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Asus Padfone 2 (32GB) vs Palm Pre (CDMA)

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

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Compare Palm Pre X Asus Padfone 2 (32GB) 24Points
4.7"
IPS+

720x1280

13
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2140
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Padfone 2 (32GB)

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Padfone 2 (32GB)} 24 Advantages Asus Padfone 2 (32GB) vs Pre (CDMA)} 1 Advantage Palm Pre (CDMA)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+2GB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+32GB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)88%
Thinner
vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+TFT Super IPS+Advantage
TFT Super IPS+ display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+312 PPI68%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs186 PPI
+4.7"52%
Larger screen
vs3.1"
+(back) 13MP3 times
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) 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)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)582 times
More apps available to download and use
vs6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps31 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 3.1 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2140 mAh86%
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
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
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
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+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

14 Common items in both devices
135 grams (4.73 ounces)
16 million
LED flash
4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Padfone 2 (32GB)Palm Pre (CDMA)
ModelPadfone 2 (32GB)Pre (CDMA)
Other model namesAsus Padfone 2, Asus Pad Fone 2, Asus A68Palm Pre 1 CDMA, Palm Castle C
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAsusPalm
Release date12/1/20126/6/2009
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)68.9 x 137.9 millimeters (2.71 x 5.43 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Padfone 2 (32GB)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Display typeTFT Super IPS+TFT LCD
Screen size4.7" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI186 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Asus Padfone 2 (32GB)Palm Pre (CDMA)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSPalm webOS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Padfone 2 (32GB)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Padfone 2 (32GB)Palm Pre (CDMA)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR2256MB SDRAM
Internal storage32GB8GB
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Padfone 2 (32GB)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 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 networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECDMA2000 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

Asus Padfone 2 (32GB)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3224 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 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 focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Padfone 2 (32GB)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)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

Asus Padfone 2 (32GB)Palm Pre (CDMA)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Padfone 2 (32GB)Palm Pre (CDMA)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingGPS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Padfone 2 (32GB)Palm Pre (CDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Padfone 2 (32GB)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity2140 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy16 hours5 hours
Standby352 hours (14.7 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Asus Padfone 2 (32GB)Palm Pre (CDMA)
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, HTML5, Flash playerfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• ASUS SonicMaster sound
• ASUS Waveshare UI
• HDMI 1.4a
• Wi-Fi dual-band
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Optional: Padfone Station with 10.1 inches IPS display, 1280x800 pixels, 5000 mAh battery, 514g
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Padfone 2 (32GB)Palm Pre (CDMA)
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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