samsung R730 Transfix, launched in 2011, is slightly lighter at 126g and has a more compact design at 114 x 57 x 15 mm.
  • Both devices have a 3.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, but the Transfix supports 256K colors compared to the Dream's 65K.
  • In terms of performance, the Transfix offers a faster 800 MHz CPU versus the Dream's 528 MHz, although both have similar RAM capacities.
  • The camera specifications are identical, with both featuring a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Transfix has a larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the Dream's 1150 mAh.
  • Software-wise, the Dream runs on Android 1.6, while the Transfix operates on Android 2.3, providing a more updated software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

HTC Dream
Samsung R730 Transfix

General

Release Date

2009
2011

Announced

2009
2011

Description

N/A
For Cricket

Display

Size

3.2"
3.2"

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 (~180 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
800 MHz

GPU

Adreno 130
N/A

Memory

192MB RAM, 256MB
125MB

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
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

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)
114 x 57 x 15 mm (4.49 x 2.24 x 0.59 in)

Weight

158 g
126 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black

Foldable

SAR

1.07 W/kg (head)     1.20 W/kg (body)
0.64 W/kg (head)     1.05 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/n, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
2.1, 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 2.3 (Gingerbread)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass