Palm Pre (GSM) vs Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)

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

11/17/2019 8:07 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:01 AM

Compare Motorola One Macro X Palm Pre (GSM) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

32Points Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2) Compare Palm Pre X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)

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2 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM)	vs	32 Advantages Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)38% Lighter	vs	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X15 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB	vs	+64GB (52GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage 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	+720x1520 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
186 PPI	vs	+271 PPI46% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.1"	vs	+6.2"100% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(triple camera) 13MP + 2MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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 on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 8MPAdvantage 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	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh2 times 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) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

13 Common items in both devices

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pre (GSM)	One Macro (XT2016-2)
Other model names	Palm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G	Lenovo One Macro XT2016, Motorola Lima
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Palm	Motorola
Release date	10/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/2009	10/12/2019
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)	75.41 x 157.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.2 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.1" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	720x1520 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	186 PPI	271 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
System version	Palm webOS 1.0	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P70M (12nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28, 66) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.21/5"1.75µm 2MP depth f/2.21/5"1.75µm
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (176x144)	Full HD (1920x1080) 120 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.2 + 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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP1	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1150 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	200 hours (8.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
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: Space Blue, Ultraviolet • Silicone case included • Max Vision display • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
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