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HTC Vivid vs Palm Pre (GSM)

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

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Compare Palm Pre X HTC Vivid 27Points
HTC Vivid
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1620
mAh

(Removable)

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02Points Palm Pre (GSM) Compare HTC Vivid 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? HTC Vivid

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Vivid} 27 Advantages HTC Vivid vs Pre (GSM)} 2 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)177%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+1GB LPDDR23 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
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+11.27 millimeters (0.44 inches)50%
Thinner		vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+540x960 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen		vs320x480 pixels
+245 PPI32%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs186 PPI
+4.5"45%
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
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
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
+1620 mAh41%
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
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
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]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
177 grams (6.2 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)31%
Lighter
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
14 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC VividPalm Pre (GSM)
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ModelHTC VividPre (GSM)
Other model namesAT&T HTC Vivid, HTC Holiday, PH39100Palm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCPalm
Release date11/6/201110/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/2009
Depth11.27 millimeters (0.44 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)67.1 x 128.8 millimeters (2.64 x 5.07 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight177 grams (6.2 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC VividPalm Pre (GSM)
Display typeTFT Super LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI186 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

HTC VividPalm Pre (GSM)
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadPalm webOS 1.0
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User InterfaceHTC Sense 3.0 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC VividPalm Pre (GSM)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (APQ8060) (45nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC VividPalm Pre (GSM)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2256MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

HTC VividPalm Pre (GSM)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/1700/2100Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, 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 VividPalm 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 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 stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC VividPalm Pre (GSM)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x1024 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

HTC VividPalm Pre (GSM)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation1 microphone1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, AAC+, WAV, WMAMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC VividPalm Pre (GSM)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot		802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingGPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC VividPalm Pre (GSM)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC VividPalm Pre (GSM)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity1620 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.6 hours5 hours
Standby293 hours (12.2 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

HTC VividPalm 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, Flash playerfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
Java framework		• Colors: Black
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC VividPalm 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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