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BlackBerry Z3 vs Palm Pre (GSM)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Z3 vs Palm Pre phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Palm Pre X BlackBerry Z3 23Points
BlackBerry Z3
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Palm Pre (GSM) Compare BlackBerry Z3 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? BlackBerry Z3

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Z3} 23 Advantages BlackBerry Z3 vs Pre (GSM)} 2 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core152%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+1.5GB5 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
+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)82%
Thinner		vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+540x960 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen		vs320x480 pixels
+220 PPI18%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs186 PPI
+5"61%
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
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+(front) 1MPAdvantage
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)
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)11 times
More apps available to download and use		vs6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster		vs3G HSDPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+2500 mAh117%
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
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable		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]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
164 grams (5.74 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)21%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
14 Common items in both devices
8GB
TFT LCD
16 million
LED flash
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Z3Palm Pre (GSM)
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ModelBlackBerry Z3Pre (GSM)
Other model namesBlackBerry Z3 3G STJ100-1, BB Z3 Jakarta, RIM JakartaPalm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryPalm
Release date5/1/201410/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/2009
Depth9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)72.8 x 140 millimeters (2.87 x 5.51 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight164 grams (5.74 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Z3Palm Pre (GSM)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI186 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Z3Palm Pre (GSM)
System versionBlackBerry OS 10.2Palm webOS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Z3Palm Pre (GSM)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230AB32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Z3Palm Pre (GSM)
RAM memory1.5GB256MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Z3Palm Pre (GSM)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 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 900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, 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

BlackBerry Z3Palm Pre (GSM)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080)QCIF (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 focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Z3Palm Pre (GSM)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x720 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

BlackBerry Z3Palm Pre (GSM)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Z3Palm Pre (GSM)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingGPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Z3Palm Pre (GSM)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Z3Palm Pre (GSM)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity2500 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy15 hours5 hours
Standby384 hours (16 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Z3Palm Pre (GSM)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice 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, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• LED indicator
• BBM 6
• Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework		• Colors: Black
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Z3Palm 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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