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NGM Forward Run vs Palm Pre (GSM)

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

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Compare Palm Pre X NGM Forward Run 23Points
NGM Forward Run
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
01Point Palm Pre (GSM) Compare NGM Forward Run 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? NGM Forward Run

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Forward Run} 23 Advantages NGM Forward Run vs Pre (GSM)} 1 Advantage Palm Pre (GSM)
+1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core160%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+512MB LPDDR2100%
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
+125 grams (4.38 ounces)8%
Lighter		vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)82%
Thinner		vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen		vs320x480 pixels
+233 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs186 PPI
+4"29%
Larger screen		vs3.1"
+(back) 8MP154%
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) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)35 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+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster		vs3G HSDPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+1600 mAh39%
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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage
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]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
4GB (2GB available)vs+8GB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
14 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
LED flash
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+7 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 RunPalm Pre (GSM)
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ModelForward RunPre (GSM)
Other model namesNew Generation Mobile NGM Forward Run Dual SimPalm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNGMPalm
Release date7/1/201410/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/2009
Depth9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 126 millimeters (2.52 x 4.96 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight125 grams (4.38 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

NGM Forward RunPalm Pre (GSM)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI186 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

NGM Forward RunPalm Pre (GSM)
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 RunPalm Pre (GSM)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT657232bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

NGM Forward RunPalm Pre (GSM)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2256MB SDRAM
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

NGM Forward RunPalm Pre (GSM)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)		Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

NGM Forward RunPalm Pre (GSM)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 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 detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

NGM Forward RunPalm Pre (GSM)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)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 RunPalm Pre (GSM)
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 RunPalm Pre (GSM)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + 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

NGM Forward RunPalm Pre (GSM)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

NGM Forward RunPalm Pre (GSM)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity1600 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10.5 hours5 hours
Standby445 hours (18.5 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

NGM Forward RunPalm 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, XHTMLfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• 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 RunPalm Pre (GSM)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.515W/kg (body)feature not registered
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