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Nokia Lumia 820 vs Palm Pre (CDMA)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 820 vs Palm Pre phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Palm Pre X Nokia Lumia 820 27Points
Nokia Lumia 820
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

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02Points Palm Pre (CDMA) Compare Nokia Lumia 820 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? Nokia Lumia 820

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Lumia 820} 27 Advantages Nokia Lumia 820 vs Pre (CDMA)} 2 Advantages Palm Pre (CDMA)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs256MB SDRAM
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)71%
Thinner		vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen		vs320x480 pixels
+217 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs186 PPI
+4.3"39%
Larger screen		vs3.1"
+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+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
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video		vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
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)
+700000 apps (Marketplace)116 times
More apps available to download and use		vs6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps31 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
+1650 mAh43%
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 [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] 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
+3.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
8GB (6GB available)vs+8GB33%
More internal storage for applications and files
160 grams (5.6 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)19%
Lighter
13 Common items in both devices
16 million
4G LTE
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

Nokia Lumia 820Palm Pre (CDMA)
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ModelLumia 820Pre (CDMA)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 820, Nokia ArrowPalm Pre 1 CDMA, Palm Castle C
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaPalm
Release date11/1/20126/6/2009
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)68.5 x 123.8 millimeters (2.7 x 4.87 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 820Palm Pre (CDMA)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI186 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 820Palm Pre (CDMA)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloPalm webOS 1.0
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.1feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 820Palm Pre (CDMA)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM896032bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 820Palm Pre (CDMA)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2256MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB (6GB available)8GB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 820Palm Pre (CDMA)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECDMA2000 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

Nokia Lumia 820Palm Pre (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQCIF (176x144)
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 820Palm Pre (CDMA)
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

Nokia Lumia 820Palm Pre (CDMA)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMAMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 820Palm Pre (CDMA)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSGPS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 820Palm Pre (CDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 820Palm Pre (CDMA)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-5T		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity1650 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy8 hours5 hours
Standby330 hours (13.8 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 820Palm Pre (CDMA)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Black, Gray, Red, Yellow, White, Blue, Violet
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Wireless charging
• Video stabilization
• HD Voice
• 4G hotspot		• Colors: Black
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 820Palm Pre (CDMA)
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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