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Apple iPhone 5S (16GB) vs Palm Pre (GSM)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 5S vs Palm Pre phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Palm Pre X Apple iPhone 5S (16GB) 32Points
Apple iPhone 5S (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1560
mAh

(Non removable)

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01Point Palm Pre (GSM) Compare Apple iPhone 5S 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? Apple iPhone 5S (16GB)

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iPhone 5S (16GB)} 32 Advantages Apple iPhone 5S (16GB) vs Pre (GSM)} 1 Advantage Palm Pre (GSM)
+1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+1GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs256MB SDRAM
+16GB (13GB available)63%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs8GB
+112 grams (3.92 ounces)21%
Lighter		vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)123%
Thinner		vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material		vsPlastic body
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+640x1136 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen		vs320x480 pixels
+326 PPI75%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs186 PPI
+4"29%
Larger screen		vs3.1"
+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+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
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video		vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness		vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)81 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsQCIF (176x144)
+2300000 apps (App Store)382 times
More apps available to download and use		vs6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster		vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps27 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1560 mAh36%
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
+2 microphones100%
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vs1 microphone
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable		vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster		vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
11 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPhone 5S (16GB)Palm Pre (GSM)
ModeliPhone 5S (16GB)Pre (GSM)
Other model namesApple iPhone 5S A1453, A1457, A1530, A1533Palm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandApplePalm
Release date9/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/201310/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/2009
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight112 grams (3.92 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPhone 5S (16GB)Palm Pre (GSM)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x1136 pixels (16:9)320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)326 PPI186 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 5S (16GB)Palm Pre (GSM)
System versioniOS 7.0Palm webOS 1.0
Firmware updateiOS 12feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 5S (16GB)Palm Pre (GSM)
Chipset64bit: Apple A7 (APL0698) (28nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6430 (4-core, 400MHz)PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)Basemark X: 14341feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 5S (16GB)Palm Pre (GSM)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR3256MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)
eMMC		8GB
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 5S (16GB)Palm Pre (GSM)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkA1453/A1533 GSM model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1453/A1533 CDMA model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
A1457/A1530 model:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100		Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3
A1453 model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26)
A1533 model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25)
A1457 model:
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
A1530 model:
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40)		Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTECSD, 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

iPhone 5S (16GB)Palm Pre (GSM)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQCIF (176x144)
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length29mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.5µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone 5S (16GB)Palm Pre (GSM)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length31mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone 5S (16GB)Palm Pre (GSM)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4AMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 5S (16GB)Palm Pre (GSM)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSGPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 5S (16GB)Palm Pre (GSM)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 5S (16GB)Palm Pre (GSM)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity1560 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hours5 hours
Standby250 hours (10.4 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

iPhone 5S (16GB)Palm Pre (GSM)
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, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gold
• Touch ID
• Oleophobic coating
• Simultaneous HD video and image recording
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud cloud service
• WiFi hotspot		• Colors: Black
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 5S (16GB)Palm Pre (GSM)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.12W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)feature not registered
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