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NGM Forward 5.5 vs Palm Pre (CDMA)

Side by side comparison between NGM Forward 5.5 vs Palm Pre phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Palm Pre X NGM Forward 5.5 25Points
NGM Forward 5.5
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

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01Point Palm Pre (CDMA) Compare NGM Forward 5.5 X
Palm Pre (CDMA)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? NGM Forward 5.5

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Forward 5.5} 25 Advantages NGM Forward 5.5 vs Pre (CDMA)} 1 Advantage Palm Pre (CDMA)
+1.7GHz 32bit Octa-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+2GB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs256MB SDRAM
+16GB (12GB available)50%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs8GB
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)2%
Lighter		vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+5.55 millimeters (0.22 inches)2 times
Thinner		vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen		vs320x480 pixels
+441 PPI137%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs186 PPI
+5"61%
Larger screen		vs3.1"
+(back) 13MP3 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
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
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+) 21 Mbps6 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
+2300 mAh100%
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
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		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
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
13 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+6 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

NGM Forward 5.5Palm Pre (CDMA)
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ModelForward 5.5Pre (CDMA)
Other model namesNew Generation Mobile NGM Forward 5.5Palm Pre 1 CDMA, Palm Castle C
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNGMPalm
Release date6/1/20146/6/2009
Depth5.55 millimeters (0.22 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)70.2 x 145 millimeters (2.76 x 5.71 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight133 grams (4.66 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

NGM Forward 5.5Palm Pre (CDMA)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI186 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

NGM Forward 5.5Palm Pre (CDMA)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanPalm webOS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

NGM Forward 5.5Palm Pre (CDMA)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT659232bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-450 MP4PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

NGM Forward 5.5Palm Pre (CDMA)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR2256MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)8GB
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

NGM Forward 5.5Palm Pre (CDMA)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 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 900/2100CDMA2000 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

NGM Forward 5.5Palm Pre (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 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 focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

NGM Forward 5.5Palm Pre (CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 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

NGM Forward 5.5Palm Pre (CDMA)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

NGM Forward 5.5Palm Pre (CDMA)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingGPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

NGM Forward 5.5Palm Pre (CDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

NGM Forward 5.5Palm Pre (CDMA)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity2300 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy14.2 hours5 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

NGM Forward 5.5Palm Pre (CDMA)
Call controlVoice 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, XHTMLfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework		• Colors: Black
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

NGM Forward 5.5Palm Pre (CDMA)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.243W/kg (body)feature not registered
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