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Palm Pre (GSM) vs Alcatel Idol S (6034M)

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

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Compare Alcatel Idol S X Palm Pre (GSM) 02Points
Palm Pre (GSM)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

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27Points Alcatel Idol S (6034M) Compare Palm Pre X
Alcatel Idol S (6034M)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.7"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel Idol S (6034M)

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Pre (GSM)} 2 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM) vs Idol S (6034M)} 27 Advantages Alcatel Idol S (6034M)
+8GB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB (2GB available)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)vs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core164%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)23%
Lighter
16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)vs+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)129%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
186 PPIvs+312 PPI68%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.1"vs+4.7"52%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
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+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)81 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
3G HSDPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps27 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+2000 mAh74%
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
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
13 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Palm Pre (GSM)Alcatel Idol S (6034M)
ModelPre (GSM)Idol S (6034M)
Other model namesPalm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle GAlcatel One Touch Idol S 6034M, OT-6034M
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		feature not registered
BrandPalmAlcatel
Release date10/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/200912/1/2013
Depth16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)66.8 x 133.5 millimeters (2.63 x 5.26 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Palm Pre (GSM)Alcatel Idol S (6034M)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.1" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)186 PPI312 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedDragontrail Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Palm Pre (GSM)Alcatel Idol S (6034M)
System versionPalm webOS 1.0Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Palm Pre (GSM)Alcatel Idol S (6034M)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6577 (40nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530 MP1PowerVR SGX531 Ultra 522Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Palm Pre (GSM)Alcatel Idol S (6034M)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB4GB (2GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Palm Pre (GSM)Alcatel Idol S (6034M)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (1, 7, 8)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Palm Pre (GSM)Alcatel Idol S (6034M)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED 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 supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Palm Pre (GSM)Alcatel Idol S (6034M)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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 (GSM)Alcatel Idol S (6034M)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphoneNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Palm Pre (GSM)Alcatel Idol S (6034M)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSGPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Palm Pre (GSM)Alcatel Idol S (6034M)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Palm Pre (GSM)Alcatel Idol S (6034M)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours8.5 hours
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Palm Pre (GSM)Alcatel Idol S (6034M)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
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 registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework		• Colors: Slate, Fresh Rose, Cherry Red
• Oleophobic coating screen
• HD Voice
• EAP SIM
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Palm Pre (GSM)Alcatel Idol S (6034M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.48W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)
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