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Palm Pre (CDMA) vs Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)

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

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3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
33Points Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB) Compare Palm Pre X
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)

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!

Pre (CDMA)} 3 Advantages Palm Pre (CDMA) vs Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)} 33 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs136 grams (4.76 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)vs+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+4GB LPDDR415 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GBvs+32GB (22GB available)175%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)vs+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)2 times
Thinner
Plastic bodyvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels23 times
Higher resolution screen
186 PPIvs+534 PPI187%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.1"vs+5.5"77%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 13MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+LDAF: laser detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)326 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+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps144 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+2600 mAh126%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

11 Common items in both devices
16 million
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+4 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Palm Pre (CDMA)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
ModelPre (CDMA)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Other model namesPalm Pre 1 CDMA, Palm Castle CVerizon Moto Z Droid XT1650-01, XT1650-02, Motorola Sheridan
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandPalmMotorola
Release date6/6/20097/28/2016
Depth16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)
Size (width x height)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Palm Pre (CDMA)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size3.1" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)186 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Palm Pre (CDMA)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
System versionPalm webOS 1.0Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Palm Pre (CDMA)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Palm Pre (CDMA)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage8GB32GB (22GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Palm Pre (CDMA)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbps450/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat9 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Palm Pre (CDMA)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedLDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Palm Pre (CDMA)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Palm Pre (CDMA)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Palm Pre (CDMA)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSGPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Palm Pre (CDMA)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Palm Pre (CDMA)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours21 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)336 hours (14 days)

โž• Other features

Palm Pre (CDMA)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
โ€ข Microsoft Office 2007
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
โ€ข Quick Charge 3.0
โ€ข TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Palm Pre (CDMA)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.91W/kg (head), 1.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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