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Palm Pre (GSM) vs HTC Desire 300

Side by side comparison between Palm Pre vs HTC Desire 300 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Desire 300 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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22Points HTC Desire 300 Compare Palm Pre X
HTC Desire 300
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire 300

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Pre (GSM)} 2 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM) vs Desire 300} 22 Advantages HTC Desire 300
+8GB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB (1.78GB available)
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)vs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)131%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)13%
Lighter
16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)vs+10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)68%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
186 PPIvs+217 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.1"vs+4.3"39%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
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+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)vs+WVGA (800x480)14 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+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1150 mAhvs+1650 mAh43%
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
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
14 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Palm Pre (GSM)HTC Desire 300
 
ModelPre (GSM)Desire 300
Other model namesPalm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle GHTC Desire 300 301e, 301s, HTC Z3
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandPalmHTC
Release date10/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/200911/1/2013
Depth16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)66.2 x 131.8 millimeters (2.61 x 5.19 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Palm Pre (GSM)HTC Desire 300
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size3.1" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)186 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Palm Pre (GSM)HTC Desire 300
System versionPalm webOS 1.0Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredHTC Sense UI 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Palm Pre (GSM)HTC Desire 300
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Palm Pre (GSM)HTC Desire 300
RAM memory256MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB4GB (1.78GB available)
eMMC 4.41
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Palm Pre (GSM)HTC Desire 300
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
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 301s: 850/2100 - 301e: 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Palm Pre (GSM)HTC Desire 300
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)WVGA (800x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
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 supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Palm Pre (GSM)HTC Desire 300
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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)HTC Desire 300
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Palm Pre (GSM)HTC Desire 300
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSGPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Palm Pre (GSM)HTC Desire 300
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Palm Pre (GSM)HTC Desire 300
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours11 hours
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)625 hours (26 days)

➕ Other features

Palm Pre (GSM)HTC Desire 300
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice 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: Black, White
25GB Dropbox
• HTC BlinkFeed
• HTC BoomSound
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Palm Pre (GSM)HTC Desire 300
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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