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HTC Droid DNA vs Palm Pre (GSM)

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

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5"
SLCD3

1080x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2020
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Droid DNA

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Droid DNA} 24 Advantages HTC Droid DNA vs Pre (GSM)} 2 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+16GB (11GB available)38%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB
+9.73 millimeters (0.38 inches)74%
Thinner
vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+TFT Super LCD 3Advantage
TFT Super LCD 3 display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+441 PPI137%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs186 PPI
+5"61%
Larger screen
vs3.1"
+(back) 8MP154%
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) 2.1MPAdvantage
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)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)582 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
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2020 mAh76%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1150 mAh
+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 Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
138 grams (4.83 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)2%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

10 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+3 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

HTC Droid DNAPalm Pre (GSM)
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ModelDroid DNAPre (GSM)
Other model namesVerizon HTC Droid DNA ADR6435, Droid Incredible X, HTC DLXPalm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandHTCPalm
Release date11/19/201210/13/2009
Depth9.73 millimeters (0.38 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)70.5 x 141 millimeters (2.78 x 5.55 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Droid DNAPalm Pre (GSM)
Display typeTFT Super LCD 3TFT LCD
Screen size5" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI186 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC Droid DNAPalm Pre (GSM)
System versionAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanPalm webOS 1.0
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Droid DNAPalm Pre (GSM)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ806432bit: TI OMAP 3430
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Droid DNAPalm Pre (GSM)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR2256MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)8GB
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Droid DNAPalm Pre (GSM)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps3.6 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE 700Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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

HTC Droid DNAPalm Pre (GSM)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQCIF (176x144)
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo/video only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Droid DNAPalm Pre (GSM)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)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

HTC Droid DNAPalm Pre (GSM)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Droid DNAPalm Pre (GSM)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 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)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSGPS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

HTC Droid DNAPalm Pre (GSM)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Droid DNAPalm Pre (GSM)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity2020 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12.7 hours5 hours
Standby352.8 hours (14.7 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Droid DNAPalm 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
• Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
• HTC Sense 4.1 UI (5.5 with KitKat)
• HTC Beats Audio
• Dolby Mobile sound
• HAC (M4/T4)
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Microsoft Office 2007 support
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Droid DNAPalm Pre (GSM)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.5W/kg (head), 0.66W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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