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Palm Pre (GSM) vs Otium U5

Side by side comparison between Palm Pre vs Otium U5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Otium U5 X Palm Pre (GSM) 02Points
3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Otium U5

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Pre (GSM)} 2 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM) vs U5} 25 Advantages Otium U5
+8GB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)23%
Lighter
vs166 grams (5.81 ounces)
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)vs+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)vs+8.38 millimeters (0.33 inches)102%
Thinner
320x480 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
186 PPIvs+200 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.1"vs+5.5"77%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
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) 2MPAdvantage
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+2050 mAh78%
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)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
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

15 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
TFT LCD
16 million
LED flash
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Palm Pre (GSM)Otium U5
 
ModelPre (GSM)Otium U5
Other model namesPalm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle GOtium U5 6016D, 6016E
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
China
China
BrandPalmOtium
Release date10/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/20095/1/2014
Depth16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)8.38 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)77.7 x 156.97 millimeters (3.06 x 6.18 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)166 grams (5.81 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Palm Pre (GSM)Otium U5
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.1" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)186 PPI200 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedDragontrail Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Palm Pre (GSM)Otium U5
System versionPalm webOS 1.0Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Palm Pre (GSM)Otium U5
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6582M (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530 MP1ARM Mali-400 MP2 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Palm Pre (GSM)Otium U5
RAM memory256MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB4GB (2GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Palm Pre (GSM)Otium U5
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
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 850/2100
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)Otium U5
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 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)Otium U5
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 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)Otium U5
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Palm Pre (GSM)Otium U5
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 Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSGPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Palm Pre (GSM)Otium U5
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Palm Pre (GSM)Otium U5
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB615268VU
Battery capacity1150 mAh2050 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours2 hours
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)80 hours (3.3 days)

➕ Other features

Palm Pre (GSM)Otium U5
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
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Palm Pre (GSM)Otium U5
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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