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Huawei Ascend Mate vs Palm Pre (CDMA)

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

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Compare Palm Pre X Huawei Ascend Mate 23Points
6.1"
IPS+

720x1280

8
MP

1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4050
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Ascend Mate

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Ascend Mate} 23 Advantages Huawei Ascend Mate vs Pre (CDMA)} 4 Advantages Palm Pre (CDMA)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)71%
Thinner
vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+TFT Super IPS+Advantage
TFT Super IPS+ display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+241 PPI30%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs186 PPI
+6.1"97%
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) 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)
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 3.1 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4050 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1150 mAh
+FMAdvantage
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 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
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
8GB (4.68GB available)vs+8GB71%
More internal storage for applications and files
198 grams (6.93 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)47%
Lighter
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
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

Huawei Ascend MatePalm Pre (CDMA)
Change model 
ModelAscend MatePre (CDMA)
Other model namesHuawei Ascend MatePalm Pre 1 CDMA, Palm Castle C
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandHuaweiPalm
Release date2/1/20136/6/2009
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)85.7 x 163.5 millimeters (3.37 x 6.44 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight198 grams (6.93 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Huawei Ascend MatePalm Pre (CDMA)
Display typeTFT Super IPS+TFT LCD
Screen size6.1" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)241 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

Huawei Ascend MatePalm Pre (CDMA)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanPalm webOS 1.0
Firmware updateAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei Ascend MatePalm Pre (CDMA)
Chipset32bit: Huawei K3V2 HiSilicon Hi362032bit: TI OMAP 3430
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerHiSilicon GC4000PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei Ascend MatePalm Pre (CDMA)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR256MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB (4.68GB available)8GB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei Ascend MatePalm Pre (CDMA)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CDMA2000 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

📷 Camera

Huawei Ascend MatePalm Pre (CDMA)
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 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 focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei Ascend MatePalm Pre (CDMA)
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

Huawei Ascend MatePalm Pre (CDMA)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei Ascend MatePalm Pre (CDMA)
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)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingGPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Huawei Ascend MatePalm Pre (CDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei Ascend MatePalm Pre (CDMA)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity4050 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy23 hours5 hours
Standby1072 hours (44.7 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Huawei Ascend MatePalm 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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Crystal Black, Pure White
• Huawei Emotion UI v1.5
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Dolby mobile 3 Sound
• WiFi dual-band
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Microsoft Office 2007 support
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei Ascend MatePalm 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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