LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile) vs Palm Pre (CDMA)

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

2/26/2013 1:58 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:01 AM

Compare Palm Pre X LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

240x400

2
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Palm Pre (CDMA) Compare LG Rumor Reflex X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Palm Pre (CDMA)

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!

6 Advantages LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	vs	14 Advantages Palm Pre (CDMA)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)12% Thinner	vs	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Not supported
+QVGA (320x240)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (176x144)
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
1x 480MHz	vs	+600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
480MB	vs	+8GB16 times More internal storage for applications and files
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixels	vs	+320x480 pixels60% Higher resolution screen
155 PPI	vs	+186 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"	vs	+3.1"3% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
10 apps	vs	+6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)599 times More apps available to download and use
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 2.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 3.1 Mbps29% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAh	vs	+1150 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster

10 Common items in both devices

256MB / 256MB SDRAM

TFT LCD

Capacitive

Multitouch

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Pre (CDMA)
Other model names	Boost Mobile LG Rumor Reflex LN272, LG Freedom, LG LN272	Palm Pre 1 CDMA, Palm Castle C
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Palm
Release date	3/29/2012	6/6/2009
Depth	15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)	53 x 107 millimeters (2.09 x 4.21 in)	59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight	133 grams (4.66 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3" inches	3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x400 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	155 PPI	186 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
System version	Proprietary OS	Palm webOS 1.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Chipset	feature not registered	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 480MHz	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
RAM memory	256MB	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	480MB	8GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	Not supported	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2.4 Mbps	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	QCIF (176x144)
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Not supported
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP1
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	1150 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.3 hours	5 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Titan Grey	• Colors: Black • Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant Microsoft Office 2007 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered