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Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) vs Palm Pre (CDMA)

Side by side comparison between Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) vs Palm Pre phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Palm Pre X Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) 12Points
Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.4"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

vs
14Points Palm Pre (CDMA) Compare Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) 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? Palm Pre (CDMA)

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X5 (TD-SCDMA)} 12 Advantages Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) vs Pre (CDMA)} 14 Advantages Palm Pre (CDMA)
+Until 8GB microSDAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)13%
Lighter		vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+14.7 millimeters (0.58 inches)15%
Thinner		vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+(back) 5MP60%
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
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+VGA (640x480)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsQCIF (176x144)
+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)7 times
More apps available to download and use		vs6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
264MHz 32bit Single-corevs+600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)139%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MBvs+256MB SDRAM100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (80MB available)vs+8GB101 times
More internal storage for applications and files
240x320 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
167 PPIvs+186 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+3.1"29%
Larger screen
3G TD-HSDPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G TD-HSDPA) 2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 3.1 Mbps55%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
950 mAhvs+1150 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
9 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+2 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 X5 (TD-SCDMA)Palm Pre (CDMA)
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ModelNokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Pre (CDMA)
Other model namesNokia X5-00, Nokia X5 for China MobilePalm Pre 1 CDMA, Palm Castle C
Country or region availableChina
China		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaPalm
Release date7/1/20106/6/2009
Depth14.7 millimeters (0.58 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)49.8 x 113 millimeters (1.96 x 4.45 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.4" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~31.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI186 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Palm Pre (CDMA)
System versionSymbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2Palm webOS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Chipset32bit32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 264MHz ARM9 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Palm Pre (CDMA)
RAM memory128MB256MB SDRAM
Internal storage256MB (80MB available)8GB
External storageUntil 8GB microSD
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2 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 networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPACDMA2000 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 X5 (TD-SCDMA)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 15 fpsQCIF (176x144)
FlashDual-LED 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 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

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)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 X5 (TD-SCDMA)Palm Pre (CDMA)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Palm Pre (CDMA)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSGPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Palm Pre (CDMA)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5F		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity950 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.6 hours5 hours
Standby165 hours (6.9 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Palm Pre (CDMA)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTML, Flash playerfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Various
• Dual mode GSM/TD-SCDMA phone
Java framework		• Colors: Black
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Palm 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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