Palm Pre (GSM) vs Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)

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Side by side comparison between Palm Pre vs Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/15/2013 11:39 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:01 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos X Palm Pre (GSM) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

15Points Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589) Compare Palm Pre X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)

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6 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM)	vs	15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
+8GB51 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (158MB available)
+186 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+3G HSDPAAdvantage The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps16% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+800MHz 32bit Single-core33% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+125 grams (4.38 ounces)8% Lighter
16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)	vs	+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)36% Thinner
3.1"	vs	+3.5"13% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
QCIF (176x144)	vs	+QVGA (320x240)2 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
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAh	vs	+1650 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+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 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

15 Common items in both devices

256MB SDRAM / 256MB

TFT LCD

16 million

320x480 pixels

(back) 3.1MP

Capacitive

Multitouch

+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pre (GSM)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Other model names	Palm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G	Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos i589 CDMA
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), China, India
Brand	Palm	Samsung
Release date	10/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/2009	2/1/2012
Depth	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)	59.9 x 112.4 millimeters (2.36 x 4.43 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	125 grams (4.38 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.1" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	186 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
System version	Palm webOS 1.0	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7627T
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	256MB
Internal storage	8GB	512MB (158MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 900/1800
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS
📷 Camera
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (176x144)	QVGA (320x240)
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + 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
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP1	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1150 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	7 hours
Standby	200 hours (8.3 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
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: Black • 2GB microSD included • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Smile Shot/Panorama • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
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