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Palm Pre (CDMA) vs Motorola Bravo (MB520)

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

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Compare Motorola Bravo X Palm Pre (CDMA) 03Points
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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19Points Motorola Bravo (MB520) Compare Palm Pre X
Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.7"
TFT

480x854

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Bravo (MB520)

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Pre (CDMA)} 3 Advantages Palm Pre (CDMA) vs Bravo (MB520)} 19 Advantages Motorola Bravo (MB520)
+8GB5 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs2GB (1.32GB available)
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster		vs3G HSUPA
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)vs+800MHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)47%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+512MB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+122 grams (4.27 ounces)11%
Lighter
16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)vs+13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)27%
Thinner
320x480 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels167%
Higher resolution screen
186 PPIvs+265 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.1"vs+3.7"19%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
QCIF (176x144)vs+CIF (352x288)3 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 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1540 mAh34%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
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 supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
17 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
(back) 3.1MP
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+10 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

Palm Pre (CDMA)Motorola Bravo (MB520)
 
ModelPre (CDMA)Bravo (MB520)
Other model namesPalm Pre 1 CDMA, Palm Castle CAT&T Motorola Bravo MB520, Motorola Kobe
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		USA
USA
BrandPalmMotorola
Release date6/6/200911/14/2010
Depth16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)63 x 109.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.31 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Palm Pre (CDMA)Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.1" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)186 PPI265 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Palm Pre (CDMA)Motorola Bravo (MB520)
System versionPalm webOS 1.0Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.2 Froyo
User Interfacefeature not registeredMOTOBLUR UI

⚙️ Processor

Palm Pre (CDMA)Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530 MP1PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Palm Pre (CDMA)Motorola Bravo (MB520)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM512MB
Internal storage8GB2GB (1.32GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Palm Pre (CDMA)Motorola Bravo (MB520)
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 Mbps7.2/2 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
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTECSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Palm Pre (CDMA)Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)CIF (352x288) 30 fps
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 supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Palm Pre (CDMA)Motorola Bravo (MB520)
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)Motorola Bravo (MB520)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation1 microphone1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Palm Pre (CDMA)Motorola Bravo (MB520)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSGPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Palm Pre (CDMA)Motorola Bravo (MB520)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Palm Pre (CDMA)Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh1540 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours6.9 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)240 hours (10 days)

➕ Other features

Palm Pre (CDMA)Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework		• Colors: Black
• 2GB microSD included
CrystalTalk Plus
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Palm Pre (CDMA)Motorola Bravo (MB520)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.59W/kg (head), 0.53W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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