HTC Dream
#7775
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
#8954Category Breakdown
HTC Dream
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
Performance
41.638.7
Camera
39.612.7
Display
22.116.0
Battery
11.912.3
Build
14.916.6
Connectivity
17.623.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.413.7
Summary
- The HTC Dream features a slightly larger 3.2-inch display compared to the 3.0-inch screen of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8, both with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels but differing in pixel density, with the Xperia X8 offering a higher density at approximately 192 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia X8 has a more powerful 600 MHz CPU and better GPU, while the HTC Dream is limited to a 528 MHz CPU.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera with similar capabilities, but the Xperia X8 can record video at 480p@30fps, whereas the Dream's video specs are less defined.
- The Xperia X8 also boasts a slightly larger 1200 mAh battery compared to the Dream's 1150 mAh, providing marginally better endurance.
- Build quality favors the Xperia X8, which is lighter at 104g and slimmer at 15mm, while the HTC Dream is heavier at 158g and thicker at 17.1mm.
- Both devices run Android 1.6, but the Xperia X8 can be upgraded to Android 2.1, enhancing its software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Dream
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
General
Release Date
2009
2010
Announced
2009
2010
Description
N/A
Previously rumored as Sony Ericsson Shakira
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
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), 2 GB included
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
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black
White, Dark Blue/ White, Aqua Blue/ White, Pink/ White, Silver/ White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.07 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body)
0.76 W/kg (head) 0.68 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass