Palm Pre (CDMA) vs Nokia 5800 XpressMusic

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Side by side comparison between Palm Pre vs Nokia 5800 XpressMusic phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/10/2012 6:22 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:01 AM

Compare Nokia 5800 XpressMusic X Palm Pre (CDMA) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Compare Palm Pre X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

3.1
MP

0.1mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 5800 XpressMusic

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8 Advantages Palm Pre (CDMA)	vs	17 Advantages Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
+600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)63% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	369MHz 32bit Single-core
+256MB SDRAM100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+8GB100 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB (81MB available)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.	vs	Resistive
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+109 grams (3.82 ounces)24% Lighter
16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)	vs	+15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)9% Thinner
320x480 pixels	vs	+360x640 pixels50% Higher resolution screen
186 PPI	vs	+229 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.1"	vs	+3.2"3% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
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) 0.1MPAdvantage 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	+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)7 times More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 3.1 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps16% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1150 mAh	vs	+1320 mAh15% 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
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

12 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

(back) 3.1MP

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Change model
Model	Pre (CDMA)	5800 XpressMusic
Other model names	Palm Pre 1 CDMA, Palm Castle C	Nokia Tube, Nokia 5800d-1
Country or region available	(Global, International)	feature not registered
Brand	Palm	Nokia
Release date	6/6/2009	11/27/2008
Depth	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)	51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.1" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	360x640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	186 PPI	229 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)	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
System version	Palm webOS 1.0	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)	32bit: Nokia Rapido YII3E
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 369MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	8GB	256MB (81MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.1 Mbps	3.6 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 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (176x144)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-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	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	320x240 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	QCIF (176x144)
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)	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, еAAC+, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	GPS	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP1	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J
Battery capacity	1150 mAh	1320 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	5 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	WAP, HTML, 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, Red, Blue • 8GB microsSD included • 3D stereo sound • Nokia Maps 2.0 Touch • Includes proprietary connector for TV Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.11W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.97W/kg (head)

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Palm Pre (CDMA) vs Nokia 5800 XpressMusic

Side by side comparison between Palm Pre vs Nokia 5800 XpressMusic phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Nokia 5800 XpressMusic

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate