Palm Pre (CDMA) vs Motorola IronRock (XT626)

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

10/6/2013 3:39 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:01 AM

Compare Motorola IronRock X Palm Pre (CDMA) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

19Points Motorola IronRock (XT626) Compare Palm Pre X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1880
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola IronRock (XT626)

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3 Advantages Palm Pre (CDMA)	vs	19 Advantages Motorola IronRock (XT626)
+8GB7 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (1GB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)22% Lighter	vs	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Single-core131% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+1GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)	vs	+11 millimeters (0.43 inches)54% Thinner
320x480 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
186 PPI	vs	+256 PPI38% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.1"	vs	+4.3"39% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)	vs	+HD (1280x720)35 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
1150 mAh	vs	+1880 mAh63% 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
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster

15 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

LED flash

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+8 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
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Model	Pre (CDMA)	IronRock (XT626)
Other model names	Palm Pre 1 CDMA, Palm Castle C	Nextel Motorola Iron Rock XT626, Motorola Double V
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Palm	Motorola
Release date	6/6/2009	7/1/2012
Depth	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)	67 x 127.9 millimeters (2.64 x 5.04 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.1" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	186 PPI	256 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)	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
System version	Palm webOS 1.0	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB	4GB (1GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
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	Dual-Band 800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 1700/1900/2100
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	iDEN 800
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	iDEN
📷 Camera
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (176x144)	HD (1280x720)
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	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
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)	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1280x1024 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)	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
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, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP1	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF6X
Battery capacity	1150 mAh	1880 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	4 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	192 hours (8 days)
➕ Other features
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
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: Black • 2GB or 8GB microSD included • Quickoffice • Push-to-Talk (PTT) • HAC M3/T3 • VPN IPSec • Digital compass • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
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