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Motorola Charm (MB502) vs Palm Pre (GSM)

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

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Compare Palm Pre X Motorola Charm (MB502) 13Points
Motorola Charm (MB502)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.8"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1170
mAh

(Removable)

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07Points Palm Pre (GSM) Compare Motorola Charm 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? Motorola Charm (MB502)

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Charm (MB502)} 13 Advantages Motorola Charm (MB502) vs Pre (GSM)} 7 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM)
+512MB LPDDR100%
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
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)23%
Lighter		vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)49%
Thinner		vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsNot supported
+CIF (352x288)3 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 HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster		vs3G HSDPA
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1170 mAh2%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1150 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+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
512MB (150MB available)vs+8GB54 times
More internal storage for applications and files
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+186 PPI30%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+3.1"11%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
2.0 + A2DPvs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
18 Common items in both devices
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
Plastic body
TFT LCD
(back) 3.1MP
3.6 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Charm (MB502)Palm Pre (GSM)
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ModelCharm (MB502)Pre (GSM)
Other model namesT-Mobile Motorola CHARM MB502, Motorola CHARM ME502Palm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaPalm
Release date8/5/201010/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/2009
Depth11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)67.2 x 98.4 millimeters (2.65 x 3.87 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola Charm (MB502)Palm Pre (GSM)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.8" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~36.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI186 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Charm (MB502)Palm Pre (GSM)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairPalm webOS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceMOTOBLUR UI 1.5feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Charm (MB502)Palm Pre (GSM)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3410 (65nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530 MP1PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Charm (MB502)Palm Pre (GSM)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR256MB SDRAM
Internal storage512MB (150MB available)8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Charm (MB502)Palm Pre (GSM)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6/2 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G2G
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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, 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

Motorola Charm (MB502)Palm Pre (GSM)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)CIF (352x288) 24 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
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Charm (MB502)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

Motorola Charm (MB502)Palm Pre (GSM)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation1 microphone1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Charm (MB502)Palm Pre (GSM)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingGPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Charm (MB502)Palm Pre (GSM)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Charm (MB502)Palm Pre (GSM)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity1170 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours5 hours
Standby334 hours (13.9 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Charm (MB502)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 callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Golden Bronze, Cabernet
• 2GB microSD included
• CrystalTalk Plus
• BackTrack navigation pad
• Kodak Perfect Touch
• HAC
Java framework		• Colors: Black
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Charm (MB502)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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