Dell Venue Pro (16GB) vs Palm Pre (GSM)

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

5/27/2017 11:53 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:01 AM

Compare Palm Pre X Dell Venue Pro (16GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.1"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Palm Pre (GSM) Compare Dell Venue Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Dell Venue Pro (16GB)

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22 Advantages Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	vs	2 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core75% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+512MB LPDDR100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)14% Thinner	vs	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+228 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	186 PPI
+4.1"32% Larger screen	vs	3.1"
+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)35 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (176x144)
+700000 apps (Marketplace)116 times More apps available to download and use	vs	6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1400 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1150 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GB (100MB available)	vs	+8GB81 times More internal storage for applications and files
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)33% Lighter

14 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Venue Pro (16GB)	Pre (GSM)
Other model names	AT&T/T-Mobile Dell Venue Pro, DVP, Dell Lightning	Palm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G
Country or region available	USA, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Dell	Palm
Release date	11/1/2010	10/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/2009
Depth	14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.9 x 121.6 millimeters (2.48 x 4.79 in)	59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.1" inches	3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	186 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
System version	Windows Phone 7.0	Palm webOS 1.0
Firmware update	Windows Phone 7.5 Refresh Tango	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250 (65nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	1GB (100MB available)	8GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	3.6 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/1700/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 24 fps	QCIF (176x144)
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP1
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1150 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	5 hours
Standby	336 hours (14 days)	200 hours (8.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Bing Maps • 1GB ROM • 16GB built-in microSD	• Colors: Black • Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant Microsoft Office 2007 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Dell Venue Pro (16GB)	Palm Pre (GSM)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered