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Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160) vs Palm Pre (GSM)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 vs Palm Pre phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Palm Pre X Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160) 24Points
3.8"
PLS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)

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Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)} 24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160) vs Pre (GSM)} 2 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM)
+800MHz 32bit Dual-core52%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+768MB2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)61%
Thinner
vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage
TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+246 PPI32%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs186 PPI
+3.8"23%
Larger screen
vs3.1"
+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+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
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)35 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)582 times
More apps available to download and use
vs6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh30%
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
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
4GB (2GB available)vs+8GB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Palm Pre (GSM)
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ModelGalaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Pre (GSM)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Ace II, Samsung Galaxy Ace i8160Palm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandSamsungPalm
Release date5/1/201210/13/2009
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)62.2 x 118.3 millimeters (2.45 x 4.66 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Palm Pre (GSM)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT LCD
Screen size3.8" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)246 PPI186 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Palm Pre (GSM)
System versionAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadPalm webOS 1.0
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Palm Pre (GSM)
Chipset32bit32bit: TI OMAP 3430
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 800MHz NovaThor U8500 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerMali-400MPPowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Palm Pre (GSM)
RAM memory768MB256MB SDRAM
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Palm Pre (GSM)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 900/2100Not supported
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

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Palm Pre (GSM)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsQCIF (176x144)
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Palm Pre (GSM)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot 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

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Palm Pre (GSM)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Palm Pre (GSM)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSGPS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Palm Pre (GSM)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Palm Pre (GSM)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity1500 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.5 hours5 hours
Standby640 hours (26.7 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Palm Pre (GSM)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Samsung TouchWiz 4.0
• Surround sound

• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Microsoft Office 2007 support
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Palm Pre (GSM)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.52W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.5W/kg (head)feature not registered
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