Palm Pre (GSM) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)

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Side by side comparison between Palm Pre vs Samsung Galaxy J5 Metal phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/27/2019 9:35 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:01 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 Metal X Palm Pre (GSM) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

28Points Samsung Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN) Compare Palm Pre X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)

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!

1 Advantage Palm Pre (GSM)	vs	28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	159 grams (5.57 ounces)
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+2GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB	vs	+16GB (11GB available)38% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)109% Thinner
Plastic body	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
186 PPI	vs	+282 PPI52% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.1"	vs	+5.2"68% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 13MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
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
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)81 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	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1150 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh170% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

12 Common items in both devices

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

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📱 Model features
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pre (GSM)	Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
Other model names	Palm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G	Galaxy J5 2016 SM-J510MN Single-Sim, Galaxy J5-6
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Colombia, Mexico
Brand	Palm	Samsung
Release date	10/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/2009	7/29/2016
Depth	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)	72.3 x 145.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.74 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.1" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	186 PPI	282 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 J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
System version	Palm webOS 1.0	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (176x144)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
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 J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP1	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1150 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	21 hours
Standby	200 hours (8.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
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: White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Palm Pre (GSM)	Galaxy J5 Metal (SM-J510MN)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.25W/kg (head), 1.28W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered