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Palm Pre (GSM) vs Orange Monte Carlo

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

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Compare Orange Monte Carlo 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
17Points Orange Monte Carlo Compare Palm Pre X
Orange Monte Carlo
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Orange Monte Carlo

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 Monte Carlo} 17 Advantages Orange Monte Carlo
+8GB54 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs512MB (150MB available)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)vs+800MHz 32bit Single-core40%
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+120 grams (4.2 ounces)13%
Lighter
16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)vs+10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)63%
Thinner
320x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
186 PPIvs+217 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.1"vs+4.3"39%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP56%
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
QCIF (176x144)vs+VGA (640x480)11 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) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1400 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
16 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
LED flash
3G HSDPA
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+9 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)Orange Monte Carlo
 
ModelPre (GSM)Monte Carlo
Other model namesPalm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle GZTE Skate, Orange Monte Carlo
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		feature not registered
BrandPalmOrange
Release date10/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/20098/1/2011
Depth16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)67.8 x 125.9 millimeters (2.67 x 4.96 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Palm Pre (GSM)Orange Monte Carlo
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.1" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)186 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Palm Pre (GSM)Orange Monte Carlo
System versionPalm webOS 1.0Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Palm Pre (GSM)Orange Monte Carlo
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Palm Pre (GSM)Orange Monte Carlo
RAM memory256MB SDRAM512MB
Internal storage8GB512MB (150MB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Palm Pre (GSM)Orange Monte Carlo
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 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
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Palm Pre (GSM)Orange Monte Carlo
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)VGA (640x480)
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 supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Palm Pre (GSM)Orange Monte Carlo
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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)Orange Monte Carlo
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphonefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Palm Pre (GSM)Orange Monte Carlo
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSGPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Palm Pre (GSM)Orange Monte Carlo
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Palm Pre (GSM)Orange Monte Carlo
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Li3714T42P3h853448
Battery capacity1150 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours5 hours
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Palm Pre (GSM)Orange Monte Carlo
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
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
• UMA
• Wi-Fi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Palm Pre (GSM)Orange Monte Carlo
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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