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Palm Pre (GSM) vs Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)

Side by side comparison between Palm Pre vs Sony Xperia Neo L phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
21Points Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i) Compare Palm Pre X
4"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)

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Pre (GSM)} 1 Advantage Palm Pre (GSM) vs Xperia Neo L (MT25i)} 21 Advantages Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)
+8GB26 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB (300MB available)
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core75%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+132 grams (4.62 ounces)2%
Lighter
16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)vs+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)39%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels167%
Higher resolution screen
186 PPIvs+245 PPI32%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.1"vs+4"29%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)vs+HD (1280x720)35 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)582 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1500 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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 supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+5 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

Palm Pre (GSM)Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)
 
ModelPre (GSM)Xperia Neo L (MT25i)
Other model namesPalm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle GSony Xperia Neo L MT25, Sony MT25i
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandPalmSony
Release date10/13/20097/1/2012
Depth16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)61.1 x 121 millimeters (2.41 x 4.76 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Palm Pre (GSM)Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size3.1" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)186 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Palm Pre (GSM)Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)
System versionPalm webOS 1.0Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Palm Pre (GSM)Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)
Chipset32bit: TI OMAP 343032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Palm Pre (GSM)Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB1GB (300MB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Palm Pre (GSM)Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 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 networkNot supportedUMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACSD, 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

Palm Pre (GSM)Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)HD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Palm Pre (GSM)Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
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

Palm Pre (GSM)Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Palm Pre (GSM)Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSGPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Palm Pre (GSM)Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Palm Pre (GSM)Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours7.2 hours
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)410 hours (17.1 days)

➕ Other features

Palm Pre (GSM)Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Microsoft Office 2007 support
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Sony xLOUD
• Video stabiliser
• PlayNow
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Palm Pre (GSM)Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.84W/kg (head), 0.46W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.01W/kg (head)
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