Category Breakdown
HTC Dream
ZTE Score
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 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the ZTE Score, released in 2011, has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but supports 256K colors.
- In terms of performance, the Dream is powered by a 528 MHz CPU and 192MB RAM, whereas the Score offers a more capable 600 MHz CPU and 512MB RAM.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Score can only record video at 320p@15fps.
- The Dream has a 1150 mAh battery, while the Score has a slightly larger 1200 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Dream runs on Android 1.6, whereas the Score operates on Android 2.3.4, providing a more updated software experience.
- The Dream is heavier at 158g compared to the lighter 122g of the Score, which also features a headphone jack that the Dream lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Dream
ZTE Score
General
Release Date
2009
2011
Announced
2009
2011
Description
N/A
For CricketAlso known as ZTE X500
Display
Size
3.2"
3.5"
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 (~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
N/A
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz
GPU
Adreno 130
N/A
Memory
192MB RAM, 256MB
512MB
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
320p@15fps
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-Ion 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)
112 x 61.4 x 12.5 mm (4.41 x 2.42 x 0.49 in)
Weight
158 g
122 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, hotspot
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, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes

