Category Breakdown
HTC Dream
Samsung R730 Transfix
Performance
61.859.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.053.3
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
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)
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
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 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
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

