Palm Pre (CDMA) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)

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Side by side comparison between Palm Pre vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/11/2020 5:18 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:01 AM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro X Palm Pre (CDMA) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

11Points Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a) Compare Palm Pre X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.55"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

930
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)

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!

10 Advantages Palm Pre (CDMA)	vs	11 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
+8GB63 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB (128MB available)
+16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)1% Thinner	vs	17 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 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"
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+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
+1150 mAh24% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	930 mAh
Not supported	vs	+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)13% Lighter
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
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
QCIF (176x144)	vs	+VGA (640x480)11 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
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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

16 Common items in both devices

600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)

256MB SDRAM / 256MB

Plastic body

TFT LCD

LED flash

Capacitive

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pre (CDMA)	Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
Other model names	Palm Pre 1 CDMA, Palm Castle C	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro U20, SE Mimmi
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Palm	Sony Ericsson
Release date	6/6/2009	6/29/2010
Depth	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)	17 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)	52 x 90 millimeters (2.05 x 3.54 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.1" inches	2.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~43% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	186 PPI	157 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 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 Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
System version	Palm webOS 1.0	Android 1.6 Donut
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.1 Eclair
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	256MB
Internal storage	8GB	256MB (128MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
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	7.2/2 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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (176x144)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face 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)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
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 Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
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, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
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	feature not registered
GPS	GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP1	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1150 mAh	930 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	3.5 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
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	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant Microsoft Office 2007 Java framework	• Colors: Black, Red, Pink • 2GB microSD included • SE UX platform • SE Timescape • SE PlayNow Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
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