Palm Pre (GSM) vs Lanix X500B

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Side by side comparison between Palm Pre vs Lanix X500B phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/6/2018 4:50 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:01 AM

Compare Lanix X500B X Palm Pre (GSM) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

24Points Lanix X500B Compare Palm Pre X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

480x854

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Lanix X500B

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!

2 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM)	vs	24 Advantages Lanix X500B
+8GB129% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (3.5GB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+1GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)88% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels167% Higher resolution screen
186 PPI	vs	+196 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.1"	vs	+5"61% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 8MP154% 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
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)	vs	+HD (1280x720)35 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 HSDPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1150 mAh	vs	+1800 mAh57% 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) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

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

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📱 Model features
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Lanix X500B
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Model	Pre (GSM)	Lanix X500B
Other model names	Palm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G	TelCel Lanix Ilium X500B 3G
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Chile, Mexico
Brand	Palm	Lanix
Release date	10/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/2009	3/1/2016
Depth	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)	73.2 x 145.2 millimeters (2.88 x 5.72 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Lanix X500B
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.1" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	186 PPI	196 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 (GSM)	Lanix X500B
System version	Palm webOS 1.0	Android 5.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Lanix X500B
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6580M (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	ARM Mali-400 MP2 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Lanix X500B
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB	8GB (3.5GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Lanix X500B
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 (GSM)	Lanix X500B
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (176x144)	HD (1280x720) 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	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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Lanix X500B
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
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 (GSM)	Lanix X500B
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Lanix X500B
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Lanix X500B
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Lanix X500B
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP1	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) X500B-BAT
Battery capacity	1150 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	11 hours
Standby	200 hours (8.3 days)	128 hours (5.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Lanix X500B
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: Black, White • Screen protector included • 3 silicon cases included • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Lanix X500B
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