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Palm Pre (CDMA) vs Nokia N97

Side by side comparison between Palm Pre vs Nokia N97 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N97 X Palm Pre (CDMA) 08Points
Palm Pre (CDMA)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
18Points Nokia N97 Compare Palm Pre X
Nokia N97
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N97

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Pre (CDMA)} 8 Advantages Palm Pre (CDMA) vs N97} 18 Advantages Nokia N97
+600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)38%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs434MHz 32bit Single-core
+256MB SDRAM100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs128MB SDRAM
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)11%
Lighter		vs150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)8%
Thinner		vs18.25 millimeters (0.72 inches)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster		vs3G HSDPA
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.		vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.		vsSingle
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.0 + A2DP
8GBvs+32GB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
320x480 pixelsvs+360x640 pixels50%
Higher resolution screen
186 PPIvs+210 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.1"vs+3.5"13%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash 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+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(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+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)7 times
More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 3.1 Mbpsvs+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps16%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1500 mAh30%
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+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
12 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
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📱 Model features

Palm Pre (CDMA)Nokia N97
 
ModelPre (CDMA)Nokia N97
Other model namesPalm Pre 1 CDMA, Palm Castle CNokia N97 RM-505, RM-506, RM-507, N97 US
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		feature not registered
BrandPalmNokia
Release date6/6/20096/11/2009
Depth16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)18.25 millimeters (0.72 inches)
Size (width x height)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)55.3 x 117.2 millimeters (2.18 x 4.61 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Palm Pre (CDMA)Nokia N97
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.1" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~52.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)186 PPI210 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Palm Pre (CDMA)Nokia N97
System versionPalm webOS 1.0Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Palm Pre (CDMA)Nokia N97
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530 MP1feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Palm Pre (CDMA)Nokia N97
RAM memory256MB SDRAM128MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB32GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Palm Pre (CDMA)Nokia N97
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 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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-DONot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTECSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Palm Pre (CDMA)Nokia N97
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)VGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
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 supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Palm Pre (CDMA)Nokia N97
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQCIF (176x144)
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)Nokia N97
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphonefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, RealVideo
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Palm Pre (CDMA)Nokia N97
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSGPSA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Palm Pre (CDMA)Nokia N97
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Palm Pre (CDMA)Nokia N97
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-4L
Battery capacity1150 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours5.3 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Palm Pre (CDMA)Nokia N97
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 supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 3D stereo sound
• Nokia Maps 2.0 Touch
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Palm Pre (CDMA)Nokia N97
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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