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Palm Pre (GSM) vs HTC Windows Phone 8S

Side by side comparison between Palm Pre vs HTC Windows Phone 8S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Windows Phone 8S 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)

vs
19Points HTC Windows Phone 8S Compare Palm Pre X
HTC Windows Phone 8S
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Windows Phone 8S

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Pre (GSM)} 2 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM) vs Windows Phone 8S} 19 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S
+8GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)vs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core110%
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 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+113 grams (3.96 ounces)19%
Lighter
16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)vs+10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)65%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
186 PPIvs+233 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.1"vs+4"29%
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
QCIF (176x144)vs+HD (1280x720)35 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)vs+700000 apps (Marketplace)116 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) 14.4 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1150 mAhvs+1700 mAh48%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
13 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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πŸ“± Model features

Palm Pre (GSM)HTC Windows Phone 8S
 
ModelPre (GSM)Windows Phone 8S
Other model namesPalm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle GHTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC Rio
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		feature not registered
BrandPalmHTC
Release date10/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/200911/1/2012
Depth16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Palm Pre (GSM)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size3.1" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~60% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)186 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Palm Pre (GSM)HTC Windows Phone 8S
System versionPalm webOS 1.0Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Palm Pre (GSM)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8627
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Palm Pre (GSM)HTC Windows Phone 8S
RAM memory256MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB4GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Palm Pre (GSM)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 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

πŸ“· Camera

Palm Pre (GSM)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)HD (1280x720) 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 supportedfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Palm Pre (GSM)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Palm Pre (GSM)HTC Windows Phone 8S
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphoneNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Palm Pre (GSM)HTC Windows Phone 8S
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSGPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Palm Pre (GSM)HTC Windows Phone 8S
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Palm Pre (GSM)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh1700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Palm Pre (GSM)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black
β€’ Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework		β€’ Colors: Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray
β€’ Studio-quality sound with Beats AudioΒ™ built in
β€’ 7GB free SkyDrive storage
β€’ Noise reduction
β€’ DLNA
β€’ Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone

☒️ Radiation rate

Palm Pre (GSM)HTC Windows Phone 8S
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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