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Alcatel One Touch 990 vs Palm Pre (GSM)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch 990 vs Palm Pre phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Palm Pre X Alcatel One Touch 990 15Points
Alcatel One Touch 990
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

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05Points Palm Pre (GSM) Compare Alcatel One Touch 990 X
Palm Pre (GSM)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel One Touch 990

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One Touch 990} 15 Advantages Alcatel One Touch 990 vs Pre (GSM)} 5 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM)
+512MB100%
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
+12.15 millimeters (0.48 inches)40%
Thinner		vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+3.5"13%
Larger screen		vs3.1"
+(back) 5MP56%
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
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)582 times
More apps available to download and use		vs6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)
+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1300 mAh13%
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]
512MB (200MB available)vs+8GB40 times
More internal storage for applications and files
144 grams (5.04 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)7%
Lighter
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
165 PPIvs+186 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Supportedvs+QCIF (176x144)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
17 Common items in both devices
600MHz 32bit Single-core
TFT LCD
320x480 pixels
LED flash
3G HSDPA
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel 990Palm Pre (GSM)
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ModelOne Touch 990Pre (GSM)
Other model namesAlcatel One Touch PC990, Alcatel OT-990M, OT-990APalm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAlcatelPalm
Release date6/1/201110/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/2009
Depth12.15 millimeters (0.48 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)62.2 x 116 millimeters (2.45 x 4.57 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight144 grams (5.04 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel 990Palm Pre (GSM)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI186 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel 990Palm Pre (GSM)
System versionAndroid 2.2 FroyoPalm webOS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel 990Palm Pre (GSM)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM722732bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel 990Palm Pre (GSM)
RAM memory512MB256MB SDRAM
Internal storage512MB (200MB available)8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel 990Palm 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 / Upload7.2 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G2G
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 supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACSD, 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

Alcatel 990Palm Pre (GSM)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)SupportedQCIF (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 focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel 990Palm 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

Alcatel 990Palm Pre (GSM)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel 990Palm Pre (GSM)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 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)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingGPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel 990Palm Pre (GSM)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel 990Palm Pre (GSM)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity1300 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours5 hours
Standby550 hours (22.9 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel 990Palm Pre (GSM)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice 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, XHTMLfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Purple, Red
• Optical trackpad
• HAC (M3/T3)
• Wi-Fi hotspot
Java framework		• Colors: Black
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel 990Palm Pre (GSM)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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