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HTC Dream

HTC Dream

#6696
ZTE Open

ZTE Open

#5320

Category Breakdown

HTC Dream
ZTE Open
Performance
61.865.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.055.1

Summary

  • The HTC Dream, released in 2009, features a build with dimensions of 117.7 x 55.7 x 17.1 mm and weighs 158g, while the ZTE Open, launched in 2013, is slightly smaller at 114 x 62 x 12.5 mm and weighs 0g.
  • The Dream has a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Open offers a 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~165 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the Dream is powered by a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 192MB RAM, whereas the Open features a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU with 512MB RAM, providing better processing capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but neither includes optical image stabilization or a front-facing camera.
  • The Dream's battery capacity is 1150mAh, slightly less than the Open's 1200mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
  • The software experience differs significantly, with the Dream running Android 1.6 and the Open utilizing Firefox OS 1.0, impacting app availability and user interface.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

HTC Dream
ZTE Open

General

Release Date

2009
2013

Announced

2009
2013

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

3.2"
3.5"

Type

TFT, 65K colors
TFT

Resolution

320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 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 MSM7225A Snapdragon S1

CPU

528 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5

GPU

Adreno 130
Adreno 200

Memory

192MB RAM, 256MB
512MB ROM, 256MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 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
Yes

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
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable

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 62 x 12.5 mm (4.49 x 2.44 x 0.49 in)

Weight

158 g
N/A

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Blue, Orange

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
2.1, A2DP, EDR

NFC

USB

miniUSB
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS

Software

Operating System

Android 1.6 (Donut)
Firefox OS 1.0

OS Version

Android 1.6 (Donut)
Firefox OS 1.0

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

No
Yes