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Palm Pre (GSM) vs Sharp SH530U

Side by side comparison between Palm Pre vs Sharp SH530U phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sharp SH530U X Palm Pre (GSM) 04Points
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 Sharp SH530U Compare Palm Pre X
Sharp SH530U
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1950
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sharp SH530U

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Pre (GSM)} 4 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM) vs SH530U} 21 Advantages Sharp SH530U
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)25%
Lighter		vs169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)vs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core100%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GBvs+20GB150%
More internal storage for applications and files
16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)71%
Thinner
320x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
186 PPIvs+187 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.1"vs+5"61%
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+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 HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAhvs+1950 mAh70%
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.
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
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Palm Pre (GSM)Sharp SH530U
 
ModelPre (GSM)Sharp SH530U
Other model namesPalm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle GSharp SH530U Aquos Phone Dual SIM
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		feature not registered
BrandPalmSharp
Release date10/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/20099/1/2012
Depth16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)80.85 x 146.5 millimeters (3.18 x 5.77 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Palm Pre (GSM)Sharp SH530U
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.1" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)186 PPI187 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)Sharp SH530U
System versionPalm webOS 1.0Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Palm Pre (GSM)Sharp SH530U
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6577
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530 MP1PowerVR SXG531T
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Palm Pre (GSM)Sharp SH530U
RAM memory256MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB20GB
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Palm Pre (GSM)Sharp SH530U
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS

📷 Camera

Palm Pre (GSM)Sharp SH530U
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)HD (1280x720)
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Palm Pre (GSM)Sharp SH530U
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
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)Sharp SH530U
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphonefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Palm Pre (GSM)Sharp SH530U
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)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSGPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Palm Pre (GSM)Sharp SH530U
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Palm Pre (GSM)Sharp SH530U
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1150 mAh1950 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours9 hours
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)560 hours (23.3 days)

➕ Other features

Palm Pre (GSM)Sharp SH530U
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework		• Colors: Snowy White, Cherry Red
• Touch focus
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Palm Pre (GSM)Sharp SH530U
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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