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Obabox ObaPhone Barra vs Palm Pre (GSM)

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

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Compare Palm Pre X Obabox ObaPhone Barra 09Points
Obabox ObaPhone Barra
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
1.8"
CSTN

320x240

0.3
MP
32MB
RAM

Single-core

700
mAh

(Removable)

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19Points Palm Pre (GSM) Compare Obabox ObaPhone Barra 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? Palm Pre (GSM)

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ObaPhone Barra} 9 Advantages Obabox ObaPhone Barra vs Pre (GSM)} 19 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM)
+Until 32GB microSDAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+90 grams (3.15 ounces)50%
Lighter		vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+14 millimeters (0.55 inches)21%
Thinner		vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+222 PPI19%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs186 PPI
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsNot supported
+QVGA (320x240)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsQCIF (176x144)
+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
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
260MHz 32bit Single-corevs+600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)131%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32MB SDRAMvs+256MB SDRAM7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MB (32MB available)vs+8GB255 times
More internal storage for applications and files
CSTN - passive matrixvs+TFT LCDAdvantage
TFT LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
1.8"vs+3.1"72%
Larger screen
(back) 0.3MPvs+(back) 3.1MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
10 appsvs+6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)599 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) vs+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
700 mAhvs+1150 mAh64%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+GPSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster
MicroUSB 1.1vs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
4 Common items in both devices
Plastic body
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
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📱 Model features

Obabox ObaPhone BarraPalm Pre (GSM)
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ModelObaPhone BarraPre (GSM)
Other model namesMultilaser Obabox ObaPhone barra OB006, ObafonePalm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandObaboxPalm
Release date3/1/201810/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/2009
Depth14 millimeters (0.55 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)73 x 82 millimeters (2.87 x 3.23 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight90 grams (3.15 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Obabox ObaPhone BarraPalm Pre (GSM)
Display typeCSTN - passive matrixTFT LCD
Screen size1.8" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~16.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)222 PPI186 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Obabox ObaPhone BarraPalm Pre (GSM)
System versionProprietary OSPalm webOS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Obabox ObaPhone BarraPalm Pre (GSM)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6261M32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 260MHz ARM7EJ-S (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

Obabox ObaPhone BarraPalm Pre (GSM)
RAM memory32MB SDRAM256MB SDRAM
Internal storage128MB (32MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)		8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Obabox ObaPhone BarraPalm Pre (GSM)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)		Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered3.6 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 networkGPRS, EDGECSD, 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

Obabox ObaPhone BarraPalm Pre (GSM)
Back camera (main camera)0.3 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution640x480 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 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

Obabox ObaPhone BarraPalm 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

Obabox ObaPhone BarraPalm Pre (GSM)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsAVIMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAVMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Obabox ObaPhone BarraPalm Pre (GSM)
USBMicroUSB 1.1MicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedGPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Obabox ObaPhone BarraPalm Pre (GSM)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Obabox ObaPhone BarraPalm Pre (GSM)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity700 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

Obabox ObaPhone BarraPalm Pre (GSM)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Phone for seniors
• S.O.S. button (Emergency)
• Illuminated keyboard		• Colors: Black
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Obabox ObaPhone BarraPalm 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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