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Palm Pre (CDMA) vs Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Palm Pre vs Apple iPhone 3G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 3G X Palm Pre (CDMA) 10Points
Palm Pre (CDMA)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

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08Points Apple iPhone 3G (16GB) Compare Palm Pre X
Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Palm Pre (CDMA)

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Pre (CDMA)} 10 Advantages Palm Pre (CDMA) vs iPhone 3G (16GB)} 8 Advantages Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)
+600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)46%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs412MHz 32bit Single-core
+256MB SDRAM100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs128MB SDRAM
+186 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs165 PPI
+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+QCIF (176x144)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsNot supported
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster		vs3G HSDPA
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.0 + A2DP
8GBvs+16GB (14GB available)75%
More internal storage for applications and files
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+133 grams (4.66 ounces)2%
Lighter
16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)vs+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)38%
Thinner
3.1"vs+3.5"13%
Larger screen
6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)382 times
More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 3.1 Mbpsvs+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps16%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
17 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
TFT LCD
16 million
320x480 pixels
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Palm Pre (CDMA)iPhone 3G (16GB)
ModelPre (CDMA)iPhone 3G (16GB)
Other model namesPalm Pre 1 CDMA, Palm Castle CiPhone 3G, iPhone 2
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandPalmApple
Release date6/6/20097/1/2008
Depth16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Palm Pre (CDMA)iPhone 3G (16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.1" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)186 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Palm Pre (CDMA)iPhone 3G (16GB)
System versionPalm webOS 1.0iOS 2.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 4.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Palm Pre (CDMA)iPhone 3G (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)32bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530 MP1PowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Palm Pre (CDMA)iPhone 3G (16GB)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM128MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Palm Pre (CDMA)iPhone 3G (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Palm Pre (CDMA)iPhone 3G (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)Not supported
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomNot supportedNot supported
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Palm Pre (CDMA)iPhone 3G (16GB)
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

Palm Pre (CDMA)iPhone 3G (16GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation1 microphone1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263feature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, iTunes

🔌 Connectivity

Palm Pre (CDMA)iPhone 3G (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSGPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Palm Pre (CDMA)iPhone 3G (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Palm Pre (CDMA)iPhone 3G (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours10 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Palm Pre (CDMA)iPhone 3G (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White

☢️ Radiation rate

Palm Pre (CDMA)iPhone 3G (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.52W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.56W/kg (head), 0.23W/kg (body)
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