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HTC Google Nexus One (Global) vs HTC Dream

Side by side comparison between HTC Google Nexus One vs HTC Dream phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Dream X HTC Google Nexus One (Global) 19Points
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
192MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Google Nexus One (Global)

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Google Nexus One (Global)} 19 Advantages HTC Google Nexus One (Global) vs Dream} 1 Advantage HTC Dream
+1GHz 32bit Single-core99%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs528MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs192MB LPDDR
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)22%
Lighter
vs158 grams (5.53 ounces)
+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)49%
Thinner
vs17.1 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+252 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs180 PPI
+3.7"16%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(back) 5MP56%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+VGA (720x480)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+Android 2.3.6 GingerbreadAdvantage
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread is newer and safer
vsAndroid 1.6 Donut
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1400 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1150 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
512MB (190MB available)vs+256MB35%
More internal storage for applications and files

17 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 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 Google Nexus One (Global)HTC Dream
 
ModelGoogle Nexus One (Global)HTC Dream
Other model namesHTC Nexus One PB99100, HTC PassionHTC Dream 110, HTC DREA110, HTC Dream 210
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCHTC
Release date3/16/20106/1/2009
Depth11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)17.1 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)59.8 x 119 millimeters (2.35 x 4.69 in)55.7 x 117.7 millimeters (2.19 x 4.63 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)158 grams (5.53 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Google Nexus One (Global)HTC Dream
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size3.7" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI180 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC Google Nexus One (Global)HTC Dream
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 1.6 Donut
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Google Nexus One (Global)HTC Dream
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250 (65nm)32bit: Qualcomm MSM7201A
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 130
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Google Nexus One (Global)HTC Dream
RAM memory512MB LPDDR192MB LPDDR
Internal storage512MB (190MB available)256MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Google Nexus One (Global)HTC Dream
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 Mbps7.2/2 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 networkUMTS 900/1700/2100Global version:
UMTS 2100
American version:
UMTS 1700/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC Google Nexus One (Global)HTC Dream
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480) 24 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Google Nexus One (Global)HTC Dream
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 Google Nexus One (Global)HTC Dream
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsH.263, H.264, MP4, 3GP, MPEG4MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Google Nexus One (Global)HTC Dream
USBMicroUSB 2.0Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Google Nexus One (Global)HTC Dream
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Google Nexus One (Global)HTC Dream
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours5.4 hours
Standby250 hours (10.4 days)406 hours (16.9 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Google Nexus One (Global)HTC Dream
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 4GB microSD included
• Trackball navigation
• Colors: Black
• HTC Sense UI
• Trackball
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Google Nexus One (Global)HTC Dream
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.07W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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