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Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938) vs HTC Dream

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1520 vs HTC Dream phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Dream X Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938) 32Points
6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
192MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)

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!

Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)} 32 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938) vs Dream} 3 Advantages HTC Dream
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs528MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR310 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs192MB LPDDR
+32GB (28GB available)111 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)97%
Thinner
vs17.1 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+367 PPI104%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs180 PPI
+6"88%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(back) 20.1MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3400 mAh196%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1150 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+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
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
209 grams (7.32 ounces)vs+158 grams (5.53 ounces)32%
Lighter
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

10 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
Hands-free calling
+3 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

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)HTC Dream
 
ModelLumia 1520 (4G RM-938)HTC Dream
Other model namesNokia Lumia 1520 RM-938, Nokia Beastie, Nokia BanditHTC Dream 110, HTC DREA110, HTC Dream 210
Country or region available(Latin America)USA
(Latin America), USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaHTC
Release date11/1/20136/1/2009
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)17.1 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)55.7 x 117.7 millimeters (2.19 x 4.63 in)
Weight209 grams (7.32 ounces)158 grams (5.53 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)HTC Dream
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size6" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI180 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)HTC Dream
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3Android 1.6 Donut
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.1feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)HTC Dream
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm MSM7201A
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 130
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)HTC Dream
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3192MB LPDDR
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)256MB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)HTC Dream
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100Global version:
UMTS 2100
American version:
UMTS 1700/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, 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

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)HTC Dream
Back camera (main camera)20.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution5376x3744 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.5" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)HTC Dream
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)HTC Dream
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)HTC Dream
USBMicroUSB 2.0Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)HTC Dream
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)HTC Dream
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4BW
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3400 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy25 hours (1 days)5.4 hours
Standby768 hours (32 days)406 hours (16.9 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)HTC Dream
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Red
• Windows Phone 8 Black UI
• Qi Wireless Charging
• Dolby Digital
• USB On-the-go 1.3
• 7GB SkyDrive
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Dual capture camera
• Panorama photo
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black
• HTC Sense UI
• Trackball
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)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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