HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1) vs HTC Magic
A spec-by-spec comparison of the HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1) and the HTC Magic, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1) | HTC Magic |
|---|
| Price | $90 | $125 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 1,150 mAh | 1,340 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Screen size | 3.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Main camera | 15 MP | 3.2 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 158 g | 116 g |
| Released | Oct 2008 | Apr 2009 |
Summary: HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1) is ahead on main camera. HTC Magic is ahead on battery, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? HTC Magic is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1) is the cheaper option.
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Display
| HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1) | HTC Magic |
|---|
| Type | TFT capacitive touchscreen, 65K colors | TFT capacitive touchscreen, 65K colors |
| Size | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 pixels, HVGA (~180 ppi density) | 320 x 480 pixels (HVGA) |
| Protection | Not specified | — |
| Pixel Density | — | ~180 ppi |
Platform
| HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1) | HTC Magic |
|---|
| OS | Android 1.0 (upgradable to Android 1.6 Donut) | Android 1.5 (Cupcake), upgradable to 1.6 (Donut) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM7201A | Qualcomm MSM7200A |
| CPU | 528 MHz ARM 11 | 528 MHz ARM 11 |
| GPU | Adreno 130 | — |
Memory
| HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1) | HTC Magic |
|---|
| Internal | 256 MB ROM, 192 MB RAM | 512 MB ROM, 288 MB RAM |
| Card slot | microSD, up to 16 GB (1GB card often included) | microSD, up to 16 GB supported |
Main Camera
| HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1) | HTC Magic |
|---|
| Single | 3.15 MP, autofocus | 3.2 MP, autofocus |
| Features | Geo-tagging (requires microSD card for saving photos) | — |
| Video | No video recording at launch | 352x288 (CIF) @ 15fps |
Selfie Camera
| HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1) | HTC Magic |
|---|
| Single | None | None |
Battery
| HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1) | HTC Magic |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery | Removable Li-Ion 1340 mAh |
| Talk time | Up to 5.8 h (3G) / 6.76 h (2G) | Up to 7 h 30 min |
| Stand-by | Up to 130 h | Up to 600 h |
Body
| HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1) | HTC Magic |
|---|
| Dimensions | 117.7 x 55.7 x 17.1 mm (4.63 x 2.19 x 0.67 in) | 113 x 55.56 x 13.65 mm (4.45 x 2.19 x 0.54 in) |
| Weight | 158 g (5.6 oz) | 116 g (4.1 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Build | Plastic body with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and a "chin" design. | — |
| Colors | — | Black (Gray Trim), Merlot (Black Trim), White (Silver Trim) |
Comms
| HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1) | HTC Magic |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g |
| Bluetooth | 2.0, A2DP | 2.0, A2DP |
| GPS | A-GPS | — |
| NFC | No | — |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | ExtUSB (Mini-USB compatible) | miniUSB 2.0 (ExtUSB) |
| Positioning | — | GPS |
Launch
| HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1) | HTC Magic |
|---|
| Announced | September 2008 | February 2009 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1) or HTC Magic?
HTC Magic — 1,150 mAh for the HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1) versus 1,340 mAh for the HTC Magic.
Which is lighter, HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1) or HTC Magic?
HTC Magic — 158 g for the HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1) versus 116 g for the HTC Magic.
Which is newer, HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1) or HTC Magic?
HTC Magic — Oct 2008 for the HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1) versus Apr 2009 for the HTC Magic.
Is the HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1) or the HTC Magic rated higher?
We rate the HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1) 7/10 and the HTC Magic 7/10.
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