HTC Dream
#6696
Sony Ericsson W8
#6700Category Breakdown
HTC Dream
Sony Ericsson W8
Performance
61.861.8
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.054.0
Summary
- The HTC Dream, released in 2009, features a slightly larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson W8, released in 2011, has a 3.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~192 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the W8 is equipped with a more advanced Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 chipset and a faster 600 MHz CPU compared to the Dream's 528 MHz ARM 11.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the W8 supports video recording at 480p@30fps, whereas the Dream's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The W8 also has a slightly larger battery capacity of 1200 mAh compared to the Dream's 1150 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Dream runs on Android 1.6 (Donut), while the W8 operates on Android 2.1 (Eclair), offering a more updated software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Dream is heavier at 158g and thicker at 17.1 mm, while the W8 is lighter at 104g and slimmer at 15 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Dream
Sony Ericsson W8
General
Release Date
2009
2011
Announced
2009
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
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
128MB 168MB RAM
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
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1150 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1200 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)
99 x 54 x 15 mm (3.90 x 2.13 x 0.59 in)
Weight
158 g
104 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Azure, Orange, Red
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)
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
OS Version
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes