Palm Pre (CDMA) vs Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)

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

9/3/2016 1:08 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:01 AM

Compare Sony Ericsson txt X Palm Pre (CDMA) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a) Compare Palm Pre X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.55"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Palm Pre (CDMA)

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!

14 Advantages Palm Pre (CDMA)	vs	7 Advantages Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)
+256MB SDRAM3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	64MB SDRAM
+8GB81 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	120MB (100MB available)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x240 pixels
+186 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	157 PPI
+3.1"22% Larger screen	vs	2.55"
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)599 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(4G LTE) 3.1 Mbps17 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1150 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1000 mAh
+GPSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+95 grams (3.33 ounces)42% Lighter
16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)	vs	+14.5 millimeters (0.57 inches)17% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
QCIF (176x144)	vs	+QVGA (320x240)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

9 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

(back) 3.1MP

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

802.11 b/g [wifi3]

+2 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)	Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pre (CDMA)	txt (CK13a)
Other model names	Palm Pre 1 CDMA, Palm Castle C	Sony Ericsson TXT CK13
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Palm	Sony Ericsson
Release date	6/6/2009	10/1/2011
Depth	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)	14.5 millimeters (0.57 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)	60 x 106 millimeters (2.36 x 4.17 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	95 grams (3.33 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.1" inches	2.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~31.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	186 PPI	157 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)
System version	Palm webOS 1.0	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core PNX-4910 (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)	Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	64MB SDRAM
Internal storage	8GB	120MB (100MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)
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	0.177 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
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	Not supported
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
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)	Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (176x144)	QVGA (320x240)
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
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)	Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
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)	Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)
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.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	GPS	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP1	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1150 mAh	1000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	3.2 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	416 hours (17.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)
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	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant Microsoft Office 2007 Java framework	• Colors: Black, Blue, White, Pink • Facebook and Twitter • Google Mail and Google Talk Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)
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