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Palm Pre (GSM) vs Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)

Side by side comparison between Palm Pre vs Samsung Galaxy Core 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Core 2 X Palm Pre (GSM) 03Points
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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21Points Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS) Compare Palm Pre X
Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)

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)} 3 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM) vs Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)} 21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
+8GB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB (2GB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)2%
Lighter		vs138 grams (4.83 ounces)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs260 thousand
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core194%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)vs+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)73%
Thinner
320x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
186 PPIvs+207 PPI11%
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) 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+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)vs+VGA (720x480)13 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+2000 mAh74%
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 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
11 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LED flash
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+4 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)Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
ModelPre (GSM)Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
Other model namesPalm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle GSamsung Galaxy Core II SM-G355M/Dual-Sim
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandPalmSamsung
Release date10/13/20095/20/2014
Depth16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)68 x 130.3 millimeters (2.68 x 5.13 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Palm Pre (GSM)Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.1" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)186 PPI207 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Palm Pre (GSM)Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
System versionPalm webOS 1.0Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Palm Pre (GSM)Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
Chipset32bit: TI OMAP 343032bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Palm Pre (GSM)Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB4GB (2GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Palm Pre (GSM)Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
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)
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)Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)VGA (720x480) 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 focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Palm Pre (GSM)Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
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)Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Palm Pre (GSM)Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
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
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSGPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Palm Pre (GSM)Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Palm Pre (GSM)Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Palm Pre (GSM)Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
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
• Microsoft Office 2007 support
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• Nature UX 2.0
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Palm Pre (GSM)Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355M/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.293W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.425W/kg (head), 0.451W/kg (body)
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