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Palm Pre (GSM) vs NGM Forward Infinity

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

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Compare NGM Forward Infinity 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
25Points NGM Forward Infinity Compare Palm Pre X
NGM Forward Infinity
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
IPS+

540x960

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? NGM Forward Infinity

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!

Pre (GSM)} 2 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM) vs Forward Infinity} 25 Advantages NGM Forward Infinity
+8GB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB (2GB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)7%
Lighter		vs144 grams (5.04 ounces)
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)vs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core180%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+1GB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)vs+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)77%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super IPS+Advantage
TFT Super IPS+ display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
186 PPIvs+245 PPI32%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.1"vs+4.5"45%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
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+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 1MPAdvantage
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 HSDPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+2100 mAh83%
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
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+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 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Dragontrail 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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📱 Model features

Palm Pre (GSM)NGM Forward Infinity
 
ModelPre (GSM)Forward Infinity
Other model namesPalm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle GNew Generation Mobile NGM Forward Infinity Dual Sim
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		feature not registered
BrandPalmNGM
Release date10/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/20095/1/2013
Depth16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)67 x 135.5 millimeters (2.64 x 5.33 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Palm Pre (GSM)NGM Forward Infinity
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super IPS+
Screen size3.1" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)186 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedDragontrail Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Palm Pre (GSM)NGM Forward Infinity
System versionPalm webOS 1.0Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Palm Pre (GSM)NGM Forward Infinity
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6589WM
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530 MP1PowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Palm Pre (GSM)NGM Forward Infinity
RAM memory256MB SDRAM1GB
Internal storage8GB4GB (2GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Palm Pre (GSM)NGM Forward Infinity
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps21/5.76 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, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Palm Pre (GSM)NGM Forward Infinity
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 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, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Palm Pre (GSM)NGM Forward Infinity
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x720 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)NGM Forward Infinity
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphoneNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Palm Pre (GSM)NGM Forward Infinity
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)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSGPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Palm Pre (GSM)NGM Forward Infinity
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Palm Pre (GSM)NGM Forward Infinity
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BL-48
Battery capacity1150 mAh2100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours11.7 hours
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Palm Pre (GSM)NGM Forward Infinity
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
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
• Swiftkey 4.0
• Gameloft Asphalt 6 Full Game
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Palm Pre (GSM)NGM Forward Infinity
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.708W/kg (body)
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