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HTC Dream vs Apple iPhone 3G (8GB)

Side by side comparison between HTC Dream vs Apple iPhone 3G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
192MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
09Points Apple iPhone 3G (8GB) Compare HTC Dream X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Dream

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Dream} 13 Advantages HTC Dream vs iPhone 3G (8GB)} 9 Advantages Apple iPhone 3G (8GB)
+528MHz 32bit Single-core28%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs412MHz 32bit Single-core
+192MB LPDDR50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+180 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+QVGA (320x240)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
256MBvs+8GB (6GB available)23 times
More internal storage for applications and files
158 grams (5.53 ounces)vs+133 grams (4.66 ounces)19%
Lighter
17.1 millimeters (0.67 inches)vs+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)39%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
3.2"vs+3.5"9%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

13 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
320x480 pixels
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
1150 mAh
Hands-free calling
+6 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

HTC DreamiPhone 3G (8GB)
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ModelHTC DreamiPhone 3G (8GB)
Other model namesHTC Dream 110, HTC DREA110, HTC Dream 210iPhone 3G, iPhone 2
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCApple
Release date6/1/20097/1/2008
Depth17.1 millimeters (0.67 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)55.7 x 117.7 millimeters (2.19 x 4.63 in)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight158 grams (5.53 ounces)133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC DreamiPhone 3G (8GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI165 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

HTC DreamiPhone 3G (8GB)
System versionAndroid 1.6 DonutiOS 2.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 4.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC DreamiPhone 3G (8GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM7201A32bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 130PowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC DreamiPhone 3G (8GB)
RAM memory192MB LPDDR128MB SDRAM
Internal storage256MB8GB (6GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

HTC DreamiPhone 3G (8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkGlobal version:
UMTS 2100
American version:
UMTS 1700/2100
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC DreamiPhone 3G (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsNot supported
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC DreamiPhone 3G (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC DreamiPhone 3G (8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, iTunes

🔌 Connectivity

HTC DreamiPhone 3G (8GB)
USBMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC DreamiPhone 3G (8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC DreamiPhone 3G (8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.4 hours10 hours
Standby406 hours (16.9 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

HTC DreamiPhone 3G (8GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• HTC Sense UI
• Trackball
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC DreamiPhone 3G (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.07W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)0.52W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.56W/kg (head), 0.23W/kg (body)
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