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Sony Xperia U (ST25a) vs Palm Pre (CDMA)

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

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Compare Palm Pre X Sony Xperia U (ST25a) 20Points
Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

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02Points Palm Pre (CDMA) Compare Sony Xperia U X
Palm Pre (CDMA)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia U (ST25a)

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Xperia U (ST25a)} 20 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a) vs Pre (CDMA)} 2 Advantages Palm Pre (CDMA)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)100%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs256MB SDRAM
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)23%
Lighter		vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+12 millimeters (0.47 inches)41%
Thinner		vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+480x854 pixels167%
Higher resolution screen		vs320x480 pixels
+280 PPI51%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs186 PPI
+3.5"13%
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 HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(4G LTE) 3.1 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1320 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1150 mAh
+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]
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
8GB (4GB available)vs+8GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
12 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia U (ST25a)Palm Pre (CDMA)
ModelXperia U (ST25a)Pre (CDMA)
Other model namesSony Xperia U ST25, Sony KumquatPalm Pre 1 CDMA, Palm Castle C
Country or region available(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA		feature not registered
BrandSonyPalm
Release date5/7/20126/6/2009
Depth12 millimeters (0.47 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia U (ST25a)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels (16:9)320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)280 PPI186 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia U (ST25a)Palm Pre (CDMA)
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadPalm webOS 1.0
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia U (ST25a)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Chipset32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)32bit: TI OMAP 3430
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP1PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia U (ST25a)Palm Pre (CDMA)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2256MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)8GB
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia U (ST25a)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia U (ST25a)Palm Pre (CDMA)
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 aperturefeature not registeredfeature 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 stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia U (ST25a)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not 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

Sony Xperia U (ST25a)Palm Pre (CDMA)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia U (ST25a)Palm Pre (CDMA)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingGPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia U (ST25a)Palm Pre (CDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia U (ST25a)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA600		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity1320 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.6 hours5 hours
Standby472 hours (19.7 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia U (ST25a)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), 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, White
• Exchangeable bottom caps: White, Black, Pink, Yellow
• Sony Reality Display
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• xLoud
• 3D surround sound
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework		• Colors: Black
• Microsoft Office 2007 support
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia U (ST25a)Palm Pre (CDMA)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.62W/kg (head)feature not registered
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