Palm Pre (CDMA) vs Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Palm Pre vs Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/11/2017 9:41 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:01 AM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus X Palm Pre (CDMA) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

31Points Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB) Compare Palm Pre X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

4.1mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)

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2 Advantages Palm Pre (CDMA)	vs	31 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)24% Lighter	vs	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core6 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+6GB LPDDR423 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB	vs	+128GB (118GB available)14 times More internal storage for applications and files
16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)112% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels13 times Higher resolution screen
186 PPI	vs	+386 PPI108% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.1"	vs	+5.7"84% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP7 times Higher resolution main camera
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	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 4.1MPAdvantage 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 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps193 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAh	vs	+3800 mAh2 times 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
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

12 Common items in both devices

16 million

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

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📱 Model features
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pre (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
Other model names	Palm Pre 1 CDMA, Palm Castle C	Xiaomi 5s Plus 2016070 6GB/128GB, Xiaomi Mi5S Plus
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Palm	Xiaomi
Release date	6/6/2009	10/1/2016
Depth	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)	77.7 x 154.6 millimeters (3.06 x 6.09 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.1" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	186 PPI	386 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)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
System version	Palm webOS 1.0	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 2.2GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	8GB	128GB (118GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.1 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (176x144)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	4.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2688x1536 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	2µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP1	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1150 mAh	3800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, 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	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
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: Silver, Gray, Gold, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • MIUI 8.0 • LED notification • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	Palm Pre (CDMA)	Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)
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