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LG Optimus U (US670) vs Palm Pre (GSM)

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

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Compare Palm Pre X LG Optimus U (US670) 11Points
LG Optimus U (US670)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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06Points Palm Pre (GSM) Compare LG Optimus U 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? LG Optimus U (US670)

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Optimus U (US670)} 11 Advantages LG Optimus U (US670) vs Pre (GSM)} 6 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM)
+512MB100%
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
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)4%
Lighter		vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)28%
Thinner		vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+3.2"3%
Larger screen		vs3.1"
+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
+VGA (640x480)11 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)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1500 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1150 mAh
512MB (140MB available)vs+8GB58 times
More internal storage for applications and files
180 PPIvs+186 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev Avs+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps23 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
17 Common items in both devices
600MHz 32bit Single-core
TFT LCD
16 million
320x480 pixels
(back) 3.1MP
Capacitive
Multitouch
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📱 Model features

LG Optimus U (US670)Palm Pre (GSM)
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ModelOptimus U (US670)Pre (GSM)
Other model namesUS Cellular LG Optimus U US670, LG US670Palm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGPalm
Release date12/1/201010/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/2009
Depth13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)58.9 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Optimus U (US670)Palm Pre (GSM)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~45.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI186 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

LG Optimus U (US670)Palm Pre (GSM)
System versionAndroid 2.2.2 FroyoPalm webOS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Optimus U (US670)Palm Pre (GSM)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM762732bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Optimus U (US670)Palm Pre (GSM)
RAM memory512MB256MB SDRAM
Internal storage512MB (140MB available)8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

LG Optimus U (US670)Palm Pre (GSM)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DONot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev ACSD, 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

LG Optimus U (US670)Palm Pre (GSM)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 15 fpsQCIF (176x144)
FlashNot supportedLED 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 focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Optimus U (US670)Palm Pre (GSM)
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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Optimus U (US670)Palm Pre (GSM)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot 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

LG Optimus U (US670)Palm Pre (GSM)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingGPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Optimus U (US670)Palm Pre (GSM)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Optimus U (US670)Palm Pre (GSM)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
LGIP-400N		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity1500 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours5 hours
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

LG Optimus U (US670)Palm 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 callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue
• 2GB microSD included
• LG 3Way Sync
• HAC (M4/T4)
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework		• Colors: Black
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Optimus U (US670)Palm 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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