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Palm Pre (GSM) vs NGM Forward Shake

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

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Palm Pre (GSM)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

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25Points NGM Forward Shake Compare Palm Pre X
NGM Forward Shake
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
IPS

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? NGM Forward Shake

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Pre (GSM)} 1 Advantage Palm Pre (GSM) vs Forward Shake} 25 Advantages NGM Forward Shake
+8GB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB (2GB available)
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)vs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+512MB100%
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+122 grams (4.27 ounces)11%
Lighter
16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)vs+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)42%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS 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) 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+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
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
1150 mAhvs+1500 mAh30%
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
15 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Palm Pre (GSM)NGM Forward Shake
 
ModelPre (GSM)Forward Shake
Other model namesPalm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle GNew Generation Mobile NGM Forward Shake Dual Sim
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandPalmNGM
Release date10/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/20095/1/2014
Depth16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)65 x 125.5 millimeters (2.56 x 4.94 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Palm Pre (GSM)NGM Forward Shake
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.1" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)186 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Palm Pre (GSM)NGM Forward Shake
System versionPalm webOS 1.0Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Palm Pre (GSM)NGM Forward Shake
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)
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 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Palm Pre (GSM)NGM Forward Shake
RAM memory256MB SDRAM512MB
Internal storage8GB4GB (2GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Palm Pre (GSM)NGM Forward Shake
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 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800
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 900/1800
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Palm Pre (GSM)NGM Forward Shake
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 supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
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 Shake
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 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 Shake
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone1 microphone
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 Shake
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)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSGPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

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

🔋 Battery

Palm Pre (GSM)NGM Forward Shake
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours8.7 hours
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)260 hours (10.8 days)

➕ Other features

Palm Pre (GSM)NGM Forward Shake
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, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework		• Colors: Black
Swiftkey 4.0
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Palm Pre (GSM)NGM Forward Shake
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.208W/kg (body)
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