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LG Q9 One (Q927L) vs Palm Pre (GSM)

Side by side comparison between LG Q9 One vs Palm Pre phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Palm Pre X LG Q9 One (Q927L) 36Points
6.1"
IPS

1440x3120

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Palm Pre (GSM) Compare LG Q9 One X
3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Q9 One (Q927L)

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!

Q9 One (Q927L)} 36 Advantages LG Q9 One (Q927L) vs Pre (GSM)} 2 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)8 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+64GB (50GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)115%
Thinner
vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1440x3120 pixels28 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+563 PPI2 times
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) 16MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsNot supported
+LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)326 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 LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps166 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh161%
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
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] 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
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
158 grams (5.53 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)17%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

11 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Q9 One (Q927L)Palm Pre (GSM)
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ModelLG Q9 One (Q927L)Pre (GSM)
Other model namesLG Q9 One (LG U+), LMQ927L, LM-Q927LPalm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGPalm
Release date10/1/201810/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/2009
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)71.9 x 153.2 millimeters (2.83 x 6.03 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight158 grams (5.53 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
Not supported

📲 Display

LG Q9 One (Q927L)Palm Pre (GSM)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size6.1" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3120 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)563 PPI186 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

LG Q9 One (Q927L)Palm Pre (GSM)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoPalm webOS 1.0
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Q9 One (Q927L)Palm Pre (GSM)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Q9 One (Q927L)Palm Pre (GSM)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X256MB SDRAM
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)
UFS 2.1
8GB
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

LG Q9 One (Q927L)Palm Pre (GSM)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/50 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 850/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat11 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-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 Q9 One (Q927L)Palm Pre (GSM)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsQCIF (176x144)
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.6 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length31mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Q9 One (Q927L)Palm Pre (GSM)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Q9 One (Q927L)Palm Pre (GSM)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG Q9 One (Q927L)Palm Pre (GSM)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouGPS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Q9 One (Q927L)Palm Pre (GSM)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Q9 One (Q927L)Palm Pre (GSM)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity3000 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy14 hours5 hours
Standby330 hours (13.8 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

LG Q9 One (Q927L)Palm Pre (GSM)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Moroccan Blue
• Android One
• 19.5:9 display ratio
• Dolby Vision and HDR10 display
• Always-on display
• 32-bit/192kHz audio
• DTS:X surround sound
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Colors: Black
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Q9 One (Q927L)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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