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HTC Dream

HTC Dream

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Samsung R730 Transfix

Samsung R730 Transfix

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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