HTC Dream vs Acer Iconia Smart (S300)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Dream vs Acer Iconia Smart phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/21/2013 10:31 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:29 PM

Compare Acer Iconia Smart X HTC Dream 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

192MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

27Points Acer Iconia Smart (S300) Compare HTC Dream X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
TFT

480x1024

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Acer Iconia Smart (S300)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

2 Advantages HTC Dream	vs	27 Advantages Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
+158 grams (5.53 ounces)17% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
528MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core99% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
192MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR2167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB	vs	+8GB (5GB available)19 times More internal storage for applications and files
17.1 millimeters (0.67 inches)	vs	+13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)26% Thinner
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x1024 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+236 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+4.8"50% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+HD (1280x720)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 1.6 Donut	vs	+Android 2.3.3 GingerbreadAdvantage Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh30% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

13 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC Dream	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
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Model	HTC Dream	Iconia Smart (S300)
Other model names	HTC Dream 110, HTC DREA110, HTC Dream 210	Acer Iconia Smart S300, Acer S300 HLZJMS300
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Canada, USA, (Europe)
Brand	HTC	Acer
Release date	6/1/2009	5/1/2011
Depth	17.1 millimeters (0.67 inches)	13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)
Size (width x height)	55.7 x 117.7 millimeters (2.19 x 4.63 in)	64.5 x 141.7 millimeters (2.54 x 5.58 in)
Weight	158 grams (5.53 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Dream	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x1024 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	236 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Dream	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
System version	Android 1.6 Donut	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Dream	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7201A	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255-1 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 130	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Dream	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
RAM memory	192MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256MB	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Dream	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/2 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global version: UMTS 2100 American version: UMTS 1700/2100	American model: UMTS 850/1900/2100 Europe model: UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	HTC Dream	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Dream	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC Dream	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Dream	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
USB	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Dream	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Dream	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1150 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.4 hours	8 hours
Standby	406 hours (16.9 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC Dream	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • HTC Sense UI • Trackball Java framework	• Colors: Silver • Acer Breeze 4.2 UI • HDMI 1.4 • UPnP • Dolby Mobile sound • Google Maps • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Dream	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.07W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)	0.355W/kg (head), 0.856W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.181W/kg (head), 0.467W/kg (body)