HTC Dream
#6696
Sony Ericsson Aspen
#5539Category Breakdown
HTC Dream
Sony Ericsson Aspen
Performance
61.864.0
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.054.7
Summary
- The HTC Dream features a larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Aspen has a smaller 2.4-inch TFT display at 320 x 240 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Dream is powered by a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 192MB of RAM, whereas the Aspen has a slightly faster 600 MHz ARM 11 CPU with 256MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Aspen can record video at 480p@15fps, while the Dream's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Aspen also has a larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the Dream's 1150 mAh.
- In terms of software experience, the Dream runs on Android 1.6, while the Aspen operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5.3, offering different user interfaces and app ecosystems.
- The Dream is heavier at 158g compared to the Aspen's 130g, and the Aspen includes a headphone jack, which the Dream lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Dream
Sony Ericsson Aspen
General
Release Date
2009
2010
Announced
2009
2010
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Ericsson Faith
Display
Size
3.2"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 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 MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 200
Memory
192MB RAM, 256MB
256MB RAM, 256MB ROM, 100MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 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
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@15fps
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-Po 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)
117 x 60 x 12.5 mm (4.61 x 2.36 x 0.49 in)
Weight
158 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Iconic Black, White Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
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)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Professional
OS Version
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Professional
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes