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HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Palm Pre (CDMA)

Side by side comparison between HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Palm Pre phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Palm Pre X HTC Windows Phone 8S 18Points
HTC Windows Phone 8S
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

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03Points Palm Pre (CDMA) Compare HTC Windows Phone 8S X
Palm Pre (CDMA)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Windows Phone 8S

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Windows Phone 8S} 18 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Pre (CDMA)} 3 Advantages Palm Pre (CDMA)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core110%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+512MB LPDDR2100%
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
+113 grams (3.96 ounces)19%
Lighter		vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)65%
Thinner		vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen		vs320x480 pixels
+233 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs186 PPI
+4"29%
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
+HD (1280x720)35 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsQCIF (176x144)
+700000 apps (Marketplace)116 times
More apps available to download and use		vs6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(4G LTE) 3.1 Mbps
+1700 mAh48%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1150 mAh
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster		vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
4GBvs+8GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
13 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+6 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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πŸ“± Model features

HTC Windows Phone 8SPalm Pre (CDMA)
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ModelWindows Phone 8SPre (CDMA)
Other model namesHTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC RioPalm Pre 1 CDMA, Palm Castle C
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCPalm
Release date11/1/20126/6/2009
Depth10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight113 grams (3.96 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

HTC Windows Phone 8SPalm Pre (CDMA)
Display typeTFT Super LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI186 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

πŸ€– Operating System

HTC Windows Phone 8SPalm Pre (CDMA)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloPalm webOS 1.0
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 Amberfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

HTC Windows Phone 8SPalm Pre (CDMA)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM862732bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (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

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

HTC Windows Phone 8SPalm Pre (CDMA)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2256MB SDRAM
Internal storage4GB8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

HTC Windows Phone 8SPalm Pre (CDMA)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACDMA2000 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

πŸ“· Camera

HTC Windows Phone 8SPalm Pre (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 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 focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

HTC Windows Phone 8SPalm Pre (CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot 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

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

HTC Windows Phone 8SPalm Pre (CDMA)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

HTC Windows Phone 8SPalm Pre (CDMA)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSGPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Windows Phone 8SPalm Pre (CDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

HTC Windows Phone 8SPalm Pre (CDMA)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity1700 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered300 hours (12.5 days)

βž• Other features

HTC Windows Phone 8SPalm Pre (CDMA)
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 callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray
β€’ Studio-quality sound with Beats AudioΒ™ built in
β€’ 7GB free SkyDrive storage
β€’ Noise reduction
β€’ DLNA
β€’ Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone		β€’ Colors: Black
β€’ Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

HTC Windows Phone 8SPalm 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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