Palm Pre (CDMA) vs Blu Amour (D290a)

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

9/4/2016 1:02 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:01 AM

Compare Blu Amour X Palm Pre (CDMA) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Blu Amour (D290a) Compare Palm Pre X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Amour (D290a)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

3 Advantages Palm Pre (CDMA)	vs	23 Advantages Blu Amour (D290a)
+8GB2 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2.49GB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core100% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+512MB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)	vs	+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)46% Thinner
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
186 PPI	vs	+233 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.1"	vs	+4"29% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)	vs	+VGA (640x480)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)582 times More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 3.1 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAh	vs	+1600 mAh39% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

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

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pre (CDMA)	Amour (D290a)
Other model names	Palm Pre 1 CDMA, Palm Castle C	BLU Amour Dual-Sim D290, BLU Amour Swarovski
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Palm	Blu
Release date	6/6/2009	5/1/2013
Depth	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)	65.5 x 128.5 millimeters (2.58 x 5.06 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.1" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	186 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Blu Amour (D290a)
System version	Palm webOS 1.0	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6577
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	PowerVR SGX531 Ultra
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Blu Amour (D290a)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	512MB
Internal storage	8GB	4GB (2.49GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.1 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (176x144)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Blu Amour (D290a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP1	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1150 mAh	1600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	12 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Blu Amour (D290a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant Microsoft Office 2007 Java framework	• Colors: White • Made with Swarovski Zirconia • Screen protector included • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Blu Amour (D290a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered