Palm Pre (GSM) vs LG Optimus Speed (P990)

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

9/11/2016 5:08 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:01 AM

Compare LG Optimus Speed X Palm Pre (GSM) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

25Points LG Optimus Speed (P990) Compare Palm Pre X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus Speed (P990)

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	25 Advantages LG Optimus Speed (P990)
+8GB33% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (6GB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	139 grams (4.87 ounces)
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core100% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+512MB LPDDR2100% 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	+10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)56% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
186 PPI	vs	+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) 3.1MP	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	+(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 HSDPA	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh30% 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
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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 supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

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)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
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Model	Pre (GSM)	Optimus Speed (P990)
Other model names	Palm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G	LG Optimus 2X Speed P990, LG P990
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland
Brand	Palm	LG
Release date	10/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/2009	1/24/2011
Depth	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)	63.2 x 123.9 millimeters (2.49 x 4.88 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Palm Pre (GSM)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.1" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	186 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Palm Pre (GSM)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
System version	Palm webOS 1.0	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Palm Pre (GSM)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	ULP NVIDIA GeForce
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Palm Pre (GSM)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB	8GB (6GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Palm Pre (GSM)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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 900/2100
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
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Palm Pre (GSM)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (176x144)	Full HD (1920x1080) 24 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	feature not registered
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Palm Pre (GSM)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1280x1024 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)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Palm Pre (GSM)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Palm Pre (GSM)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Palm Pre (GSM)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP1	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1150 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	7.9 hours
Standby	200 hours (8.3 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Palm Pre (GSM)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
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 • NVIDIA Tegra Zone • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Palm Pre (GSM)	LG Optimus Speed (P990)
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